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Great news

It would be great to see Scott Dixon in the team but sadly I don't think it will happen.

We will do really well too I think. We have some good talent and it will great to put them on centre stage

Yep. I just hope they pick the right drivers. And a tri-nations would be awesome

Can't wait to see what happens with the Hampton Downs circuit. On the news they said there could be a chance of a round there... Maybe

Is that the new circuit being built that is supposed to be a top class one?

It would be fantastic if they held a race here in NZ

Yes, can't remeber where it is though. And it would be wicked, hope they do. They can't go wrong getting something like that to visit our shores

I think it may be near Hamilton or something

Do you think they'd be able to pay Dixon enough to join the team? Or perhaps he would go there for less money to prove his true talent and maybe give himself a better shot at F1.

Hampton downs is near meremere. Faaaaaar away from anyone who might complain about traffic or noise. Also, the problem with that circuit is the plan for it atm is only 2.7 Km long. Thats too short for a premiere class like A1.

Hope Dixon drives it. He's a f*cking good driver. He would do well. Plus we have the best engineers in the world, so that helps too.

Wheres meremere exactly?

Yeah, I'm a big fan of Dixon. Pisses me off how some think he can only drive in ovals when that's only a small part of his career so far. And you are dam right about NZ engineers. Wish I was around in the 60s to see the glory days of NZ in motorsport.

Meremere is south of Auckland. About 1/4 of the way from Auckland to Hamilton. Possum Bourne grew up there, and lived there mot of his life. Pukekohe Raceway is only about 30Km away, and Ardmore airfield is even closer, although I'm not exactly sure how close. The area has an impressive motorsporting history, so its good that the circuit is going there.

Good news, the more the merier and it increases the chances of it being a really successful series thereby putting the poisoned dwarf in his place.

2.7 is about the same compared to some current F1 circuits. Barcelona, Monte Carlo, Montreal, Indianapolis, Magny-Cours, Hockenheim, Budapest, Interlagos are all between 2 and 2.8 km's.

I think you mean Miles.

Barcelona- 4.627Km
Monaco- 3.34Km
Montreal- 4.361Km
Indianapolis- 4.192Km
Magny-Cours- 4.41Km
Hockeneim- 4.573Km
Budapest- 4.381Km
Sao Paulo- 4.309Km

Source F1.com

maybe I do... Hate it when they leave of measurements Whats the point in building such a short track then if they want it to be world class?

I know. If you want to see something dumb, have a look at my 1st qualifying comments. lol.

I think the plan might be to extend it later. Pointless though, because how will they attract bit events??

exactly