Singapore racing track being built.

[Guest KISS]

I've read in ST today that plans to build a racing track in Singapore is making progress.

However, more details are available in The Business Times.

[Guest KISS]

More info.

The track is being built in Tuas at a cost of US$ 15 million.

[SpeedlimiT]

did the papers mention whether it'll be a dirt track or a normal road track...cos i think the maintainance of a dirt will be less costly..

[suzuki13]

Originally posted by KISS@Mar 9 2005, 07:47 AM

I've read in ST today that plans to build a racing track in Singapore is making progress.

However, more details are available in The Business Times.

car use track for parking:sleep:

[Baby_yoshi78]

Originally posted by KISS@Mar 9 2005, 07:47 AM

I've read in ST today that plans to build a racing track in Singapore is making progress.

However, more details are available in The Business Times.

Built will be nice, but i think will be very $$$, i think i wont support sg track

[mahuberani]

If s'pore built race track , must put erp gantry. Pay by lap. Once pass the gantry deduct from cashcard. 1 lap, $2. sure make money one.

[Guest thrash2limit]

F lah

ten years ago , had been hearing already

[Arcfire]

Tink they'll complete the casino even faster than the track....if the track is even being built in the 1st place.......

 

Costs wise, dun tink it'll be cheap...... but it'll be great if there is really a track in sg, no need to travel to pg..... but i heard that pg is closing down....issit true?

[Maryjane]

Originally posted by mahuberani@Mar 9 2005, 09:16 AM

If s'pore built race track , must put erp gantry. Pay by lap. Once pass the gantry deduct from cashcard. 1 lap, $2. sure make money one.

i think ure right.... sigh .. but if they really make it reasonable pricing.. i tink a lot of peeps will go there yah... high price elasticity..

[akapovic1]

Originally posted by KISS@Mar 9 2005, 07:50 AM

More info.

The track is being built in Tuas at a cost of US$ 15 million.

Yup,heard about that too,frm a cabbyhe told me he came to knw it nearly 10 years back..

[sibingai]

maybe dirt track.refer to THE new paper on 6/3/2005 something bout dirt track and illegal vice den.

[Raptor]

Trust me... if Singapore ever builds a tarmac race track... it won't be one to rival Pasir Gudang.

 

You can bet it will be one of a world class standard to rival or even beat Sepang.

 

Hello... we talking tourists dollars here. And they probably have seen what PG is doing and know that the track can still earn money during the offpeak seasons.

 

Trust our gahment... if it cannot earn money... they will never build it.

No money, no talk.

[mahuberani]

Originally posted by Raptor@Mar 9 2005, 02:22 PM

Trust me... if Singapore ever builds a tarmac race track... it won't be one to rival Pasir Gudang.

 

You can bet it will be one of a world class standard to rival or even beat Sepang.

 

Hello... we talking tourists dollars here. And they probably have seen what PG is doing and know that the track can still earn money during the offpeak seasons.

 

Trust our gahment... if it cannot earn money... they will never build it.

No money, no talk.

Erp gantry at track is the way to go....TP standy by to clock speeding at track also have...Muahahaha...Money!! Money!! Money!!!

[Raptor]

Originally posted by mahuberani@Mar 9 2005, 02:33 PM

Erp gantry at track is the way to go....TP standy by to clock speeding at track also have...Muahahaha...Money!! Money!! Money!!!

[shoei]

Originally posted by Raptor@Mar 9 2005, 02:22 PM

Trust me... if Singapore ever builds a tarmac race track... it won't be one to rival Pasir Gudang.

 

You can bet it will be one of a world class standard to rival or even beat Sepang.

 

Hello... we talking tourists dollars here. And they probably have seen what PG is doing and know that the track can still earn money during the offpeak seasons.

 

Trust our gahment... if it cannot earn money... they will never build it.

No money, no talk.

i totally agree with u.if it can't make money and bring up singapore econmoy singapore's gov will not do it.

 

but once its done, its gonna be world class.just like our airport and sea ports.

[Sankar73]

Originally posted by shoei@Mar 9 2005, 03:01 PM

i totally agree with u.if it can't make money and bring up singapore econmoy singapore's gov will not do it.

 

but once its done, its gonna be world class.just like our airport and sea ports.

Don't forget .... our upcoming Casino too....

[shoei]

yeah who knows motoGP 2006 would be in singapore!!!!

[roger]

Originally posted by shoei@Mar 9 2005, 03:15 PM

yeah who knows motoGP 2006 would be in singapore!!!!

make it motorgp 2066

[Baby_yoshi78]

Originally posted by mahuberani@Mar 9 2005, 02:33 PM

Erp gantry at track is the way to go....TP standy by to clock speeding at track also have...Muahahaha...Money!! Money!! Money!!!

I think TP not clock u speeding, but ROV standby there, might as well built Inspection centre inside!

[oranje]

here's the report for the skeptics out there

 

http://business-times.asia1.com.sg/sub/new...,147993,00.html?

[Raptor]

Originally posted by oranje@Mar 9 2005, 07:03 PM

here's the report for the skeptics out there

 

http://business-times.asia1.com.sg/sub/new...,147993,00.html?

Thanks.

 

And I am sure our party pooping ROVs and TPs will station themselves outside the entrance gate to catch those with illegally modified bikes or cars.

 

They will be so happy... no need to go hunting and risking their lives and limbs trying to chase and catch, the victims will come to them.

[Arcfire]

Well..the report does not mention a single word that might infer that bikes will be allowed in the track....

[Guest KISS]

Motor racing makes comeback with Tuas track

 

By SAMUEL EE

 

(SINGAPORE) Car racing will return to Singapore. Work on a permanent track costing at least US$15 million starts soon at Tuas, confirming an earlier BT report.

 

 

A site of more than 50 acres near Asia Pacific Breweries on Jalan Ahmad Ibrahim will house a race track and various leisure-related buildings. The 20-year lease for the JTC land is estimated at between $10 million and $15 million.

 

Funding for the project is said to come from Singapore Agro Agricultural (SAA), one of Turf City's main shareholders. When contacted, SAA said it has no comment for now. And JTC called the project 'confidential'.

 

But a source said infrastructure at the site will include buildings for cafes, restaurants and even a shopping centre to make the project commercially viable.

 

'It will be a destination for the whole family,' he said. 'While dad is watching the race, mum and the kids can entertain themselves or go shopping.'

 

A country club is also on the cards, where members will enjoy leisure facilities and other club privileges.

 

The track is said to be about 3km long - slightly shorter than the Pasir Gudang track in Johor. The circuit will be FIA-sanctioned but it won't be for Formula One races - partly because of the astronomical hosting fees required.

 

 

 

FIA is the world governing body for motor sports and organises other events such the World Touring Car and GT championships.

 

'We are not targeting F1 but we will still have races that will bring in spectator crowds,' said the source. 'The touring car championship will have entrants who drive cars like the Alfa Romeo 156, BMW 3 Series, and even the Chevrolet Optra - cars you and I can associate with.'

 

There will also be weekend races and track days - something that should excite local motor sports enthusiasts who have been lobbying the authorities for a circuit. Until now, these recreational racers have only had car park rallies, like those organised by the Singapore Motor Sports Association. But permits for these have not been issued since late 2003.

 

The source said construction of the Tuas track is expected to begin in a few months once regulatory approvals are given.

 

The land earmarked for the circuit is said to have been put on the market early last year. It is zoned for motor racing activities and SAA tendered for it late last year.

 

Singapore is considering motor sports as a way to boost tourism, and races here could also be marketed as part of a regional series involving other Asean countries. The last time there was any organised racing locally was in the 1970s. But the Singapore Grand Prix was dropped because of the Opec oil embargo.

[Guest KISS]

Whether or not bikes will be allowed depends on the management. But I'm sure they will have track days like the one held in PG.

There will be also a lot of private bookings.

 

But until the track is completed, these are just plans. You have to see it to believe it.

 

Many years ago, I was excited when plans are made to build a race track in Bedok South, near the army camp.

 

But would you go to a track in Singapore with a heavily modified bike? No prizes for guessing who will be waiting near the entrance.

[Guest deganduss]

We just keep waiting long long ah!

I've heard tis talk for the past 20yrs++

& don't even 12 think about it.