Circuit of Wales racetrack

[Lawrence]

Anyone seen much about this?  It's been approved by local councils, lets hope it goes ahead

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-23246491

[Punkstig]

Yeah, can't wait for the locals to start complaining of unexpected noise after its completed!

[mr self destruct]

If it gets built I'm moving straight to Wales! 

[taylor]

I posted about this twelve ,months ago, and live about 10 miles away, it looks great but I don't think they will get the cash you heard it here first. :evil ,

[Lawrence]

I don't think they will get the cash you heard it here first. :evil ,

Tbh I think this is how it'll end up   I'd love it to happen but I'll believe it when I see it.

[evesdad]

Only 10 mins away from me to but, I'll believe it when it's finished. Anybody know why it would be for all classes of racing except formula one?

[mr self destruct]

Only 10 mins away from me to but, I'll believe it when it's finished. Anybody know why it would be for all classes of racing except formula one?

No-one's given an reason as far as I know, but I reckon it's a case of capacity. If you look at the area I don't think there's the accessibility or the local infrastructure to deal with the crowds, media, support crews and the general F1 circus, while other racing series such as Moto GP, BTCC, FIA GT and the like are much smaller in comparison.


This is only my guess mind, you'd be in a better position to know being local.

[evesdad]

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Only 10 mins away from me to but, I'll believe it when it's finished. Anybody know why it would be for all classes of racing except formula one?

No-one's given an reason as far as I know, but I reckon it's a case of capacity. If you look at the area I don't think there's the accessibility or the local infrastructure to deal with the crowds, media, support crews and the general F1 circus, while other racing series such as Moto GP, BTCC, FIA GT and the like are much smaller in comparison.


This is only my guess mind, you'd be in a better position to know being local.






If you build it they will come as Kevin Costner once said
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[taylor]

to cut a long story short. someone has done a check on the directors etc, none have run anything before, got no money, and the office is above a shop in cheltnam.?

[Phil]

I went up to South Wales this weekend.
The new circuit will be over to the left, maybe. I couldn't get to see the lay of the land, but looked like a small plateau at the top of the hill up though the industrial estate. Most of GB has clear blue skies and scorching sunshine, but here in South Wales......




Some fantastic views and roads in the area.




I headed up to Elan Valley, but a festival in Rhayder caused gridlock in the town centre, so turned around.

The last time I was here in the upper Irfon valley was 1980ish, when I was into canoeing. It had been raining the week before so a few of us from Hereford Kayak Club went for a gander. The upper Irfon is only navigable after heavy rain. The night before we went it snowed. We parked up on the road and tobogganed down from the road to the river in our kayaks.



I stayed in Llanwrtyd Wells, the smallest town in GB. Home of the bog snorkelling world championships and the Alternative World Games held last year alongside the Olympics, including stuff like Carry your Wife race etc. 3 excellent pubs within 400m from the B&B. 1 brewed its own beer. The B&B was a good one too. http://www.bryncelyn-guesthouse.co.uk/
There was a Belgium guy and his 15 year old daughter as pillion staying there. They were on a KTM 990 SM and didn't fancy the South of France as it was too hot and thunderstorms, so chose Wales instead. 
Both ways up to the Severn Bridge it was hot and sunny. Over the new bridge (free for motorbikes)  it dropped in temperature by what seemed like 10c due to the sea. Nice. Then it was cloudier in Wales which was ok as it wasn't so hot.
Leaving Llanwrtyd Wells Sunday morning it started raining! Not enough to wet the roads and only lasted 2 minutes.

http://goo.gl/maps/1182S

http://www.photobox.co.uk/album/1996600794

[nick crisp]

I like the photo link Phil. Looks very much like my collection from various trips in the UK, must figure out how to set up such a link myself. My last Wales trip 2 weeks ago failed due to searing hot weather, and I must have been coming down with the viral infection I 've had for the last couple of weeks - you're just making me want to get straight back out there! I think a couple of the roads you've snapped there I haven't explored yet, so it's unfinished business!
I'm wondering if it's going to be possible to set up a gallery on this site for everyone's touring shots, waiting for Farjo to get back to answer this.

[taylor]

all cancelled by the welsh government lol, even  though local council gave approval lol,

[peejay]

Not exactly cancelled!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-23513570

[Skippernick]

Apprently its because of flora and fauna, but the planners suspected this and added it into the equation so its just the welsh assembly trying to get involved.
Bloody politicians.  :2guns

[mr self destruct]

Bit of good news then!


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-23682621

[mr self destruct]

More good news! Looks like it's properly going to happen! 


http://www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/new...pY8qXA2I24

[taylor]

they want to get the diggers in quick before the government stop it, imagine the luxury apartments they could build there,.

[Dave48]

Apparently they need £280 million investment to get the project going. Used to go to Rassau industrial Estate in my working days & if anyone remembers Ebbw Vale in its steel making hayday any investment in the area has to be good news for all concerned. Has the possibilities of an amazing world class circuit in panoramic scenery. Bring it on!

[msmudge]

I know I'm a biker and that what I'm going to say will piss most if you off. But I hope this dies on its arse. Only yesterday I went to a meeting to discuss the closure of my daughters comprehensive school happening Sept 2015. Right when she's doing her GCSE's. They say they only have £6m to refurbish an old school which will accommodate two schools. It's a fucking joke. Well at least she'll be able to work there as a waitress when she fails her exams due to the upheaval.
Sorry about the rant guys. But it's just how I feel.

[fireblake]

Hey msmudge, I feel your pain but if this track isn't built it would make not one jot of difference to your plight.  Different budgets.

Mickey