Sedesa to build €80 mln MotoGP circuit in Hungary
24 Jul 2008
bbj.hu
Spain's Sedesa will build a €80 million racing circuit in Hungary, which will serve as host for round of the MotoGP World Championship.
The Sedesa group will begin construction of the Balatonring in September near the village of Savoly, close to the FlyBalaton airport at Sármellek and the M7 motorway. Sedesa also plans to build a five-start wellness hotel, a golf course and to operate a motorcycle school under the auspices of Hungarian motorcycle racer Talmácsi at the site.
National Development and Economy Minister Gordon Bajnai said the government will provide support for the project, which is expected to have a favorable effect on tourism and the economy. Bajnai said details of the support will be revealed later, adding that the investment will create almost 800 jobs in the region.
Sedesa expects to complete the Balatonring in 8-10 months. The first Hungarian Grand Prix event will be held in September 2009 and each subsequent year until 2013. The race will be held outside the main summer season.
The circuit will be 4,650 meters long and will be similar to the one located in Valencia, Spain. The proposals of motorcycle racers Valentino Rossi and Gábor Talmácsi will also be taken into consideration in the circuit's design. Talmácsi said one of his great dreams will come true when he can race in front of the Hungarian audiences in 2009, adding that he would compete in the 250cc category.
The Hungarian Grand Prix is expected to attract 110-140,000 visitors. (MTI – Econews)
Hungary may host MotoGP in 2009
Hungary is under consideration for a MotoGP spot at a new circuit from next season.
Dorna Sports, the rights holders for the sport, have made a proposal to the FIM governing body to include a Hungarian GP event on the 2009 calendar.
Hungary last played host to a motorcycle GP in 1992 when Eddie Lawson took victory from fellow Americans Doug Chandler and Randy Mamola for Cagiva.
That race was only the second event held in the country, with the first held in 1990 - both at the Hungaroring near Budapest.
Although there were rumours that the venue would return to the calendar in 2004 in place of Brazil, the race in Rio de Janeiro went ahead as planned meaning Hungary remained off the schedule.
However, with the construction of the Balatonring circuit in the eastern European country now announced, Hungary could host a return to top-level two-wheel racing.
MotoGP has a huge fan base in Hungary following the success of Gabor Talmacsi in the 125cc class last season when he became the first ever Hungarian GP world champion. As a result, tens of thousands of Hungarian fans are expected to descend on Brno next month to watch Talmacsi in action.
With MotoGP keen to not expand its calendar, it remains to be which circuit may give way to allow the Hungarian race to take place.
Team USA goes green for 'Nations.
Tuesday, 22nd July 2008
Team USA announces all-Kawasaki line-up for 2008 Motocross of Nations.
Team USA has announced an all-Kawasaki line-up for the 2008 Motocross of Nations.
James Stewart, Ryan Villopoto and Tim Ferry will carry the Stars and Stripes as AMA Team USA goes for its 19th ' Nations victory at Donington Park on September 27-28.
Leading the way will be MX1 entrant Stewart. The 2007 AMA Supercross Champion and current AMA Motocross Championship points leader returns to Team USA after missing the 2007 event with a knee injury.
"I'm excited to be a part of Team USA," said Stewart. "My main goal this season was to win the motocross championship, and I knew if I could do that I would have a good chance of representing the USA at the Motocross of Nations."
Stewart has recorded perfect scores during the 2008 AMA Toyota Motocross Championship and recently positioned himself fourth on the all-time AMA wins list behind Ricky Carmichael, Jeremy McGrath and Bob Hannah.
After his dominating performance at last years Budds Creek Motocross of Nations, Villopoto will make his third consecutive appearance as AMA Team USA's MX2 rider.
Villopoto has been the overall MX2 champion at the event in both of his appearances and is looking to wrap up his third straight AMA Motocross Lites Championship before closing out his stellar Lites class career at the Motocross of Nations.
"Riding for Team USA is a great experience," said Villopoto. "This will be my last race on a Kawasaki KX250F and I really want to end my Lites career with another great run against the world's best."
Veteran Ferry will return to AMA Team USA as the Open class rider, marking his third appearance at the famous event. Ferry was a member of the 2003 team in Zolder, Belgium where the team finished second overall. His most recent run came with the victorious 2007 effort in which Ferry was the overall Open class champion.
"It is an honor to be a part of this team," said Ferry. "Being on the team with James and Ryan is awesome and I know we are going to do our best to win it all again."
Team USA goes green for 'Nations.
Tuesday, 22nd July 2008
Team USA announces all-Kawasaki line-up for 2008 Motocross of Nations. 
Team USA has announced an all-Kawasaki line-up for the 2008 Motocross of Nations.
James Stewart, Ryan Villopoto and Tim Ferry will carry the Stars and Stripes as AMA Team USA goes for its 19th ' Nations victory at Donington Park on September 27-28.
Leading the way will be MX1 entrant Stewart. The 2007 AMA Supercross Champion and current AMA Motocross Championship points leader returns to Team USA after missing the 2007 event with a knee injury.
"I'm excited to be a part of Team USA," said Stewart. "My main goal this season was to win the motocross championship, and I knew if I could do that I would have a good chance of representing the USA at the Motocross of Nations."
Stewart has recorded perfect scores during the 2008 AMA Toyota Motocross Championship and recently positioned himself fourth on the all-time AMA wins list behind Ricky Carmichael, Jeremy McGrath and Bob Hannah.
After his dominating performance at last years Budds Creek Motocross of Nations, Villopoto will make his third consecutive appearance as AMA Team USA's MX2 rider.
Villopoto has been the overall MX2 champion at the event in both of his appearances and is looking to wrap up his third straight AMA Motocross Lites Championship before closing out his stellar Lites class career at the Motocross of Nations.
"Riding for Team USA is a great experience," said Villopoto. "This will be my last race on a Kawasaki KX250F and I really want to end my Lites career with another great run against the world's best."
Veteran Ferry will return to AMA Team USA as the Open class rider, marking his third appearance at the famous event. Ferry was a member of the 2003 team in Zolder, Belgium where the team finished second overall. His most recent run came with the victorious 2007 effort in which Ferry was the overall Open class champion.
"It is an honor to be a part of this team," said Ferry. "Being on the team with James and Ryan is awesome and I know we are going to do our best to win it all again."
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