Buri Ram ROAR reaches round world

[webfact]

Buri Ram ROAR reaches round world

By LERPONG AMSA-NGIAM 
THE NATION

 

Marc Marquez reacts after winning the PTT Thailand Grand Prix. Nation Photo by Korbpuk Promrekha

 

MARQUEZ DELIVERS THRILLER IN LAST CORNER AS MOTOGP MAKES DEBUT IN THAILAND

 

BURI RAM - MARC MARQUEZ overtook his arch-rival Andrea Dovizioso in the last corner to win the inaugural PTT Thailand Grand Prix to a roar from over 100,000 fans at the Chang International Circuit yesterday.

 

Honda’s four-time MotoGP world champion swapped the lead with the Ducati rider several times in the last three laps before the Spaniard made his decisive move and accelerated to cross the finish line in 39:55.722 minutes, pipping his rival by just 0.115 of a second.

 

 

“It was difficult. In the past I have always lost to Ducati’s riders in the last lap. But this time I gave it my 100 per cent,” said Marquez at the post-race press conference. “It was amazing to win here after a difficult weekend. We move one more step to the final dream [of winning the Championship]," added the Spaniard, who extended his Championship lead to 271 points, ahead of Italy’s Dovizioso with 194.

 

 

“It’s not nice to lose [in] the last corner,” said the Italian, who was also overtaken by Marquez on the last lap in Aragon, Spain two weeks ago.

“This track isn’t for us. We came here struggling a little bit like we did in February [for the Winter Test]. We battled for the victory and we did incredible work. We will continue to improve,” said Dovizioso.

 

Marquez became the first ever rider to win pole position through Q1 but quickly fell to third behind Dovizioso and Valentino Rossi of Yamaha.

 

Seven-time world champion Rossi gained the lead but couldn’t keep it, eventually having to settle for fourth 1.564 seconds behind Marquez. His Yamaha teammate Maverick Vinales of Spain rounded up the top three in 39:55.992.

 

 

Maverick Vinales of Yamaha 

 

Yesterday’s victory was Marquez’s seventh win of the season and his 42nd in the premier class. He became only the third rider to win a race after passing through Q1, along with Jack Miller (Netherlands, 2016) and Cal Crutchlow (Australia, 2016).

 

In Moto2, Sky Racing Team VR46 dominated with Francesco Bagnaia taking the win followed closely by Luca Marni. Thai Thitipong Warokorn finished at 18th, 38.315 seconds behind Bagnaia.

 

Somkiat Chantra of Honda AP Racing Team pays respect to the national flag ahead of his race.

 

In Moto3, Italian Fabio Di Giannantonio of Del Conca Gresini timed 38:10.789 to beat countryman Lorenzo Dalla Porta of Leopard Racing by 0.135s to win the title. Thai rising star Somkiat Chantra of AP Honda Racing was best of the local riders in ninth, 1.0643 seconds behind the winner. Yamaha’s Apiwath Wongthananon of VR46 Master Camp took 16th, 4.802 behind the winner.

 

MotoGP’s debut in Thailand was attended by Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan, who was among an audience of 300,000 at the three-day event.

 

After expressing doubts that Thailand would pull it off as first-time host, Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of MotoGP licence-holder Dorna Sports, was very pleased with the organisation, said Minister of Tourism and Sports Weerasak Kowsurat.

 

Weerasak added that 25 per cent of the fans in attendance were foreigners, all of whom experienced a showcase of Thai hospitality and way of life. A talked-about innovation was the use of colourful Etan trucks – Northeastern-style four-wheeled farming vehicles – as shuttle buses to transport fans around the complex. They gained huge popularity, especially among foreign visitors.

 

Owner of the Chang International Circuit Newin Chidchob said he was happy the weekend had been such a success with fans from all over the world.

 

“Etan trucks … it shows that agricultural transport can get along with MotoGP. The vehicles make this different from other circuits,” said Newin. The former politician brushed off suggestions he might be interested in holding a Formula 1 race at the venue though. The licence fee of Bt1.2 billion was too expensive, he said.

 

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/sports/30355997

 

-- © Copyright The Nation 2018-10-08

[Justgrazing]

13 minutes ago, webfact said:

MotoGP’s debut in Thailand was attended by Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan, who was among an audience of 300,000 at the three-day event.

Wrong event Wong its F1 that Rolex sponsor ..

[Justgrazing]

49 minutes ago, webfact said:

Etan trucks … it shows that agricultural transport can get along with MotoGP. The vehicles make this different from other circuits,” said Newin. The former politician brushed off suggestions he might be interested in holding a Formula 1 race at the venue though. The licence fee of Bt1.2 billion was too expensive, he said

Truck racing might come a bit cheaper than F1 but team Etan Issan will need a bit more than a one cyl donkey engine to go in with the big boys .. and they'll need to do something about that understeer .. 

Edited October 7, 2018 by Justgrazing
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[canuckamuck]

 

 

Caption should read. Marko was clearly angry that the prize was only a nightlight from Ikea.

[colinneil]

MotoGP organizers were having a problem at Buriram with timekeeping.

So as a last resort Ole Fatty was asked to be the time keeper.

[bluesofa]

19 minutes ago, colinneil said:

MotoGP organizers were having a problem at Buriram with timekeeping.

So as a last resort Ole Fatty was asked to be the time keeper.

Yes, and given half a chance he would have kept it too - along with all the others.

 

[DoctorG]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

BURI RAM - MARC MARQUEZ overtook his arch-rival Andrea Dovizioso in the last corner to win the inaugural PTT Thailand Grand Prix to a roar from over 100,000 fans at the Chang International Circuit yesterday.

 

3 hours ago, webfact said:

MotoGP’s debut in Thailand was attended by Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan, who was among an audience of 300,000 at the three-day event. 

Assuming that it was mostly the same 100,000 people attending over 3 days, it was an unusual way of writing.

[Darcula]

Is this circuit now open to public to bring their private vehicles around for a lap?

 

[Oziex1]

59 minutes ago, DoctorG said:

 

Assuming that it was mostly the same 100,000 people attending over 3 days, it was an unusual way of writing.

I think they use the same calculator as used to measure tourist numbers. 

[silverhawk_usa]

My friends and I are big MotoGP fans.  Its time to give credit where its due. Although I didn't attend the race, I watched every practice, qualifying and race on TV.  The commentators had nothing but praise for the organization and hospitality of the Thais.  Friends that attended the race confirmed that they were impressed by how well the race venue was run.  As is typical, they expected much less. 

A job well done by all involved and this time a great promotion for Thailand. 

[TEFLKrabi]

Everyone I know who went said the event was superb. Well organised and well run. Credit where it’s due please. 

[Justgrazing]

4 hours ago, DoctorG said:

 

Assuming that it was mostly the same 100,000 people attending over 3 days, it was an unusual way of writing.

They gotta pad it out a bit .. 

[ronaldo0]

Think attendance was around 230,000 over the 3 days with last day a sell out . Wife said was fantastic and ran like clockwork. She got totally sucked in by it all and is dying to go again with friends and family.

The moto 3 race was a beauty as they were all so close in times and made great viewing . I imagine accommodation will be better for the next ones as they will have a better idea of numbers , but I hope they don't do what happened this year with cancelling peoples bookings in the area to charge more money once resold.

Prawit was less than popular when giving the prize seemingly ! ????

[Justgrazing]

4 hours ago, Darcula said:

Is this circuit now open to public to bring their private vehicles around for a lap?

 

And Chang also wanted a piece of the action at the new Chang track ..

[flipper2222222]

Anyone know what the entry ticket prices were to the gp?

[4evermaat]

10 hours ago, webfact said:

..... . A talked-about innovation was the use of colourful Etan trucks – Northeastern-style four-wheeled farming vehicles – as shuttle buses to transport fans around the complex. They gained huge popularity, especially among foreign visitors..... 

Can anyone elaborate with a photo of these vehicles?? 

Edited October 8, 2018 by 4evermaat

[NanLaew]

4 hours ago, flipper2222222 said:

Anyone know what the entry ticket prices were to the gp?

If you need to ask...

[jimmynewbie]

14 hours ago, Justgrazing said:

Wrong event Wong its F1 that Rolex sponsor ..

He got heavily booed by the crowd did Prawit lol

[Justgrazing]

1 minute ago, jimmynewbie said:

He got heavily booed by the crowd did Prawit lol

Hahaha yeah I seen that .. 

[Justgrazing]

5 hours ago, 4evermaat said:

Can anyone elaborate with a photo of these vehicles?? 

Ghia mod-ell with optional bonnet ( or hood if you is A-merican ) and funky paint job .. 

[ronaldo0]

4 hours ago, jimmynewbie said:

He got heavily booed by the crowd did Prawit lol

They were asking him about that today when they asked him how the event went . He said no not at all everyone was cheering him !!! ????

[carabaothai]

12 hours ago, flipper2222222 said:

Anyone know what the entry ticket prices were to the gp?

I think there was different prices (normal, vip...)

A friend paid 2500 thb

[ronaldo0]

9 hours ago, carabaothai said:

I think there was different prices (normal, vip...)

A friend paid 2500 thb

Think I paid 2700 bht for the three days when they were first available . Bargain !!

Hope they don't put the prices up next year .

[nahkit]

8 hours ago, ronaldo0 said:

Think I paid 2700 bht for the three days when they were first available . Bargain !!

Hope they don't put the prices up next year .

I paid 2,720baht for a grandstand seat for the three days. I bought early and if I remember rightly I got a 25% discount.

 

 

[nahkit]

On 10/8/2018 at 12:13 PM, ronaldo0 said:

I imagine accommodation will be better for the next ones as they will have a better idea of numbers

Agoda is already saying that accommodation in Buri Ram is 99% booked for next year.

Edited October 9, 2018 by nahkit
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[ronaldo0]

11 hours ago, nahkit said:

I paid 2,720baht for a grandstand seat for the three days. I bought early and if I remember rightly I got a 25% discount.

 

 

Yeah same area I bought for. I didn't go but wife went with family. Someone said yesterday about idiots sitting on the stairs eating getting in everyone's way and also my wife said where the steps were across the stand there were people standing in the area which meant those seated couldn't see the race. She told several of them to get out of the way a few times. Any idea why they were there ? Did they over sell the area tickets or was it idiots chancing their luck ?

[nahkit]

4 hours ago, ronaldo0 said:

Yeah same area I bought for. I didn't go but wife went with family. Someone said yesterday about idiots sitting on the stairs eating getting in everyone's way and also my wife said where the steps were across the stand there were people standing in the area which meant those seated couldn't see the race. She told several of them to get out of the way a few times. Any idea why they were there ? Did they over sell the area tickets or was it idiots chancing their luck ?

I think its a case of people coming in late and can't be bothered looking for a vacant seat. Really annoying and good on your wife for telling them to move.

 

The same thing was happening earlier this year at the Superbike even though there were seats available and I actually heard two westerners saying that they had a much better view standing than they did in the vip suite they'd paid for. The other reason it happens at the Superbike is because later in the day they let the locals in for free (or so I'm told) and you end up with lots of little old ladies who have absolutely zero interest in the racing but spread their mats out and sit there eating somtam (they do seem to like the crappy dance shows though).

[mikebike]

7 hours ago, ronaldo0 said:

Yeah same area I bought for. I didn't go but wife went with family. Someone said yesterday about idiots sitting on the stairs eating getting in everyone's way and also my wife said where the steps were across the stand there were people standing in the area which meant those seated couldn't see the race. She told several of them to get out of the way a few times. Any idea why they were there ? Did they over sell the area tickets or was it idiots chancing their luck ?

 

3 hours ago, nahkit said:

I think its a case of people coming in late and can't be bothered looking for a vacant seat. Really annoying and good on your wife for telling them to move.

 

The same thing was happening earlier this year at the Superbike even though there were seats available and I actually heard two westerners saying that they had a much better view standing than they did in the vip suite they'd paid for. The other reason it happens at the Superbike is because later in the day they let the locals in for free (or so I'm told) and you end up with lots of little old ladies who have absolutely zero interest in the racing but spread their mats out and sit there eating somtam (they do seem to like the crappy dance shows though).

5555555...

 

You guys have not been to the MotoGP race in Sepang, have you? If you were expecting orderly seating on race day you were at the wrong event!! ????

[PoorSucker]

On 10/8/2018 at 7:40 AM, DoctorG said:

 

Assuming that it was mostly the same 100,000 people attending over 3 days, it was an unusual way of writing.

Same princip as TAT uses for tourist arrivals. 

It's the best reason for forcing visa runs, adding numbers. 

[mikebike]

You guys think it unusual to quote Sunday attendance and whole weekend attendance? 

 

It is actually common at all MotoGP venues... and all the venues pad their weekend numbers.