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FNM

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Grand PRIX
« on: February 11, 2011, 05:44:32 PM »
Does anyone care if we have it any more?
Me  :nope
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Offline Fruity Morgan

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Re: Grand PRIX
« Reply #1 on: February 11, 2011, 06:47:36 PM »
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Re: Grand PRIX
« Reply #2 on: February 11, 2011, 07:48:28 PM »
Would love to see it GAWN

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Re: Grand PRIX
« Reply #3 on: February 11, 2011, 08:23:09 PM »
all it does is push the price of accommodation up for the opening round of the footy
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Re: Grand PRIX
« Reply #4 on: February 11, 2011, 09:04:33 PM »
Could not care less. The novelty has worn off.
This is what happens when the Melbourne Sydney, Melbourne Adelaide rivalry has run its race.
We end up with a white elephant that costs the taxpayer.
Bring on 2015.
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Re: Grand PRIX
« Reply #5 on: February 14, 2011, 12:37:24 AM »
I think we should keep it, but if Bernie keeps putting up the annual fee it makes it pretty hard to make a case for
Shame as it's one of the biggest international sporting events in the country and there are plenty of countries lining up to take our spot, clearly that's for a reason
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Re: Grand PRIX
« Reply #6 on: February 14, 2011, 10:01:57 PM »
i don't like the sport  and do believe we are over it as a state, but this whole it cost taxpayers is one big croc.

What they don't tell you is how much benefit the hotels, restaurants, transport, get for that whole week not to mention all the marketing Melbourne, Australia get

Its not a complete loss and i would think if anything we break even in the overall scheme of things.



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Re: Grand PRIX
« Reply #7 on: February 15, 2011, 10:22:37 AM »
Night Race, Sydney 2015-
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Re: Grand PRIX
« Reply #8 on: February 15, 2011, 01:13:48 PM »
Maybe to boost appeal, for the celeb race this year they should show Warney driving Liz's turd-cutter.
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Re: Grand PRIX
« Reply #9 on: February 15, 2011, 01:31:03 PM »
Quote from: Dubstep Dookie on February 15, 2011, 01:13:48 PM
Maybe to boost appeal, for the celeb race this year they should show Warney driving Liz's turd-cutter.

Renee Geyer could provide some light entertainment  ;D
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Re: Grand PRIX
« Reply #10 on: February 15, 2011, 06:26:14 PM »
Should be run on the old Indy circuit at the Gold Coast on a Sunday night to please the Europeans.

Would be some spectacle that, right up there with Monaco, Singapore, Dubai, Abu Dhabi etc
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Re: Grand PRIX
« Reply #11 on: February 15, 2011, 07:22:35 PM »
The F1 Grand Prix should undoubtedly be kept as long as it continues to bring international exposure to Melbourne, which is vital to our tourism industry. Would be happy to see it moved to Phillip Island though, just so long as we don't lose it!
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Re: Grand PRIX
« Reply #12 on: February 15, 2011, 07:24:15 PM »
Quote from: CUB on February 15, 2011, 01:31:03 PM
Quote from: Dubstep Dookie on February 15, 2011, 01:13:48 PM
Maybe to boost appeal, for the celeb race this year they should show Warney driving Liz's turd-cutter.

Renee Geyer could provide some light entertainment  ;D

I loyke it! :lol
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Re: Grand PRIX
« Reply #13 on: February 15, 2011, 07:24:41 PM »
Quote from: dizza on February 15, 2011, 07:22:35 PM
The F1 Grand Prix should undoubtedly be kept as long as it continues to bring international exposure to Melbourne, which is vital to our tourism industry. Would be happy to see it moved to Phillip Island though, just so long as we don't lose it!
I don't care much for it, but you have to replace it with something I guess.
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Re: Grand PRIX
« Reply #14 on: February 16, 2011, 09:47:49 AM »
Quote from: gerkin greg on February 15, 2011, 10:22:37 AM
Night Race, Sydney 2015-
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What do you mean Gerks?? It's already happening. I saw it first hand the other night on the Great Western Highway. I think The Rexy took the Chocolates but the GTR was starting to catch up once his supercharger kicked in.
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