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John Rowland May 21st 04 11:14 PM

London Grand Prix route
 

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/moto...ne/3735029.stm

Oxford Street seems like a bad idea to me - it would lose too much shopping
money, and although it's world famous (why?), it doesn't work as a
television backdrop.

--
John Rowland - Spamtrapped
Transport Plans for the London Area, updated 2001
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Acro...69/tpftla.html
A man's vehicle is a symbol of his manhood.
That's why my vehicle's the Piccadilly Line -
It's the size of a county and it comes every two and a half minutes



Kevin Bean May 22nd 04 01:55 AM

London Grand Prix route
 
"John Rowland" wrote in message
...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/moto...ne/3735029.stm

Oxford Street seems like a bad idea to me - it would lose too much

shopping
money, and although it's world famous (why?), it doesn't work as a
television backdrop.

--
John Rowland - Spamtrapped
Transport Plans for the London Area, updated 2001
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Acro...69/tpftla.html
A man's vehicle is a symbol of his manhood.
That's why my vehicle's the Piccadilly Line -
It's the size of a county and it comes every two and a half minutes


As a GP would require closing the circuit for at least 1-2 weekdays (for
setting up and testing etc), I cannot imagine a GP taking place in central
London. A GP cannot be compared with the London marathon due to the safety
barriers etc that are required for GPs.

I am sure that some of the obstacles (traffic islands etc) could not be
easily moved.

Does anyone know how long the roads are closed on other 'public road'
circuits.



Simon Harvey May 22nd 04 02:37 AM

London Grand Prix route
 
On Sat, 22 May 2004 00:14:57 +0100, "John Rowland"
wrote:


http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/moto...ne/3735029.stm

Oxford Street seems like a bad idea to me - it would lose too much shopping
money, and although it's world famous (why?), it doesn't work as a
television backdrop.


How about the sewers, like the Italian Job?

Or embankment - tunnel - Canary Wharf.

Simon


dave F May 23rd 04 05:33 PM

London Grand Prix route
 

Kevin Bean wrote in message
.. .
"John Rowland" wrote in message
...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/moto...ne/3735029.stm

Oxford Street seems like a bad idea to me - it would lose too much

shopping
money, and although it's world famous (why?), it doesn't work as a
television backdrop.

--
John Rowland - Spamtrapped
Transport Plans for the London Area, updated 2001
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Acro...69/tpftla.html
A man's vehicle is a symbol of his manhood.
That's why my vehicle's the Piccadilly Line -
It's the size of a county and it comes every two and a half minutes


As a GP would require closing the circuit for at least 1-2 weekdays (for
setting up and testing etc), I cannot imagine a GP taking place in central
London. A GP cannot be compared with the London marathon due to the safety
barriers etc that are required for GPs.

I am sure that some of the obstacles (traffic islands etc) could not be
easily moved.

Does anyone know how long the roads are closed on other 'public road'
circuits.



I'm pretty sure they prepare the Monaco GP 'furniture' from March time. Over
2 weeks they have not only have the F1 race but vintages, F3000 and other
supporting races.



Amateur Delphi Student May 23rd 04 05:53 PM

London Grand Prix route
 
I am a Formula One fan living in London and I have contemplated this idea
many a time. I made this idea for a circuit years ago.

http://www.bigorangelovebus.net/streetsmall.gif

Pit straight is the green part along the mall. Cars run anti-clockwise.

"John Rowland" wrote in message
...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/moto...ne/3735029.stm

Oxford Street seems like a bad idea to me - it would lose too much

shopping
money, and although it's world famous (why?), it doesn't work as a
television backdrop.

--
John Rowland - Spamtrapped
Transport Plans for the London Area, updated 2001
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Acro...69/tpftla.html
A man's vehicle is a symbol of his manhood.
That's why my vehicle's the Piccadilly Line -
It's the size of a county and it comes every two and a half minutes





James May 24th 04 01:00 AM

London Grand Prix route
 
I agree. Here's my version:

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/james.dowden/londongp.htm

"John Rowland" wrote in message ...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/moto...ne/3735029.stm

Oxford Street seems like a bad idea to me - it would lose too much shopping
money, and although it's world famous (why?), it doesn't work as a
television backdrop.



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