Official Greek Thread

[elinagr]

Hello, is time to have our thread and talk about ourselves, about f1 in Greece and a future race...maybe..

My name is Elina, i am from Athens and now i study in Cyprus, i am 22 years old :D

[MrJan]

Lame, I thought this was a thread especially for my football team whose nickname is the Grecians :D

Is there much motorsport in Greece? I know that the Acropolis is one of the most famous rallying events but besides that little springs to mind :D

[Viktory]

(Very O.T.)

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That's all I wanted to say :)

A bit more on topic, are there any greek talents maybe having a shot at getting into F1? Don't know many drivers from Greece.

[MrJan]

(Very O.T.)

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That's all I wanted to say :)

A bit more on topic, are there any greek talents maybe having a shot at getting into F1? Don't know many drivers from Greece.

I take it that's aimed at the European Championships this evening rather than you being a gloating Salisbury City fan laughing at my expense :D

I'm sure that there have been Greek drivers about but really can't think of any.

[Valve Bounce]

I don't know about Greece, especially the terrain nor whether it would be suitable for a GP, but certainly Cyprus would be great. I am sure there is ample land around to construct a GP circuit, and the track doesn't have to be flat either.

Of course one would have to get the agreement of the landholders to build such a circuit. I remember the days when one of the land owners did not agree to the Nicosia Limassol Highway, and he threatened to lie in the path of the bulldozers. He also had a shotgun. :eek:

Cypriots are well known for their love of motorsport and there's been the Cyprus Rally from way, way back.

[Mickey T]

Greece voted for Max, so they're probably on the books for one of Germany's GPs by now

[Valve Bounce]

Besides, if Turkey has a GP, I think Greece or at least Cyprus should also get one.

Sorry Mickey, but where the races are held is decided by greedy Bernie. But in Cyprus, the UN is always happy to chip in.

[elinagr]

Turkey manage to build the circuit in zero time..i smell political inverstments..
F1 -->europe-->turkey connections...

Greeks are sleeping...

[Valve Bounce]

Turkey manage to build the circuit in zero time..i smell political inverstments..
F1 -->europe-->turkey connections...

Greeks are sleeping...

That's the tragedy. :(

[Dave B]

Greece surprised many cynics when it managed to complete its Olympic facilities (just) in time for the 2004 games - the country had a somewhat undeserved reputation for being a little behind the times on such matters. The Olympics went a long way to proving their ability to host international sporting events, so if they could channel the same enthusaiam into building an F1 facility the results could be very interesting.

I've holidayed in Greece three times, I'd certainly consider a 4th trip if it included a GP :cool:

[SGWilko]

Greece surprised many cynics when it managed to complete its Olympic facilities (just) in time for the 2004 games - the country had a somewhat undeserved reputation for being a little behind the times on such matters. The Olympics went a long way to proving their ability to host international sporting events, so if they could channel the same enthusaiam into building an F1 facility the results could be very interesting.

I've holidayed in Greece three times, I'd certainly consider a 4th trip if it included a GP :cool:

Aren't Greece's olympic facilities lying unused now?

[elinagr]

the houses they build,and the Olympic village, are given to poor families

[leopard]

Hello, is time to have our thread and talk about ourselves, about f1 in Greece and a future race...maybe..

My name is Elina, i am from Athens and now i study in Cyprus, i am 22 years old :D

Hello nice meet you, fyi my study finished when I was 21 :)

[elinagr]

master degree?

[Valve Bounce]

the houses they build,and the Olympic village, are given to poor families

Cypriots or Greeks?

[ChrisS]

I don't know about Greece, especially the terrain nor whether it would be suitable for a GP, but certainly Cyprus would be great. I am sure there is ample land around to construct a GP circuit, and the track doesn't have to be flat either.

Of course one would have to get the agreement of the landholders to build such a circuit. I remember the days when one of the land owners did not agree to the Nicosia Limassol Highway, and he threatened to lie in the path of the bulldozers. He also had a shotgun. :eek:

Cypriots are well known for their love of motorsport and there's been the Cyprus Rally from way, way back.

Talks of building a permanent racing facility in Cyprus pop up every so often, when a serious illegal street racing accident happens but as soon as the initial reaction dies down everything is forgotten.

The government did appear to make a serious attempt in 2004, when they said they were making enquires to built an F1 test track in Cyprus. Things went as far as designing a track. A 5.8km circuit with a cross over section like Suzuka. With estimated costs for construction at Cy£85 million (about 145 mil Euro) but a formal bit to the FIA was never made.

[Valve Bounce]

Talks of building a permanent racing facility in Cyprus pop up every so often, when a serious illegal street racing accident happens but as soon as the initial reaction dies down everything is forgotten.

The government did appear to make a serious attempt in 2004, when they said they were making enquires to built an F1 test track in Cyprus. Things went as far as designing a track. A 5.8km circuit with a cross over section like Suzuka. With estimated costs for construction at Cy£85 million (about 145 mil Euro) but a formal bit to the FIA was never made.

Quite seriously, I think they need the UN to fund it, or maybe a World Bank Loan!!

[elinagr]

they need someone crazy to give the money

[veeten]

Where's Ody? :confused:

He should stop by and say 'Hello'. :)

[Valve Bounce]

they need someone crazy to give the money

I nominate Bernie :D