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Racing / Re: The Bend Motorsport Park, Tailem Bend, South Australia

« on: Sat, 24 Jan, 2015 - 21:17 »

They let this crooked cop off but now his number has been taken he is going to have to behave.. If it happens again I dont think it will be so easy for him to get off. He has put his thuggery into the public domain now.

79354

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Racing / Re: The Bend Motorsport Park, Tailem Bend, South Australia

« on: Thu, 22 Jan, 2015 - 18:06 »

Brilliant.  Sounds really exciting.

Once approved, what is the estimated opening date?

So hard to pin it down accurately.
I would expect action on the ground in 2015 and expect the circuits to be in operation sometime in 2016.
The size of the task with construction will come out of the detailed design including whether it ends up being a Cat 2 or Cat 3 Circuit. 
It's not just about the circuit though...

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Racing / Re: The Bend Motorsport Park, Tailem Bend, South Australia

« on: Thu, 22 Jan, 2015 - 18:04 »

Is the project reliant on any federal/state government funding?

Yes. WIP.

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Racing / Re: The Bend Motorsport Park, Tailem Bend, South Australia

« on: Thu, 22 Jan, 2015 - 18:04 »

Awesome, is this still the layout?

yes it is

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Racing / Re: The Bend Motorsport Park, Tailem Bend, South Australia

« on: Thu, 22 Jan, 2015 - 16:17 »

As publicised, the project has been lodged for approval. There are a number of hurdles yet but with some luck, effort and support, the project will become a reality.

Attached are the individual circuits and a brief description of each.
The track has been professionally designed and the intention has always been to build the premier motorsport facility in Australia. 

1 - The National Circuit
Track Length: 4.7kms

The national circuit comprises a fast flowing and challenging configuration which will be used for the majority of circuit events at SA Motorsport Park.

2.  The GT Circuit
Track Length: 7.2kms

The GT track is a world class unique circuit comprising a 1km straight and 37 turns.   

3 - West Circuit
Track Length: 3.3kms
The West Circuit is one of two shorter configurations which can be run concurrently with the East circuit.
It measures 3.3kms in length and contains 12 turns.

4 - East Circuit
Track Length: 3.6kms

The East Circuit is one of two shorter configurations that can be run concurrently with the West Circuit
It measures 3.6kms in length and contains 23 turns. 

Feedback is absolutely welcome privately or in forum.

Yasser Shahin

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Racing / Re: The Bend Motorsport Park, Tailem Bend, South Australia

« on: Sun, 18 Jan, 2015 - 12:07 »

Very exciting indeed.

When your relative spoke about on the news last year, he invited public feedback to assist with the design.  Out of curiosity did you get much feedback?

My good brother is the Project Lead on the Motorsport Park. That's who I think you are referring to.
Not much feedback at all at that time.
The detailed design has gone through many rounds of feedback from professionals.

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Racing / Re: The Bend Motorsport Park, Tailem Bend, South Australia

« on: Sat, 17 Jan, 2015 - 23:40 »

Been reading this thread since the 2015 postings,is the diagram the track planned? If so and the type of car ...how many gear changes?

Will post the track maps next week.
Not sure re gear changes off hand

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Racing / Re: The Bend Motorsport Park, Tailem Bend, South Australia

« on: Sat, 17 Jan, 2015 - 23:12 »

I'm sure you're all over it, but if theres lots of trees and green grass, the fans will love it.

Should be plenty of nature

Don't assume we are all over anything
I'll happily take suggestions

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Racing / Re: The Bend Motorsport Park, Tailem Bend, South Australia

« on: Sat, 17 Jan, 2015 - 23:11 »

considering that would your tracks main straight allow a 458 to do 301km/hr?

 

Very long straight (hidden valley like) but I don't think long enough for that!

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Racing / Re: The Bend Motorsport Park, Tailem Bend, South Australia

« on: Sat, 17 Jan, 2015 - 22:58 »

The change in elevation has been talked about -  anymore details on this and how much fun/complexity in driving does it add?

I've only ever done one track - mallala.

The elevation change noted here is correct. About 15m.
The track has been placed and designed around the elevation changes to get maximum effect.
Would have been great to have more but we couldn't have it all. 

The elevation changes are going to feel exaggerated though based on where they are in the track.
Basic rule is the more change the better but I think it is will be as technical if not more technical than any track in oz and overall speed profile should be a similar speed experience to PI.