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Discussion in 'Other Racing' started by 2000YELLOW360, Jul 13, 2009.

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  1. 2000YELLOW360

    2000YELLOW360 F1 World Champ

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    #1 2000YELLOW360, Jul 13, 2009
    Looks like the entries are down to 17 for the balance of the year. http://roadracingworld.com/news/

    I don't think that's enough to make sure that the series survives. It's much too costly now, over 5M per year per bike, not including drivers money.

    Art
     
  2. Daytonafan

    Daytonafan F1 Rookie

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    #2 Daytonafan, Jul 13, 2009
    Worryingly you may be right, although it still has massive popularity with spectators.
     
  3. beast

    beast F1 World Champ

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    #3 beast, Jul 13, 2009
    There would have been that many entries this season if Melandri had not had the privateer Kawasaki ride for this season develop.
     
  4. ferraripete

    ferraripete F1 World Champ

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    #4 ferraripete, Jul 13, 2009
    this has been a concern for several years but now i think it is more of a reality. art, several years ago you and i predicted these dire straits for the economy and were pounded for it. clearly a case of an instance we would have rather been wrong. it looks bad for wawhat is the best form of racing in the world!

    i hope motogp survives!!

    best,

    pcb
     
  5. beast

    beast F1 World Champ

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    #5 beast, Jul 19, 2009
  6. Axecent

    Axecent Formula 3

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    #6 Axecent, Jul 19, 2009

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