Korea circuit now? PHOTO

**shostak** · 20th August 2010, 17:14

**Ste** · 20th August 2010, 17:20

They've got 2 months left, they are never going to be ready...surely?

**Agron** · 20th August 2010, 17:39

Bernie: we will say it's the worlds first F1 dirt track.
Advisor: hmmm ok, but it also has a river
Bernie: so?
Advisor: there's no bridge.
Bernie: first F1 dirt and underwater track. Heck, I even convinced them to race in the desert, twice.

**NJB13** · 20th August 2010, 17:49

The picture is maybe May or possibly into July. Search Korean GP track images.

**Jonny** · 20th August 2010, 18:12

Wasn't there talk of Magny-Cours replacing Korea if it was not ready in time a couple of months back? I suppose that won't happen now either

**Salvador Dali** · 20th August 2010, 18:32

Korea will have their GP in time no worries! To much at stake to goof up me thinks... The photo is an old one I'm sure!

**Rob** · 20th August 2010, 19:11

Originally Posted by Salvador Dali

Korea will have their GP in time no worries! To much at stake to goof up me thinks... The photo is an old one I'm sure!

no that isnt an old photo, that is how it looks. F1 magazine has run bit on it this month. I quote little bit from the article....

"As we survey the scene, it's clear how much work is still to be done-and why the Koreans are apprehensive about letting us look around. The actual track is nowhere to be seen, and it takes huge amounts of imagination and direction to quess how the track layout will look. There is no aspalt racetrack to be seen-just dirt tracks."

It isnt looking good or sounding great by reading the whole article. F1 is up against it out there, F1 is less popular than baseball. Cannt see it happening myself, if it do happen, grandstands will be half empty.

**zuludemon** · 20th August 2010, 19:57

Its an old photo for sure...

http://news.jeonnam.go.kr/isn/board/...0000/4-1_3.jpg

**Salvador Dali** · 20th August 2010, 20:04

Well if what you said and read is true than that is worrying. Sorry, I was sure it was an old photo. I really have to look up things before I open my big mouth... sorry m8

Oh well no Korea GP then... what a nice way to throw taxpayers hard earned money out the window...
Bernie must be happy - he has now room for one more new GP... Russian GP anyone

**zuludemon** · 20th August 2010, 20:06

I think the first photo leads you to believe the track isnt that far on - but I think we should be ok...

Things tend to get built/constructed very quickly in the east - china/japan etc so cant see korea being too different.

**Salvador Dali** · 20th August 2010, 20:13

Yeah Zuludemon I know the eastern way of work very well that is why I said it will be done in my first post. If the only thing that is missing is the asphalt than that is no big deal, but with all the rain recently the work had to suffer. So 2 months till the GP and there is still mud on most of the track you can't just pore asphalt on IMHO...

I still have a little hope, for their sake. If they fail someone will get killed...

**zuludemon** · 20th August 2010, 20:16

Aye, they need to make good progress over the next 2 weeks I would say... else they will be in trouble...

**zuludemon** · 20th August 2010, 20:22

from 5livef1 on twitter.... made a few calls, checked a few things out and apparently the Korean Circuit is a lot further on than that pic shows...

**Salvador Dali** · 20th August 2010, 20:31

That is what I thought! Thanks Zuludemon!

I knew that the Koreans would not let me down!

**F1ferrarifanUSA** · 20th August 2010, 22:28

Only one way to find out!

**Amuse** · 21st August 2010, 08:14

http://blog.naver.com/idgeek?Redirec...No=60113445291
Some pictures taken yesterday.

**Rishu** · 21st August 2010, 08:53

Originally Posted by Amuse

http://blog.naver.com/idgeek?Redirec...No=60113445291
Some pictures taken yesterday.

Still dodgy

**Hornet** · 21st August 2010, 09:33

Originally Posted by Amuse

http://blog.naver.com/idgeek?Redirec...No=60113445291
Some pictures taken yesterday.

2 months should be more than enough to complete that, IMO

**Rob** · 21st August 2010, 12:45

Originally Posted by Amuse

http://blog.naver.com/idgeek?Redirec...No=60113445291
Some pictures taken yesterday.

but still, they pictures of the grandstand and pit complex. In other picture there is asphalt but only small sector. Im my mind this isnt going to happen, way to behind. Typhoon season set them back by alot. If do happen, hats off to them, still very dodgy.

**Stormsearcher** · 21st August 2010, 13:23

Its in Korea. Am not worried. Those blokes will have it ready no matter what. If this was India, i would have been very worried.

**gvsnraju85** · 21st August 2010, 14:47

Originally Posted by Stormsearcher

Its in Korea. Am not worried. Those blokes will have it ready no matter what. If this was India, i would have been very worried.

Are you an Indian????

**pilotHans** · 23rd August 2010, 18:27

looking at the photo's.........2months....hmmmm......so the track doesn't need any testing i assume

**NJB13** · 24th August 2010, 02:03

Originally Posted by pilotHans

looking at the photo's.........2months....hmmmm......so the track doesn't need any testing i assume

Races are scheduled starting in Sept.

**justjesper** · 24th August 2010, 02:57

There got to be newer pictures out there somewhere. Has to be or does anyone know how it will be ready on time ?

**gvsnraju85** · 24th August 2010, 18:05

The Indian track seems to be on time courtsey the links below:

http://www.formula1.com/news/intervi...0/8/11151.html

http://www.formula1.com/news/headlin...0/8/11150.html

Being an Indian I am so happy that i will finally be able to see the race live....yipeeeeeeeeee.........and hopefully i will meet some of you guys

**justjesper** · 24th August 2010, 19:05

Originally Posted by gvsnraju85

The Indian track seems to be on time

It's interesting that a country that is getting a lot of help from other countries have the money to build a F1 track and run it. I think it's great for India, I just hope the money is channeled out to the people and not into some massive corporation.

Regarding Korea, I cant find anything out there that shows the track in better pictures. But Korea is in a good financial situation, would just like to see a bit more.

**Stormsearcher** · 24th August 2010, 19:57

Originally Posted by gvsnraju85

Are you an Indian????

Yup, i am man. And proud to be.
But facts are facts and seeing how CWG is going, my statement shouldnt be so shocking.

**Stormsearcher** · 24th August 2010, 19:58

Originally Posted by justjesper

It's interesting that a country that is getting a lot of help from other countries have the money to build a F1 track and run it. I think it's great for India, I just hope the money is channeled out to the people and not into some massive corporation.

Regarding Korea, I cant find anything out there that shows the track in better pictures. But Korea is in a good financial situation, would just like to see a bit more.

Valid fears and concerns. The money will all go into some politicians pockets. Story of our lives here.

**TheProdigalSon** · 24th August 2010, 21:50

Hope they got the memo their building an F1 circuit and not a rally stage

**NJB13** · 31st August 2010, 05:31

I'm thinking about going to this race so I called their support centre (go the number from the official circuit web site) English version of official Korean circuit web site
They advised the laying of the asphalt is due for completion on Sept 3rd. All finishing touches (landscape and lighting etc) due for completion by early October.

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