Donington planning delayed!

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Originally Posted by wedge

Well, Bernie's business model is now showing cracks. Silverstone is your average GP venue and healthily attended, China's GP is heavily funded and struggles with attendance have already realised its an unsustainable business model.

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In the current economic downturn, Silverstone's admission rates are pretty unsustainable too.

Silverstone has been a rip-off for years for joe public.

"Race Day tickets start from only £109 - BOOK NOW" http://www.silverstone.co.uk/php/rm_britishGP.html

Compared to 60 Euros for Monza.

No wonder Jackie Stewart can afford a nice watch.

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Originally Posted by tamburello

In the current economic downturn, Silverstone's admission rates are pretty unsustainable too.

Silverstone has been a rip-off for years for joe public.

"Race Day tickets start from only £109 - BOOK NOW" http://www.silverstone.co.uk/php/rm_britishGP.html

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In truth, almost all forms of outdoor and sporting event are rip-offs in Britain compared with equivalent offerings in mainland Europe.

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Originally Posted by BDunnell

In truth, almost all forms of outdoor and sporting event are rip-offs in Britain compared with equivalent offerings in mainland Europe.

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Could it be that the Grand prix in Silverstone receives no goverment help unlike some other countries?

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Originally Posted by Mark

Could it be that the Grand prix in Silverstone receives no goverment help unlike some other countries?

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That too. I'm glad it doesn't get government funding, personally. But I still think the comparison holds. I see it at events I go to overseas.

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Originally Posted by BDunnell

In truth, almost all forms of outdoor and sporting event are rip-offs in Britain compared with equivalent offerings in mainland Europe.

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Yes, I'm afraid so - Rally GB is £90 for a 4 day Rally pass!! Probably the most expensive,....don't know how they justify it. As for the GP, while expensive, it is a major A League sport, and prices are set accordingly. Doesn't make it right mind you. Simple thing to do is stay away - which isn't as easy as it sounds once you've got the bug.

Well, the FA cup prices are £35 to £90 and is a prestigious sporting event.

However, you only get 90 minutes of sport (if you can call it that) whereas you get a full days racing with the GP.

I'd say that £75 per person for a basic ticket is about right for the Sunday and £100 for a 3 day pass.

Problem is that Max charges so much for the event that the circuits have no option but to bump the prices up.

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Originally Posted by BDunnell

In truth, almost all forms of outdoor and sporting event are rip-offs in Britain compared with equivalent offerings in mainland Europe.

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In the case of football it's down to demand. People will pay good money to watch premiership but in places like Italy the stadiums are empty for Serie A games.

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Originally Posted by Knock-on

Well, the FA cup prices are £35 to £90 and is a prestigious sporting event.

However, you only get 90 minutes of sport (if you can call it that) whereas you get a full days racing with the GP.

I'd say that £75 per person for a basic ticket is about right for the Sunday and £100 for a 3 day pass.

Problem is that Max charges so much for the event that the circuits have no option but to bump the prices up.

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Max has nothing to do with the economical side of F1, it's Bernie!

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Originally Posted by ioan

Max has nothing to do with the economical side of F1, it's Bernie!

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Sorry, Freudian slip. I get mixed up these days with which one is the Punch puppet and which one inserts his hand.

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Originally Posted by Knock-on

Sorry, Freudian slip. I get mixed up these days with which one is the Punch puppet and which one inserts his hand.

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At least when it comes to Ron & Lewis there isn't any doubt.