Coming Soon... Buriram International Circuit

[Dutchbike]

For some it's mayby old news, ( i knew it for some time) but here in Buriram were getting our very own racetrack: Buriram international circuit, located behind the FC Buriram United stadium.

Recently i had an interesting chat with a Thai guy who owns some bike dealerships and is kind of involved with the developing of the track, he told me some more details and plans.

Buriram International racetrack ( trying to get sponsering by Red Bull) is a racetrack designed by Tilke, there plan is to get 50% bike and 50% carraces. it will include a testtrack, a dragstrip and a supercross track.The actual track itself can be divded in 3 separate tracks. It will be open for trackdays and it even would be possible to rent bikes to go on the track.

The work has started and slowly you can see the progress ( every time i go into town i make a small detour to have a look at the work)

It should be ready in Oktober 2014 and with the grand opening there trying to get MotoGP ( at least that's what the guy told me)

There were rumours about trying to get F1 but that will be very, very difficult.

But the circuit is defenitly coming and that's good!! Good for the local economy, creating a lot of jobs, and attracting bike related companies, btw there's a KTM dealership coming to Buriram ( opening in about 3/4 months)

So in about 1,5 year.... welcome to Buriram international circuit.

[Totster]

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/624367-newin-now-constructing-buriram-circuit/

totster

[BSJ]

Any time a new circuit is built is time for motor sport enthusiasts to celebrate.

By the way: where the he11 is Buriram?

[bbradsby]

As discussed on the previous thread for this track, it should be fun for track days for folks with lots of spare time. but as for a business enterprise for attracting international motorsports events... just silly. Its very remote from international airports, major cities... you know... actual paying customers... for anything other than thai football, futsol, molam, chicken fights and muay thai matches.

C'mon, Buriram?!

Edited May 12, 2013 by bbradsby

[Garry]

Much as I like the idea of a first class circuit being built, where is the closet airport (read: large airport) to cater for international teams they are trying to woo. I think the teams will be less than pleased if they have to transport their gear long distance.

[loserlazer]

Guys, it is only 4 hours from bangkok to buriram so not a long distance and i am sure lots of other international tracks around the globe are not next to an international airport as well.

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Edited May 12, 2013 by loserlazer

[Dutchbike]

Guys, it is only 4 hours from bangkok to buriram so not a long distance and i am sure lots of other international tracks around the globe are not next to an international airport as well. Sent from my GT-N7100 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app

Yeah, that's right, it's just about 350 km's from Bangkok.

When the circuit is once there, with the right promotion and marketing i'm sure they can attract some international events, if not.... local events will do it for me as well.

I'm happy i'm getting a track at a half hour ride from my home not having to drive hundreds of km's to see a motorsport event anymore.

[deadman]

what about the road there, isn't it pretty shit? I thought ease of access to a track would be a high priority for international teams.

hopefully it will be completed, I'd love to ride it.

anyone know how long it is?

dm

[Totster]

Guys, it is only 4 hours from bangkok to buriram so not a long distance and i am sure lots of other international tracks around the globe are not next to an international airport as well. Sent from my GT-N7100 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app

Buriram has an airport too

totster

[Dutchbike]

what about the road there, isn't it pretty shit? I thought ease of access to a track would be a high priority for international teams.

hopefully it will be completed, I'd love to ride it.

anyone know how long it is?

dm

Track length is 4077 mtr

Some people think Isaan and Buriram province is a part of Thailand better to be avoided, poor and nothing to do but that's chancing the last some years.

The infrastructure (roads) are much improved and i.m.o better than some other parts in Thailand.

Newin ( who's got an interesting past as a politician) is a bit like a Roman emperor: "give the people bread and games" i don't know about the bread but games where getting.

A real nice football stadium, now a racetrack and a waterpark is also on it's way.

The road up to here from Bangkok is basicly from BKK the 1 ( AH1) to Saraburi then the 2 (AH12) and the 24 to Nang Rong ( all at least 4 lane roads) the last bit the 218 from Nang Rong to Buriram ( 60 km) is a 2 lane road.

On a good day it takes me around 4.5 hours by car.

The roads around the upcoming circuit are already designed to handle a lot of traffic, (after a football match 18.000 people wanna get home).

Buriram airport is located about 40 km outside the city ( near Satuk) never flew from there so i don't know what size of airplane it can handle.

[RubberSideDown]

I'd ride there just to make a few passes on the strip- I hope it all comes together- we could always use a new playground.

[ray23]

Moto GP or Super Bikes would be a great event to have in Thailand.

[Dutchbike]

Time for an update:

Work is still progressing and there is a 2 year contract with the Super GT series ( first race in Oktober 2014) Moto GP in 2015????

Here's a link to the official website:

http://www.bric.co.th/home/default.aspx

And a few pics:

[DILLIGAD]

Any time a new circuit is built is time for motor sport enthusiasts to celebrate.

 

By the way: where the he11 is Buriram?     

Ask in any bar in Bangers or Sin City!

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[yankee99]

[BSJ]

I don't frequent bars anywhere, so I'll look it up on Google Maps

Edited November 7, 2013 by BSJ

[BSJ]

Is "Thunder Castle" where the locals go for farting competitions......or are they into burping! ​

[William Osborne]

well at least its a better option that that sh*tbox 'Thailand circuit'.... suppose people could make a weekend out of going there for track days as it is a fair bit out of the way

[Skint]

No need to worry the infrastructure budget will be paying for the roads to be improved, a few more years of development should see larger motor sport events.

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[ll2]

when i first visited Buri Ram 6 years ago for business, it was a small town and not much to do.

But now a big stadium, one of the most successful football teams in Thailand and now a track with international standards!

Also it became a nice organized clean town.

Sure, Buri Ram is developing faster than many cities along with Thailand thanks to influential political figure Newin Chidchob.

I am sure will be at Buriram track on its opening. It will be nice to watch Moto GP or maybe formula 1 in Thailand 4 hours away yo my house.

[Overandout]

Haven't they applied for MGP in 2016?

[ll2]

when i first visited Buri Ram 6 years ago for business,

But you were just starting out on your TEFL career back then.

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/459365-aycare-they-okay/?p=5021338

again same loser teachers without a bachelor degree running on his old cbr250 all over Bangkok all day like a motorsai to work hourly rate of 250 baht at language school

so, he is thinking like everybody in Thailand is teaching, funny really!

same ass pain, same guy but now 20th username banned and more username to be banned, what a weirdo, no life no hope i guess

[H1w4yR1da]

It'll be a decent weekend ride from Bangkok.

Up Onnut all the way and turn left towards Chachoengsao then right on to the 304. Can go via Korat.

Edited November 8, 2013 by H1w4yR1da

[Dutchbike]

Time for another update:

As some members ( who visited the Big Bike Party on february the 8th) seen with there own eyes BRIC's organisation can throw a nice party, around 3500 big bikes attended the party.

The work on the track is progressing at a steady pass, it looks like they are speeding up. mr Newin promised the track would be completed at the end of August, then it has to be tested and approved by F.I.M and F.I.A.

First races are 4/5 oktober ( Japanese Super GT class) and first Bike races are announced i believe somewhere in November ( Asean 600cc roadracing Championship)

Í'm having a look around the track nearly every week, and it does look good!!

Can't wait having "my own track" at just a half hour ride from my home.

Greetings from Thailand's future motorsport mekka

[Dutchbike]

Opening is getting closer ( first races in October) so time for another update.

the pictures show the progress, it's not that easy anymore to sneak in, so more easier to use BRIC's FB picytures :-)

Also a Ducati dealer is coming to Buriram.

[DLock]

I am impressed that they have done what they said they would do, and it looks pretty cool.

Must make a ride there.

[Dutchbike]

According to BRIC organisation the track is now 85% completed and had it's first FIA inspection by Tim Schenken.

Also there will be the possibility for night races,

here are some pics:

[Dutchbike]

Annoucement for the first races ticket sale starting at September 1st.

Night races ...............

Race Calender for 2014 ( Bike races in Blue)

BRIC's Race Calendar 2014

4-5 October : Buriram United Super GT Race

18-19 October : Bobby Hunter Super One Race (S1R)

1-2 November : Thailand Super Series (TSS)

8-9 November : Asia Road Racing (ARRC)

22-23 November : Asian Le Mans Series

29-30 November : Touring Car Series in Asia (TCSA)

13-14 December : R2M Thailand Super Bikes

[ll2]

i want to know the first track day there

waiting for it for a long time and will join the first track day there!

sincere thanks for people doing and investing it.

[H1w4yR1da]

Grandstand tickets 2000฿?

For Super GT?

MotoGP at Sepang was only 800฿!

I'll pass.

Hopefully when (or if) they get MotoGP or WSBK, the tickets will be more reasonably priced or this place could be a white elephant.

Suzuki GSX-R1000 L3 182 hp in-line 4 Superbike

Edited August 5, 2014 by H1w4yR1da