Thai GP track

ayearinmx wrote:

Kraitos, the promoter has been awesome to me... taking me to the track, showing me around BK and like you said MMCMX, he's done soooo much...

Kraitos, the promoter has been awesome to me... taking me to the track, showing me around BK and like you said MMCMX, he's done soooo much promoting in different media avenues, i hope the event can match his efforts - one example was a little 50cc track in the centre on Bangkok itself

the track still requires some work, but greg atkins is now on-site and will be until the race probably so he won't rest until it looks the part

also, some good news in that there won't be any green-netting at this round!

Jefro98 wrote:

So happy the green fencing is gone.
Just hope to promoter of Valkenswaard decided to not use that stuff also.

Derpin' DJ wrote:

I haven't read anything about any Aussies racing this weekend. Thats a shame

ayearinmx wrote:

Kraitos, the promoter has been awesome to me... taking me to the track, showing me around BK and like you said MMCMX, he's done soooo much...

Kraitos, the promoter has been awesome to me... taking me to the track, showing me around BK and like you said MMCMX, he's done soooo much promoting in different media avenues, i hope the event can match his efforts - one example was a little 50cc track in the centre on Bangkok itself

the track still requires some work, but greg atkins is now on-site and will be until the race probably so he won't rest until it looks the part

also, some good news in that there won't be any green-netting at this round!

burnside wrote:

There must be more motorcycle, well, scooter riders in Thailand than any other country on the circuit... I hope that translates to curious moto fans. haha...

There must be more motorcycle, well, scooter riders in Thailand than any other country on the circuit... I hope that translates to curious moto fans. haha. Also hope the entry fee is affordable for the locals.

ayearinmx wrote:

Kraitos, the promoter has been awesome to me... taking me to the track, showing me around BK and like you said MMCMX, he's done soooo much...

Kraitos, the promoter has been awesome to me... taking me to the track, showing me around BK and like you said MMCMX, he's done soooo much promoting in different media avenues, i hope the event can match his efforts - one example was a little 50cc track in the centre on Bangkok itself

the track still requires some work, but greg atkins is now on-site and will be until the race probably so he won't rest until it looks the part

also, some good news in that there won't be any green-netting at this round!

burnside wrote:

There must be more motorcycle, well, scooter riders in Thailand than any other country on the circuit... I hope that translates to curious moto fans. haha...

There must be more motorcycle, well, scooter riders in Thailand than any other country on the circuit... I hope that translates to curious moto fans. haha. Also hope the entry fee is affordable for the locals.

wow123 wrote:

Quite a sizable mx scene in thailand, they race their scooters, modified. About the same price as concert tickets for touring artists, not cheap not too...

Quite a sizable mx scene in thailand, they race their scooters, modified.

About the same price as concert tickets for touring artists, not cheap not too expensive.

I spoke to a local shop owner, some 100kms from the track, who had some mx bikes, he didnt know anything was happening.

Seen a bit of stuff on local tv but i dont watch much, so who knows

Certainly will have more spectators than Quatar,

kardy wrote:

It's like a supercross track built in a field. It'll be too one-lined. It's too narrow. It's too wide. Riders won't be able to separate themselves...

It's like a supercross track built in a field. It'll be too one-lined. It's too narrow. It's too wide. Riders won't be able to separate themselves because it's too easy. It'll make for great racing. It won't make for great racing. The soil is too hard. The soil is too soft. Euros suck. Herlings can ride hard pack too, you just watch! I can't believe how Luongo sucked the life out of that series. The new format sucks. The new format RULES.

That should cover it.

Mr. Info wrote:

Kinda funny how MX Sports is starting to look like Youth Stream with the tracks they are starting to go to. Just my opinion. Like Utah...

Kinda funny how MX Sports is starting to look like Youth Stream with the tracks they are starting to go to. Just my opinion. Like Utah and Elsinore. Whats next Daytona as a dual round of MX and SX. Is this how we want our outdoors to become? I don't

Mr. Info wrote:

Kinda funny how MX Sports is starting to look like Youth Stream with the tracks they are starting to go to. Just my opinion. Like Utah...

Kinda funny how MX Sports is starting to look like Youth Stream with the tracks they are starting to go to. Just my opinion. Like Utah and Elsinore. Whats next Daytona as a dual round of MX and SX. Is this how we want our outdoors to become? I don't

Toste wrote:

For better or worse, I think the days of tracks in the hills and trees are numbered. If you think about it, they aren't very practical...

For better or worse, I think the days of tracks in the hills and trees are numbered. If you think about it, they aren't very practical for anyone involved.

Personally, I think tracks like Washougal are terrible. Small spectator areas with bad sight lines, no amenities, limited area for track re-designs. Getting in and out of there is no picnic either. Worst of all, they are kind of locked in to what they have to work with there. I'll take venues like Utah or Elsinore over that all day long. Even if they suck at first, at least they have some potential to make improvements.

Jamie_Munro wrote:

Back on topic, the track is looking typically well prepared and will be backed up with a typically professional feel come race weekend. This will be...

Back on topic, the track is looking typically well prepared and will be backed up with a typically professional feel come race weekend. This will be good to see.

Toste wrote:

For better or worse, I think the days of tracks in the hills and trees are numbered. If you think about it, they aren't very practical...

For better or worse, I think the days of tracks in the hills and trees are numbered. If you think about it, they aren't very practical for anyone involved.

Personally, I think tracks like Washougal are terrible. Small spectator areas with bad sight lines, no amenities, limited area for track re-designs. Getting in and out of there is no picnic either. Worst of all, they are kind of locked in to what they have to work with there. I'll take venues like Utah or Elsinore over that all day long. Even if they suck at first, at least they have some potential to make improvements.

bdlcks wrote:

30 minutes from Pattaya the greatest place on earth. Soooooo bumbed I am not going

Tokyo_Tiddler wrote:

Just got back from Thailand just over a week ago.. weather was nice and not that hot at all. By the way, none of those chick...

Just got back from Thailand just over a week ago.. weather was nice and not that hot at all.

By the way, none of those chick pictures in this thread are pictures of girls.. they are all ladyboys. I cant beleive they are using ladyboys. Pity those who cant tell the difference, unless you like your girls with 3 legs

The Rock wrote:

Have you ever been to WASHOUGAL? The dirt is a little sketchy and I think the whoop section before the finish line is a terrible idea...

Have you ever been to WASHOUGAL? The dirt is a little sketchy and I think the whoop section before the finish line is a terrible idea but that track has seen some of the best racing in the Nationals. From Mike Brown's first National win (was also HoTs first) to the epic Stewart RC battle.

Nature of the sport that MX tracks aren't close to cities and airports but WASHOUGAL is only an hour or so from Portland. SX Parking lots aren't exactly easy to leave right after the 450 main eIther.

BTW the day we don't have any natural terrian MX tracks left is the day I stop being a fan.

Edge-Of-Adhesion wrote:

OTOR‏@OntrackOffroad Absolutely torrential rain here. Bikes are peeling off the track. Can barely have a conversation in the press room through the noise....and the roof caves...

OTOR‏@OntrackOffroad
Absolutely torrential rain here. Bikes are peeling off the track. Can barely have a conversation in the press room through the noise....and the roof caves in...gallons of water coming through gaps in the marquee. unreal makes English rain look like a drip

The Rock wrote:

Have you ever been to WASHOUGAL? The dirt is a little sketchy and I think the whoop section before the finish line is a terrible idea...

Have you ever been to WASHOUGAL? The dirt is a little sketchy and I think the whoop section before the finish line is a terrible idea but that track has seen some of the best racing in the Nationals. From Mike Brown's first National win (was also HoTs first) to the epic Stewart RC battle.

Nature of the sport that MX tracks aren't close to cities and airports but WASHOUGAL is only an hour or so from Portland. SX Parking lots aren't exactly easy to leave right after the 450 main eIther.

BTW the day we don't have any natural terrian MX tracks left is the day I stop being a fan.

Toste wrote:

Yes, I've been to Washougal. I didn't like it (for riding or watching). JMHO. I guess the one cool thing it has going for it is...

Yes, I've been to Washougal. I didn't like it (for riding or watching). JMHO.

I guess the one cool thing it has going for it is that it's different from the other tracks, but I don't see it being the future of the sport.

wow123 wrote:

Hasn't rained much in 2/3 mths and they get this, uggg!! Usually wont rain for long but it does come down in buckets so there will...

Hasn't rained much in 2/3 mths and they get this, uggg!!

Usually wont rain for long but it does come down in buckets so there will be water lying.

Now if the sun comes out watch out for the humidity.

Hows the access and spectator numbers for today?

The Rock wrote:

Have you ever been to WASHOUGAL? The dirt is a little sketchy and I think the whoop section before the finish line is a terrible idea...

Have you ever been to WASHOUGAL? The dirt is a little sketchy and I think the whoop section before the finish line is a terrible idea but that track has seen some of the best racing in the Nationals. From Mike Brown's first National win (was also HoTs first) to the epic Stewart RC battle.

Nature of the sport that MX tracks aren't close to cities and airports but WASHOUGAL is only an hour or so from Portland. SX Parking lots aren't exactly easy to leave right after the 450 main eIther.

BTW the day we don't have any natural terrian MX tracks left is the day I stop being a fan.

Toste wrote:

Yes, I've been to Washougal. I didn't like it (for riding or watching). JMHO. I guess the one cool thing it has going for it is...

Yes, I've been to Washougal. I didn't like it (for riding or watching). JMHO.

I guess the one cool thing it has going for it is that it's different from the other tracks, but I don't see it being the future of the sport.

mfowler wrote:

Wow, unbelievable. Washougal is one of the best tracks on the West Coast, along with Honey Lake, Glen Helen, Mammoth, and Zaca Station. Maybe you should...

Wow, unbelievable. Washougal is one of the best tracks on the West Coast, along with Honey Lake, Glen Helen, Mammoth, and Zaca Station. Maybe you should take up flat track, I hear it's making a comeback. And I like flat track, but it ain't MotoCross.

kardy wrote:

It's like a supercross track built in a field. It'll be too one-lined. It's too narrow. It's too wide. Riders won't be able to separate themselves...

It's like a supercross track built in a field. It'll be too one-lined. It's too narrow. It's too wide. Riders won't be able to separate themselves because it's too easy. It'll make for great racing. It won't make for great racing. The soil is too hard. The soil is too soft. Euros suck. Herlings can ride hard pack too, you just watch! I can't believe how Luongo sucked the life out of that series. The new format sucks. The new format RULES.

That should cover it.