Popular Post webfact Posted October 7, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 7, 2014 BURIRAMThailand's first world-class racing circuit makes debutPhumpetch RoumjitThe NationJapanese Super GT cars roar past the grandstand at the Chang International Circuit at the weekend.BANGKOK: -- A life-long dream of many motorsports fans in Thailand was fulfilled last weekend when Chang International Circuit (CIC), the first world-class racing track in the Kingdom, made its debut with the Japanese Super GT and wowed racing enthusiasts around the world.A huge turnout defied the baking heat and humidity to witness a victory for Kazuki Nakajima and James Rossiter of Petronas Tom's RCF in the GT500. Kazuki Hoshino and Spain's Lucas Ordonez of Japanese NDDP Racing team took the GT300 honours.The Thai-owned i-Mobile AAS team, helmed by Thai racer Vuttikorn Inthraphuvasak and Swiss driver Alexandre Imperatori, claimed the GT300 pole position in Saturday's qualifying but had to settle for seventh in the final race on Sunday after suffering an engine malfunction.Behind the success of the CIC's debut was Tipco Asphalt, which was entrusted to lay the FIA Grade 1 racetrack. But the firm said the job was not easy.Kasidis Chareancholwanich, director of the project, said the FIA Grade 1 track required a special ultra-smooth surface able to withstand the impact of high-performance cars while retaining grip to ensure safety at very high speeds.This was the first time a Thai company had ever made an international racetrack, said Kasidis, adding that working with renowned race circuit designer Hermann Tilke was very challenging.The success of CIC could be gauged by the presence of 130,000 spectators during the event.Newin Chidchob, chairman of the CIC's advisory committee, said the circuit is of world class and passed the test conducted by the Japanese Super GT organisers. He also declared that the circuit would be expanded to accommodate 100,000 spectators within this year.With the better-than-expected response from motorsport fans and tourists, Newin's dream of turning Buriram province into a sporting hub is coming to a fruition."In the next five years, Buriram will become one of the top cities in Thailand. Thanks to sports entertainment in Buriram and the many tourist attractions in Thailand, the country will be able to compete with China, Malaysia and Japan as the tourist destination and sports hub of the region," he said.The CIC will also host several major races during the remainder of the year, including the Asian Le Mans Series 2014, Touring Car Series in Asia and the Asia Road Racing motorcycle event. Local races lined up for the circuit include the Thailand Super Series, Pro Racing Series Thailand Championship, Truevisions Bobby Hunter Super One Race, Honda One Make Race and Toyota Motorsport Festival.Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/sports/Thailands-first-world-class-racing-circuit-makes-d-30245001.html-- The Nation 2014-10-08 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnThailandJohn Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Very Cool! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suriya4 Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 It makes malaysia circuit looks like child's play. Soon f1 will dump kl and make mahathair looks like an idiot. F1 will have to come in all 4 fours begging to use newin's circuit instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tomyummer Posted October 7, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 7, 2014 Too bad it's only good enough for GT racing and not F1. It was very challenging making a world class track smooth and impact resistant. Hopefully this technology and technique can be transferred to the public roads now? 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ramrod711 Posted October 8, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 8, 2014 I think it's fantastic for Thailand to have such a facility. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bkkjames Posted October 8, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 8, 2014 It makes malaysia circuit looks like child's play. Soon f1 will dump kl and make mahathair looks like an idiot. F1 will have to come in all 4 fours begging to use newin's circuit instead. And fly back to Bangkok every night to their 5 star hotel... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rametindallas Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Hooray for Newin! Hooray for Buri Ram! This is progress in the right direction and I wish the best for all. Buri Ram needs fewer farmer and more industry/tourism. This if very encouraging. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ATF Posted October 8, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 8, 2014 This circuit was supposed to be built between Bangkok and Chonburi alongside the 7 Motorway until Newin stuck his oar in and got it built in the ass end of beyond. Who is going to drive 4.5 hrs to race in Buriram? It's the regular trackday guys that race every week who keep places like this going. Another real live white elephant. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Crazy chef 1 Posted October 8, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 8, 2014 with this new course Thailand could invent own racing categories such as: tuk tuks,motorbike taxi or mini van...think they practised already enough to make it a class on their own. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chang_paarp Posted October 8, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 8, 2014 I would like to see the condition of the track in a year or two when some maintenance and upkeep is due. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newermonkey Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Final death nail for Bira? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post klauskunkel Posted October 8, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 8, 2014 They will adapt this for the Tour de France. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ATF Posted October 8, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 8, 2014 They will adapt this for the Tour de France. Just give it a year or two and they'll be buffalo racing on it and the track will be lined with somtam sellers. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatsujin Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Great. So is F1 coming to Thailand now like they promised it would next year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post maoro Posted October 8, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 8, 2014 how did 130,000 spectators fit in when the facility has to be expendede to accommodate 100,000??? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickGC Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 A great asset for Thailand and the N/E in particular, despite the predictable negative comments on here. Is also designed to accommodate the Moto GP. A job well done by all involved. http://www.bric.co.th/home/default.aspx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisY1 Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 It makes malaysia circuit looks like child's play. Soon f1 will dump kl and make mahathair looks like an idiot. F1 will have to come in all 4 fours begging to use newin's circuit instead. I don't believe that F1 ever go begging for new venues....... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamNoone88 Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 i wonder if the toilets will be world class and well maintained? Always a sign of a job done well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunjamesjohnson Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 how did 130,000 spectators fit in when the facility has to be expendede to accommodate 100,000??? Didn't I read the place currently holds 50,000? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mancub Posted October 8, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 8, 2014 Good news for all those lovely Burriram ladies...if it becomes such a world class tourist destination, then they'll be able to "work from home" in future . 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffreybangkok Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 It makes malaysia circuit looks like child's play. Soon f1 will dump kl and make mahathair looks like an idiot. F1 will have to come in all 4 fours begging to use newin's circuit instead. This track is only suitable for GT not F1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malt25 Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 how did 130,000 spectators fit in when the facility has to be expendede to accommodate 100,000??? Maybe like most race meetings it was conducted over 2 days.... you think ? "position in Saturday's qualifying but had to settle for seventh in the final race on Sunday" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkey4u Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 They will adapt this for the Tour de France. Just give it a year or two and they'll be buffalo racing on it and the track will be lined with somtam sellers. Love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malt25 Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Very Cool! "the baking heat and humidity" Sorry, I just couldn't resist. I do know what you mean & I agree. Cheers..... Malt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godden Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Hope the surface holds up better than the thai roads, which seems to be about 12 months 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maoro Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 how did 130,000 spectators fit in when the facility has to be expendede to accommodate 100,000??? Didn't I read the place currently holds 50,000? The story said 130,000 spectators were present during the event Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkey4u Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Silly me, I thought ALL roads in Thailand were race tracks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike324 Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Final death nail for Bira? I heard Bira will closed down in a couple of years, the land will be developed into a housing estate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bazmlb Posted October 8, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 8, 2014 It makes malaysia circuit looks like child's play. Soon f1 will dump kl and make mahathair looks like an idiot. F1 will have to come in all 4 fours begging to use newin's circuit instead. This track is only suitable for GT not F1 The track holds a FIA grade 1 license and all cars in this class are able to compete at the track, grade 1 includes F1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy chef 1 Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 I would like to see the condition of the track in a year or two when some maintenance and upkeep is due. not needed- made in Thailand,last forever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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