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Dazza
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Apr 26, 2008 - 01:47 PM |
 
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Race day May 4th 2008 Shanghai International circuit.
The Bad news.
Firstly it will be the last race hosted in Shanghai for a variety of reasons, which include, location and bad air quality, the track is more suited to F1, minimal local interest, and of course Journalists were kept on a tight leash by the authorities, in case they said anything out of turn against the host country. This is some of the facts that DORNA the governing body have built up over the last few years, hence the decision to scrap the race here for 2009 and probably the next few years thereafter. Also the New Indy circuit in the US will feature on the 2009 along with Misano and maybe a return from South Africa.
The Good news
I will organize a bus, everyone stock up on beers food etc, hit the scalpers for a cheap ticket outside the circuit and have a bloody good day, there will be 3 World Championship races.
Costs based on last year.
Sadly we had only 8 takers last year so we hired a 10 seater, cost was 100RMB per head for day. Obviously a bigger bus = bigger bucks, Booze food etc up to you, we stopped at Alldays and basically emptied their fridge...Tickets around 200 - 300 dependant on stand.
Okay the possible list so far.
Dazza + Mrs Dazza
Walrus + Mrs Walrus
Irish Paul
Ben
Spanish Dave
Plat10
We had a great day last year and we even had our mascot, see attached picture.
Go Rossi!!!!
Dazza
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*CheerLeader*Mao
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Apr 26, 2008 - 04:33 PM |
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I know that Gorilla!!!!!
Her name is XiaoMei, watch out she's a maneater!!! |
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p1atl10
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Apr 27, 2008 - 09:40 AM |
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Dazza!
Crap!
Heading to Thailand today.....won't be back until next Monday.
Will have to give it a pass.
Touch choice.....but a week of golf, warm clean air, massages, and Thai food won... |
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Dazza
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Apr 27, 2008 - 02:17 PM |
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Oh Damn, no worries mate, Id rather be in your shoes though  |
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skyline5k
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Apr 28, 2008 - 09:51 AM |
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Got the mother in law coming in that day, so might NEED to use this as an excuse to escape. Will let you know later this week. |
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Arcx00
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Apr 28, 2008 - 02:51 PM |
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Hey does anyone have a schedule of events for this year?
Where can i find info about the shuttle.. i've looked around the forum, and only found dated threads.
BTW - might have 3 people including myself for the booze bus, gotta ask my pals
also anyone interested in doing track days sometime in june through bg-performance? |
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sinned69
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Apr 28, 2008 - 03:13 PM |
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also heard that the supporting races have been scraped... which has upset many of the local and international teams, who have already undertaken all the necessary logistics to get bikes, parts, teams ete here... this is not to be confused with the MotoGP main event... i am referring to the supporting races... still just another f(*&^%(*^%p by the hosts! |
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Dazza
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Apr 28, 2008 - 04:51 PM |
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Ok Skyline let us know
Ones that are confirmed
Me & Mrs Dazza
Irish Paul
Ben
Spanish Dave
Walrus?
@arcx00 http://www.icsh.sh.cn/english/node/shopping_motogp.htm this is last years info on stands prices etc not surprised that this has not been updated as yet.
For info on times races and schedules visit motogp.com |
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Humac
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Apr 29, 2008 - 07:23 PM |
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Sorry for the late notice but have two friends arriving this weekend from the UK. I've managed to get them tickets for the GP but they'd be keen on your bus to get them there and back from the city centre. They don't want to get lost on their first weekend in China! Can you give me details of the bus times and pickup and drop-off points? If we can work something out then I also have a spare ticket which they can bring along for someone. |
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thewalrus
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Apr 29, 2008 - 07:28 PM |
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Dazza, you wont believe it but i have to be in BLOODY BEIJING this weekend. Phark me with a feather!
Call you later dude.... |
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bougie
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Apr 29, 2008 - 10:14 PM |
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HAHA ...
Dazza .. keep me on deck just in case .. will get back at you soon .. |
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bougie
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Apr 29, 2008 - 10:15 PM |
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My wife says i can go .. the drugs have kicked in .. HAHA |
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Rachelfriend
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Apr 29, 2008 - 10:55 PM |
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2 ranking race days ahead of the formal competition day. And normally the first ranking race day with so few people even you can count how many people in the Circuit. From the former experience, the Moto GP isn't so interesting as other sports events. And even there's a time you can got autograph but the queue is sooooooo long. When it's your turn and you will find the safe guard started to dismiss all of you. |
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EnnesX
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Apr 30, 2008 - 12:45 PM |
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Just days before the race I am without a ticket. I watched the Formula 1 race from Grandstand B, which offered good views of of hard braking into the first combination of corners but little else.
So unlike F1 where I was all set weeks before the event, I am scrambling to get myself together. What can I expect to buy scalped tickets at? Can someone give me ballpark prices on Grandstand B and Grandstand A (high)? Or alternatively, how much should I pay for a scalped ticket compared to a real one? Also does anyone have any tips on how to safely buy these tickets on-site? Is it reasonable for me to enter with the ticket before paying the scalper? How does this all go down?
Bahh -- help me! |
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Dazza
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Apr 30, 2008 - 01:50 PM |
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Walrus thats a shame mate, are you heading to the music festival there? Bougie are you in Shanghai at present?
Ennesx B stand face value is 380 should be able to get that from a scalper for around 200-250 or even cheaper depending on your bargaining skills..
Update on bus a friend of mine has a 7 seater, so we may use that, however it will be a non smoker etc etc just really want to get to the circuit and have a good day..
Other than that we got quoted 600 for a 10 seater for 8 hours hire + 50 per hour after that.
Humac If you already have tickets they have a free shuttle bus service from various locations around the city, one of the terminals is at Shanghai Stadium I think, there is an old thread about times etc somewhere, they will take you to and from the circuit. |
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Dazza
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Apr 30, 2008 - 01:52 PM |
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| 2 ranking race days ahead of the formal competition day. And normally the first ranking race day with so few people even you can count how many people in the Circuit. From the former experience, the Moto GP isn't so interesting as other sports events. And even there's a time you can got autograph but the queue is sooooooo long. When it's your turn and you will find the safe guard started to dismiss all of you. |
I know and its a shame really, I personally think it is getting bigger than F1, go to any other circuit in the world Spain especially and there will be 120,000 in attendance. |
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EnnesX
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Apr 30, 2008 - 04:55 PM |
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I just got two tickets through a SHanghai ticket agency for 300 a piece. I think we will go by taxi and return by the provided busses. Anyway, thanks for the help guys I hope everyone has a good time. |
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Dazza
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Apr 30, 2008 - 05:02 PM |
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^ Taxi will cost approx 160 from the city centre, enjoy the race! |
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thewalrus
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Apr 30, 2008 - 05:39 PM |
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| Walrus thats a shame mate, are you heading to the music festival there? Bougie are you in Shanghai at present? |
I did score some a pass to tour the Olympic Birds nest and water cube which I am stoked about.... guanxi guanxi guanxi! |
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Dazza
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Apr 30, 2008 - 06:10 PM |
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^ Nice one! Went past them all on my last trip there. |
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deepdiz
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Apr 30, 2008 - 10:59 PM |
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Hey Dazza, where and what time does the bus leave to go to the circuit. i'm coming down from Qingdao saturday morning. |
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Dazza
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Apr 30, 2008 - 11:31 PM |
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Have to hire now as my mate has to work Sunday, I need definate numbers for tomorrow, as we will either hire a 10 or 7 seater. Haven't decided yet where the pick up points will be, but will head to the circuit around 9.am. |
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bougie
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Apr 30, 2008 - 11:37 PM |
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I don't remember the wife saying i could go .. alcohol ... |
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bougie
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Apr 30, 2008 - 11:41 PM |
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Bougie are you in Shanghai at present?
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No, but i believe I am still allowqed to travel. Will try to pm u in the next day or so. I honestly got a green light from the wife .. i think .. but i was rather intoxicated so i could be dreaming. I also need to travel to Chongqing from wuhan on monday |
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Dazza
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Apr 30, 2008 - 11:47 PM |
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^Righty Ho. |
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