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  • #16
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    good news followed by some bad announcement

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    • #17
      good news indeed. prices are little higher on the side but still thats ok considering the fact that we are taking on the track where people like f1 stars hamilton, vettel, schumacher have raced on this track

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      • #18
        Originally posted by Samarth 619 View Post
        Keeping price high is no solution to entertain quality people only.
        True

        Originally posted by Samarth 619 View Post
        Of course, to some extent it works out like you said... A certain commuter group will never make it to this track due to the price being high so we'll see some enthusiastic population there for sure.
        Track usage is only for enthusiastic population who can afford full riding gear and at least a bike capable of doing triple digit speeds & proper stopping capabilities because no one will ride a bike on an International F-1/ Moto GP approved circuit below the speed limits

        Originally posted by Satellite.kid View Post
        I am not sure if the price can be declared high or not. But I will pay it. This is an international track and not just a domestic track for hosting local races.
        well said, keeping the price aside, its a privilege just to let us on an International level track.
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        • #19
          With just 6 public track days in a YEAR, I doubt how this will be economically viable. A day's session will see around 9-9.5 lacs. For 6 days, this adds up to 54-57lac. I doubt such a small amount would be enough for the upkeep of a F1 standard racetrack. In that amount, they also have to pay the salaries of marshalls / safety car etc.

          More track days would ensure better utilization of the facility, profitability and more rubber laid out on the track . Extra rubber = extra grip for everyone so that can never be bad.
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          • #20
            Originally posted by antz.bin View Post
            With just 6 public track days in a YEAR, I doubt how this will be economically viable. A day's session will see around 9-9.5 lacs. For 6 days, this adds up to 54-57lac. I doubt such a small amount would be enough for the upkeep of a F1 standard racetrack. In that amount, they also have to pay the salaries of marshalls / safety car etc.

            More track days would ensure better utilization of the facility, profitability and more rubber laid out on the track . Extra rubber = extra grip for everyone so that can never be bad.
            Mercedes is/was having their own Driving experience thingy where one can enroll for track driving classes for Rs75000/-(For non Merc owners) and Rs50000/-(for existing Merc Owners only)
            Similarly there will be media events every now and then so BIC is actually making decent money out there. Not to forget the profit they recieve from F1 every year.
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            • #21
              Originally posted by antz.bin View Post
              More track days would ensure better utilization of the facility, profitability and more rubber laid out on the track . Extra rubber = extra grip for everyone so that can never be bad.
              More rubber laid on the track? AFAIK F1, MotoGp and WSBK hate it when a track has been used for any other purpose. It makes the track dirty. I don't think these bikes and especially cars will be of any help to the track per se. On the other hand a bad crash might damage the track. Something you wouldn't want to happen before a race.

              About the cost, yes it wont keep out all the idiots, but it is a step in the correct direction.
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              • #22
                Originally posted by antz.bin View Post
                With just 6 public track days in a YEAR, I doubt how this will be economically viable. A day's session will see around 9-9.5 lacs. For 6 days, this adds up to 54-57lac. I doubt such a small amount would be enough for the upkeep of a F1 standard racetrack. In that amount, they also have to pay the salaries of marshalls / safety car etc.

                More track days would ensure better utilization of the facility, profitability and more rubber laid out on the track . Extra rubber = extra grip for everyone so that can never be bad.
                true, the cost for bikers should be less and there should be more trackdays available for public. that way we will have to pay less and have more options for dates and track owner can also earn more.

                i differ on the rubber part though, too less and too much rubber -- both are bad.
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