MotoGP: Thai Grand Prix Named Best GP Of 2018

 

The 2018 MotoGP event at Chang International Circuit drew 220,000 spectators over three days. Photo courtesy of Dorna.

 

The race weekend at Buriram was the most attended and has been voted the best of the season on its debut

 

2018 was an important year for Thailand and MotoGP™. On the paddock's first visit to Chang International Circuit for testing, fans flocked to the track to get their first glimpse of the sport and ahead of the first ever Grand Prix in the country, the pre-event in Bangkok showed the fervor for MotoGP™ as more than 100 representatives of the media packed in to hear the thoughts of reigning Champion Marc Marquez. There was a lot of expectation but the Thai GP was an incredible success and has now been named the best of the season by the MotoGP™ Paddock and the decision communicated to the Grand Prix Commission.

 

The event at Buriram was also the best attended with over 220,000 people heading to Chang International Circuit over the three days. They were treated to a modern classic as Marquez fought it out with Andrea Dovizioso down to the final corner, coming out on top for the first time in one of the pair’s many head-to-head duels in the last few seasons. It was an exciting and fitting debut, with the Thai venue and crowds providing the perfect backdrop. Rewarded for the incredible organisation, facilities and atmosphere at the event, the Thai GP will now look ahead to 2019 in a bid to retain the prestigious prize.

 

Full story: http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/motogp-thai-grand-prix-named-best-gp-of-2018/

 

Roadracing WORLD.com: 2018-12-16

I heard different reviews at the time. I am glad to hear that the negative stories were incorrect.  

For sure it was the best MotoGP thai grand Prix in 2018 in Thailand,,, It was the Only Moto Gp,,,

49 minutes ago, digger70 said:

For sure it was the best MotoGP thai grand Prix in 2018 in Thailand,,, It was the Only Moto Gp,,,

And what part of the following went clean over your pretty little head?

 

8 hours ago, rooster59 said:

...the Thai GP was an incredible success and has now been named the best of the season by the MotoGP™ Paddock and the decision communicated to the Grand Prix Commission. 

Not voted number 1 in Thailand by Thai sycophants but number 1 out of 18 venues in the 2018 season according to Herve Poncharal, President of IRTA. The following accolade

 

8 hours ago, rooster59 said:

...was the most attended and has been voted the best of the season on its debut.

wasn't made up by the locals. But the local fans did make it the huge success it was. Yes, those indolent, ignorant and lazy Thai people did it. Who would have thought eh?

 

From the article linked in the OP...

 

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The fans’ support was incredible, the access to the circuit was fast and they demonstrated that they understood MotoGP – creating a commercial area close to the paddock, giving good exposure to our businesses, investors, sponsors, teams and riders. It’s also significant that a new event in this area – an important region for MotoGP – has achieved this result. It’s a perfect example for other countries to follow and this prize is fully deserved. From my point of view it will be hard for them to improve!”

 

 

37 minutes ago, NanLaew said:

And what part of the following went clean over your pretty little head?

 

Not voted number 1 in Thailand by Thai sycophants but number 1 out of 18 venues in the 2018 season according to Herve Poncharal, President of IRTA. The following accolade

 

wasn't made up by the locals. But the local fans did make it the huge success it was. Yes, those indolent, ignorant and lazy Thai people did it. Who would have thought eh?

 

From the article linked in the OP...

 

 

 

I never red the full story ,,,Only what was on TV,,, Wouldn't believe tat anyway.

15 hours ago, digger70 said:

I never red the full story ,,,Only what was on TV,,, Wouldn't believe tat anyway.

Who would believe TAT about anything?

 

No race meeting is 'perfect' but what was seen on TV was enthralling to followers. ????

16 hours ago, digger70 said:

For sure it was the best MotoGP thai grand Prix in 2018 in Thailand,,, It was the Only Moto Gp,,,

Ill send you 100 baht if you use it to get some reading lessons.

3 hours ago, Blackheart1916 said:

Ill send you 100 baht if you use it to get some reading lessons.

Ok I'll take that. 

Good on them I hope to go next year....