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jonny hurlock
22nd August 2007, 22:40
http://www.crash.net/news_view~cid~5~id~153296.htm

worldsbk will be going to the USA for the first time in four years. at the new track
Miller Motorsports Park, in Utah.

is it a good deal for sbk?

imo: this is good for worldsbk, it will take things forward in the usa

CCFanatic
22nd August 2007, 23:54
Yes. Great news for WSBK's. I disgree with Indy, but the world presence of 2 wheel racing in the US, has been huge. Great track with Max Biaggi. Couldn't feel better.

NinjaMaster
23rd August 2007, 10:39
Really good news. It's supposed to be a real good track and facilities and it is certainly picturesque. Plus, WSB really needs to head back to the US (and other countries) to re-establish it's credibility as a WORLD championship and not just a European championship with a couple of fly away rounds (Qatar and Aus). The main concern is how much crowd support they will get in Utah.

ShiftingGears
23rd August 2007, 11:57
it is certainly picturesque

are you kidding?

The track looks quite flowing, so should be good.

NinjaMaster
23rd August 2007, 12:29
are you kidding?

The track looks quite flowing, so should be good.
Is this picturesque enough for you?

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/image/2007/usa-superbike/mormon/GD2/13.jpg

It could use a little more grass to add some colour I guess.

NinjaMaster
23rd August 2007, 12:37
Or another...

http://photos.motorcycle-usa.com/GP3Q0189.jpg

neninja
24th August 2007, 12:46
It's great to see WSB back in the US. Looks like a good circuit too - shame it doesn't have the elevation changes of Barber though.

Will they be using the 4.5 mile circuit?

Mach24
24th August 2007, 13:15
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is it a good deal for sbk?

imo: this is good for worldsbk, it will take things forward in the usa

I think it is a very good opportunity for WSB to move into the North American market.

Hope the Yanks support it!

ShiftingGears
24th August 2007, 14:08
Is this picturesque enough for you?

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/image/2007/usa-superbike/mormon/GD2/13.jpg

It could use a little more grass to add some colour I guess.

Woah, never saw those there before! No denying theyre great looking. But the track itself is still horribly ugly.

NinjaMaster
24th August 2007, 17:30
Woah, never saw those there before! No denying theyre great looking. But the track itself is still horribly ugly.
You'd hope they would do a little landscaping to colour the place up a bit. It looks like they are racing in a quarry, albeit with a magnificent backdrop!

ChrisS
4th September 2007, 00:03
I just came across this
http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=30021

interesting idea one event, 2 circuits

BobbyC
20th October 2007, 19:42
The circuit is even longer than Spa in its full layout (7,220m), so they are using the layout that is about 4,900m.

The track may be too long for the likes of the promoter. The US Superbike rounds will run the full layout, which is used by sportscar racing.

The other problem, according to track officials, is WSBK's request for advertising boards. They want a clean track -- no advertising signs anywhere. As a result, they will place their signs around just the permimeter track, and the infield signs will be for the AMA US Superbike series.

Of course, the Russians are a bit miffed. Will the boss trade AK-47?

Will there by controversy by the stewards?

The track is owned by Larry Miller, whose holdings include the NBA Utah Jazz, which plays at EnergySolutions Arena. The EnergySolutions Arena was the site of the infamous figure skating scandal involving judges at the 2002 Winter Olympics.