Singapore racing track being built.

[5thRider]

Originally posted by JawsJaws@January 08, 2007 10:44 pm

overtake one rider at turn 6 n clear turn7

within 7 seconds

can u pls share wat ur classic setup so that we can learn a bit from u

classic=chassis?

 

Not sure... Standard Shox, base setup by BIKELAB, set everything else by feel together with "Shock-man"... but I'll still prefer after market stuff, front and back. Since they started spannering for me in 2005, I've always sort their advice at the races. Pay them a visit if you want to know if the bike's "riding" well. You can't learn much about bikes from me. I'm just a rider, and that means my job is just to complain to the TECHS.

[rhema83]

Sorry 5thRider, from your signature I suppose you have uploaded the video? I can't seem to find it.

[5thRider]

Nope. a friend did it for me but cant reduce the vid size enough without compromising the quality. No clear laps also... Next time prehaps. Apologies, last time I

[JawsJaws]

Originally posted by 5thRider@January 09, 2007 02:09 am

classic=chassis?

 

Not sure... Standard Shox, base setup by BIKELAB, set everything else by feel together with "Shock-man"... but I'll still prefer after market stuff, front and back. Since they started spannering for me in 2005, I've always sort their advice at the races. Pay them a visit if you want to know if the bike's "riding" well. You can't learn much about bikes from me. I'm just a rider, and that means my job is just to complain to the TECHS.

cool man

[DeusExMachina]

Originally posted by 5thRider@January 09, 2007 02:09 am

classic=chassis?

 

Not sure... Standard Shox, base setup by BIKELAB, set everything else by feel together with "Shock-man"... but I'll still prefer after market stuff, front and back. Since they started spannering for me in 2005, I've always sort their advice at the races. Pay them a visit if you want to know if the bike's "riding" well. You can't learn much about bikes from me. I'm just a rider, and that means my job is just to complain to the TECHS.

 

Nice transition from 6 to 7. How do you break in time for 8? I damned near washed my front out a few times there entering hot, then trailbraking into 8. The uphill right hander puts a lot of weight on the front end, so have to be neutral or on the gas thru 8.

[JawsJaws]

something interesting here

http://sg.news.yahoo.com/070112/5/singapore252081.html

[Tortise]

Originally posted by JawsJaws@January 13, 2007 01:40 am

something interesting here

http://sg.news.yahoo.com/070112/5/singapore252081.html

Further confirmation that there will be no permanent track in Singapore.

[lshiro]

Originally posted by kojak@December 31, 2006 06:02 am

too bad old man lky not riding bike, if not sure allow one! heee

Go read his memoir.

 

He was a rider in the past lor. Mai siao siao hor... haha

[jeffchua]

Another news came in again. Let's cross our fingers and wait for more news. Just for everyone to read.

 

Singapore considers permanent race track in Changi

By Ian de Cotta, TODAY | Posted: 02 April 2007 1411 hrs

First, it was Formula 1, a glamorous annual event to ratchet up Singapore's image as a cosmopolitan tourist puller and put the Republic's skyline on hundreds of millions of television screens worldwide.

 

Now, that once-a-year race through city streets could be given a turbo-charged boost — adding to the lucrative dollars that the motor-racing industry generates — with a plan to build a permanent race track to feature races throughout the year.

 

The benefits to Singapore's fledgling motor industry would be enormous, sources told TODAY. In Britain, the heart of Europe's motor-racing community, the industry is worth £3 billion ($9 billion) a year, employing over 38,000 people across 4,000 companies. Singapore's automotive spare parts industry generates $800 million in annual sales, servicing both local and regional needs. Motor sports also provide invaluable technology spin-offs to the automotive industry.

 

According to sources, the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports (MCYS) is considering building the permanent track facility off the East Coast Parkway, near the Changi Naval Base, which could cost between US$150 million and US$200 million ($228 million and $304 million).

 

The circuit, an FIA Grade 2 track stretching between 3.5km and 4km, will be capable of hosting major motorsports events, except for F1 races, which need Grade 1 circuits.

 

Singapore Sports Council chief executive officer Oon Jin Teik feels it is critical that Singapore takes advantage of the momentum, when it wins the rights to host an F1 race in Singapore. "A permanent track is ideal because we can't possibly close our streets regularly. It is just not viable," he told TODAY.

 

Even as F1 enthusiasts are enthusing over seeing the likes of world champion Fernando Alonso of McLaren-Mercedes and Kimi Raikkonen of Ferrari in action, fans of two-wheelers will be keen to watch MotoGP champion Niki Hayden do battle with five-time world champ Valentino Rossi. Then there's the World Superbikes series, A1 Grand Prix, the American Champ cars and the World Touring Car championships, which could turn Singapore into a hub of motor-racing activity.

 

Local sports car owners, who head to Sepang in Malaysia regularly for a spin, are looking forward to using a track in Singapore. "At least 50 car owners will want to rent the track every weekend," said Mr Arjunan Kulasegaram of Stuttgart Auto, who organises trips for Porshe owners.

 

It is believed MCYS is looking at the business model of the Sports Hub, where investors will be invited to bid to build and maintain the facility. Among those who are interested is Australian Ron Dickson, whose company D3 has built several street and permanent tracks, notably the Surfers Paradise Track in Gold Coast Australia and Mexico City.

 

The Australian, who is in Singapore to deliver a talk on racing circuits at the Grand Prix for Marketeers forum at Pan Pacific Hotel (April 3-4), has said that he has had discussions with the MCYS and other government departments and is currently doing a feasibility study on the project.

 

"Not only is it going to be a top-notch circuit, it will also have space for entertainment for the public and for corporate events," he said. - TODAY/sh

[L.I.B]

Let us pray again den...

[jeffchua]

Originally posted by Mr_LIB@April 21, 2007 09:09 am

Let us pray again den...

[ambasnakeman]

yup....changi still within singapore....good

[jeffchua]

Originally posted by ambasnakeman@April 21, 2007 09:39 am

yup....changi still within singapore....good

Hopefully it will be a success this time. Cant they just fullfill our wish.... haiz.... :weep:

[diablo_gixxer]

but its 4 real eh? 1st was tuas now changi

[-tRuSt-]

Originally posted by jeffchua@April 21, 2007 10:52 am

Hopefully it will be a success this time. Cant they just fullfill our wish.... haiz.... :weep:

yeah...fulfil our wish man!!! track track!!!

[Danesious]

When it is finally built, we will have the headache of fighting with the car owners every weekend to booked the track for use. Zzzz..

[spiderman]

i think we can only afford week days where the fee is cheaper

haha

[R46]

let us just hope the track will become a reality.

[jeffchua]

At least we will still have the choice to choose to go to Pasir Gudang, Sepang or if don't wish to travel, can stay in SGP. If it is too exp, can still fall back to PG or Sepang. Still a win-win situation. At least we will still be able to watch races.

[Sub Zero]

Originally posted by spiderman@April 22, 2007 12:04 am

i think we can only afford week days where the fee is cheaper

haha

Spoken like a true biker!!

 

You stole the words from my mouth bro!!

[Luciferwayne]

Originally posted by Sub Zero@April 22, 2007 02:57 pm

Spoken like a true biker!!

 

You stole the words from my mouth bro!!

u got mouth meh?

[GrimReaper]

anyone wanna be a changi racer? hehhehehehe SSS (Singapore Super Sports)

[number17]

racetrack wun be built.

 

1) - cost

2) - read the posts...people not keen..even if want must be cheap, back to point no. 1, then back to point no. 2

 

[hirman88]

hope it will .... but big ? ...if not kallang car park also good enough.......

[spiderman]

Originally posted by number17@April 22, 2007 09:31 pm

racetrack wun be built.

 

1) - cost

2) - read the posts...people not keen..even if want must be cheap, back to point no. 1, then back to point no. 2

 

tot its in the papers already?