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How can a former eastern bloc poor country such is Bulgaria have a track, permanent facilities and infrastructure that put any track in England or USA to shame?
It's hard to argue against the massive banner at top of circuit that proclaims "The World's best Motocross track"
They have a fantastic track, built in wateringsystem, massive elevation changes, permenant facilities including grandstands, VIP suites, Media Centre, announcing tower and this weekend cut the ribbon on a fully equipped medical centre opened by the Bulgarian Prime Minister.
The only Bulgarian former GP rider I can remember is Dimitar Rangelov in 80's 250cc GP's.
Sounds like the Bulgarian government put a lot more into Motocross than our governments or organising bodies such as AMA or ACU have invested.
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The lack of crowd is Proof Government makes very poor decisions with the peoples money.
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robkinuk wrote:
How can a former eastern bloc poor country such is Bulgaria have a track, permanent facilities and infrastructure that put any track in England or USA...
How can a former eastern bloc poor country such is Bulgaria have a track, permanent facilities and infrastructure that put any track in England or USA to shame?
It's hard to argue against the massive banner at top of circuit that proclaims "The World's best Motocross track"
They have a fantastic track, built in wateringsystem, massive elevation changes, permenant facilities including grandstands, VIP suites, Media Centre, announcing tower and this weekend cut the ribbon on a fully equipped medical centre opened by the Bulgarian Prime Minister.
The only Bulgarian former GP rider I can remember is Dimitar Rangelov in 80's 250cc GP's.
Sounds like the Bulgarian government put a lot more into Motocross than our governments or organising bodies such as AMA or ACU have invested.
cheap labor rob, macedonians work for shit....Smile
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The lack of crowd is Proof Government makes very poor decisions with the peoples money.
You mean investing money into something that can give exposure and money back to the local community and the country as a whole? Yeah, I´d hate it if my government tried to build one of the best mx tracks in the world too. I´d rather wish they gave the money to the Catholic church or Boy scouts. Money for rubber and funny hats.
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ayearinmx 4/5/2010 7:52am
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there was actually a decent crowd there this weekend... not quite the 20,000 that official sources say, but a good number... around 5k-8k

and the whole place is awesome.... just wish it wasn't in bulgaria

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not that i hate bulgaria.... it's just that it's a real bitch to drive to Wink
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Government shouldn't be involved in professional sport.
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Sunhouse wrote:
You mean investing money into something that can give exposure and money back to the local community and the country as a whole? Yeah, I´d hate...
You mean investing money into something that can give exposure and money back to the local community and the country as a whole? Yeah, I´d hate it if my government tried to build one of the best mx tracks in the world too. I´d rather wish they gave the money to the Catholic church or Boy scouts. Money for rubber and funny hats.
the catholic church already scouts "boys"....no?
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ayearinmx wrote:
not that i hate bulgaria.... it's just that it's a real bitch to drive to Wink
wait a sec, bulgaria has some fineass babes don't they?
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I have been to Bulgaria. Spent a week in Sophia. Loved it!!
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hell yes!!... although for some reason they chose one fat chick and one old ugly chick to hold the 15/5sec boards...... no clue why
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robkinuk wrote:
How can a former eastern bloc poor country such is Bulgaria have a track, permanent facilities and infrastructure that put any track in England or USA...
How can a former eastern bloc poor country such is Bulgaria have a track, permanent facilities and infrastructure that put any track in England or USA to shame?
It's hard to argue against the massive banner at top of circuit that proclaims "The World's best Motocross track"
They have a fantastic track, built in wateringsystem, massive elevation changes, permenant facilities including grandstands, VIP suites, Media Centre, announcing tower and this weekend cut the ribbon on a fully equipped medical centre opened by the Bulgarian Prime Minister.
The only Bulgarian former GP rider I can remember is Dimitar Rangelov in 80's 250cc GP's.
Sounds like the Bulgarian government put a lot more into Motocross than our governments or organising bodies such as AMA or ACU have invested.
Really nice track.
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dv12.com 4/5/2010 8:27am
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500guy wrote:
The lack of crowd is Proof Government makes very poor decisions with the peoples money.
I dont think the stuff that track has is more expensive than any high school facilities in souther california...
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500guy wrote:
The lack of crowd is Proof Government makes very poor decisions with the peoples money.
dv12.com wrote:
I dont think the stuff that track has is more expensive than any high school facilities in souther california...
The high school stadium I help pay for was only $24 mil.
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dv12.com 4/5/2010 8:39am
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CamP wrote:
The high school stadium I help pay for was only $24 mil.
Thats good for 10 tracks in Bulgaria
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500guy wrote:
The lack of crowd is Proof Government makes very poor decisions with the peoples money.
dv12.com wrote:
I dont think the stuff that track has is more expensive than any high school facilities in souther california...
it's still relative to the income of the residents.

Not bashing on the track because it's simply beautiful.
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500guy wrote:
The lack of crowd is Proof Government makes very poor decisions with the peoples money.
that is to promote Bulgaria abroad, not to bring people to the track.
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500guy wrote:
The lack of crowd is Proof Government makes very poor decisions with the peoples money.
line-up wrote:
that is to promote Bulgaria abroad, not to bring people to the track.
Luongo used to be interior minister in Italian government, so he has a connections in a bunch of European governments

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robkinuk wrote:
How can a former eastern bloc poor country such is Bulgaria have a track, permanent facilities and infrastructure that put any track in England or USA...
How can a former eastern bloc poor country such is Bulgaria have a track, permanent facilities and infrastructure that put any track in England or USA to shame?
It's hard to argue against the massive banner at top of circuit that proclaims "The World's best Motocross track"
They have a fantastic track, built in wateringsystem, massive elevation changes, permenant facilities including grandstands, VIP suites, Media Centre, announcing tower and this weekend cut the ribbon on a fully equipped medical centre opened by the Bulgarian Prime Minister.
The only Bulgarian former GP rider I can remember is Dimitar Rangelov in 80's 250cc GP's.
Sounds like the Bulgarian government put a lot more into Motocross than our governments or organising bodies such as AMA or ACU have invested.
I was thinking the same thing while I watched the race. What a great facility. I think it was actually voted the "worlds Best MX track" by the FIM. It seems very deserving too. I love the lay out there and all the lines that form for passing. There was 10 different ruts in every corner to choose from. It also looks like a very fun and safe track for all levels of riders too. One thing that isn't great about it is it doesn't hold water well. Last year it rained there and it was a mess. If I remember right they couldn't even run the 2nd motos cause nobody could get up the hills.
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Racer111 wrote:
I have been to Bulgaria. Spent a week in Sophia. Loved it!!
god i would love to go to Sophia...lucky dog. please elaborate....
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500guy wrote:
it's still relative to the income of the residents.

Not bashing on the track because it's simply beautiful.
yer mad jay because it's a "socialist" track...and it worked. Smile
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Racer111 wrote:
I have been to Bulgaria. Spent a week in Sophia. Loved it!!
Did she loved it too?
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DanDunes818 wrote:
I was thinking the same thing while I watched the race. What a great facility. I think it was actually voted the "worlds Best MX track"...
I was thinking the same thing while I watched the race. What a great facility. I think it was actually voted the "worlds Best MX track" by the FIM. It seems very deserving too. I love the lay out there and all the lines that form for passing. There was 10 different ruts in every corner to choose from. It also looks like a very fun and safe track for all levels of riders too. One thing that isn't great about it is it doesn't hold water well. Last year it rained there and it was a mess. If I remember right they couldn't even run the 2nd motos cause nobody could get up the hills.
that was faenza
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So is this socialized motocross? Wink
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DanDunes818 wrote:
I was thinking the same thing while I watched the race. What a great facility. I think it was actually voted the "worlds Best MX track"...
I was thinking the same thing while I watched the race. What a great facility. I think it was actually voted the "worlds Best MX track" by the FIM. It seems very deserving too. I love the lay out there and all the lines that form for passing. There was 10 different ruts in every corner to choose from. It also looks like a very fun and safe track for all levels of riders too. One thing that isn't great about it is it doesn't hold water well. Last year it rained there and it was a mess. If I remember right they couldn't even run the 2nd motos cause nobody could get up the hills.
ayearinmx wrote:
that was faenza
My bad you're right guys. Italy was round 1 last year and Bulgaria was round 2.

Damn.. I think this is the 1st time I've ever been wrong. Doesn't feel good..Wink
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yea, they swapped the first round to faenza from valkenswaard in order to get the good weather...... ooooooops

so this year they swapped again to bulgaria.... thankfully it worked this time
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tvo314 4/5/2010 11:19am
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I stayed a few days in Sophia, and the women were about as beautiful as that track. That being said, they sure do have a lot of wild dogs (literally). I do think the extra exposure the GP brings should only help Bulgaria.
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Me and my dad drove through Bulgaria plenty of times in the late '60;s - it was all

communist back then and very inhospitable - I don't recall being at all impressed

with the state....

Cold lentil soup with fake Coke at grungy road-side restaurants with slimy

tablecloths and disappointed peasants....

Anyway, sure it's a lot better now, track looks cool....Hope they set Bulmer free....

( Lalalalallalalllalala - skipping off into the sunset..........)
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Rooster 4/5/2010 1:17pm
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They have a pretty sweet supermoto track in Bulgaria too.

Check out this vid from Plevin.

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