Govt calls for proposals to build permanent race track in Changi

[NoLogicOne]

Er....straights on track as runway, maybe not long enough. But runways for use as front straights, that works

 

If they could include a special event for Runway Cycling, kekeke. Okay, horsepower not considered as exercising, alright.... lol.

[NoLogicOne]

According to the news article, its a yes. But I think they

wrongly mentioned that the Motogp race got 500cc.

 

Well, not only the local news.....I remembered last year some news also mentioned MotoGP Premier class as 500cc. They forgot to update themselves that the 2 stroke 500cc era became 4 stroke 990cc and this year is 800cc.

 

To be fair, I dun keep track F1 changes the car from whatever V to whatever V over the years anyways I just watch and am happy that Alonso got his ass kicked.

 

It happens, but at least I dun talk trash about 4 wheels.

[william_liu]

Let's just hope that the private sector companies are interested... otherwise it will be another NATO - No Action Talk Only

[shaunz]

will there be ERP gantries in the track?

[hockie69]

will there be ERP gantries in the track?

 

ya..the track fee will be so high that ERP are deed cheap.

[GrimReaper]

I am guessing even if they built the track here, more people will go to legudang seca. Cos i am guessing $80 - $100 per hour in Le Changi Speeeway.

[NoLogicOne]

Grim, you managed to find 1000 bikers to share this track?

[ambasnakeman]

they just mentioned this article in the news today

[GrimReaper]

Grim, you managed to find 1000 bikers to share this track?

 

I got 1 out of the 1000 so i am half way there.

[GrimReaper]

I will wait for this to be built and see what races they offer, then i can buy the bike accordingly.

[ambasnakeman]

SINGAPORE: Singapore is planning to build a permanent race track soon, but given the small land area, it would be very compact.

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However, a racing driver Channel NewsAsia spoke to claims that is not a problem as the track could still provide exciting racing.

 

Formula One will roar into town, come September 2008. But Singapore is not stopping there.

 

It wants other races, like the A1, to also be part of the sporting calendar.

 

So a permanent track on a 20—hectare site in Changi is being proposed to cater to all motor sport fans.

 

It will be a 2.8km, Grade 2 track — just about half of other Grade 2 tracks around the world.

 

But according to British Touring Car champ Colin Turkington, this wouldn’t be a road block to great racing.

 

"We have tracks like this in Britain and probably one of the best known is Brands Hatch that we race on quite regularly and this is only 1.2 miles long," said Turkington, who is on a short stopover in Singapore before heading to the Macau Grand Prix next week.

 

"Brands Hatch provides some of the best racing. It is small — it only has 4 or 5 corners — but it makes the racing very, very close and nobody gets away. There is always a very tight pack and this provides some of the most spectacular racing," he added.

 

The 25—year—old Irishman said he would like to come and race at the new Singapore track, which would be able to host Touring car races.

 

Turkington also said that based on his experience, a F1 night race could see cars running faster due to the cooler temperatures.

 

Race drivers aside, car show promoters too could benefit from the new facility.

 

Simon Foo, the organiser of car show Super Import Nights 2007, said that he has received requests from exhibitors to hold the show with a track so that visitors can have car test runs.

 

Eight American Asian models have been brought in from the US for the first time as part of the Super Imports Night show.

 

The girls will be sharing the limelight with more than 200 cars at the Singapore Expo from 8 November—11 November.

 

Among the cars on display will be the Porsche GT3 RS which is worth a cool $600,000.

 

The car is making a debut in Singapore. — CNA/ir

[kennethy]

looking forward to the completion of the track!

[NoLogicOne]

I got 1 out of the 1000 so i am half way there.

 

I will wait for this to be built and see what races they offer, then i can buy the bike accordingly.

 

1/1000 is halfway there?

 

Aiyah, by then, just make your R6 a dedicated trackbike, and shop for a Sports Tourer for the road. Big track small track, there's always the 250cc 2 strokers killing the bigger bikes. I strongly believed it's the rider.

 

A dedicated trackbike is a catalyst for improvements. You need not worry your boss threaten to sack you because you have no bike to go work.

 

[rhema83]

Good good. Tuas track, now Changi track. We should be having good times "soon"... Crossing my fingers...

[fruitcakepablohoney]

The tendering excercise is not even on yet.

[Lass]

The tendering excercise is not even on yet.

 

think it's gonna take a while

[skiddie_67]

once, there was a discovery channel programme about mrt system of singapore.

 

they praised singapore, as master planners.

 

for all u know, track can act as a runway.

 

but i like the concept, like philip island....track by the coast. no seagulls though.....which also means no air raid

 

bro sekali kena flocked by crows... or worse(touch wood) tsunami!!!!

But nevertheless we will all, "Heads down and bums Up!! Gun The Throttle!"

[fruitcakepablohoney]

think it's gonna take a while

 

Now is only submitting their proposals only.

[ambasnakeman]

4 yrs its what "THEY" said

[Raptor]

4 yrs its what "THEY" said

 

That is what I was afraid of.

[jeffchua]

Think we need to wait for more news, wait for everything to be confirmed. Maybe we should wait till the work start then we can confirm tat we will be having a track...

[rhema83]

Agreed. Until groundbreaking, nothing looks confirmed to me. Meanwhile I guess we'll patronise Tuas Circuit and PG.

[Non Stop Racing]

2011...........should we anticipate euro 2008 and world cup 2010 first then think bout 2011 track ? heh

[ambasnakeman]

dun forget the Miss World and Universe contests yearly

[SparkerS1]

long way to go, more young racers will be born