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WALKER WARNS CAMS ON AUSTRALIAN GP

Friday, November 12, 2010

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WALKER WARNS CAMS ON AUSTRALIAN GP

The Australian Grand Prix is again under threat over an argument involving fees paid to the sport's Australian National Sporting Association (ASN) CAMS. Australian Grand Prix boss Ron Walker has called on CAMS to drop its' organising fee for the event, said to be around $800'000 AUD. In a remarkable display of pots describing kettles as less than pristine, Walker has accused CAMS  of holding the event to ransom. Mr Walker said that CAMS was a monopoly and demanded that services supplied by CAMS be put out to tenderm a request backed up by acting CEO for the event Andrew Westacott. “The AGPC contract with CAMS has expired. Any new contract entered into by AGPC is reviewed to ensure the scope of works and services provided are competitively costed and any cost savings are delivered. CAMS have been invited to submit a proposal for the supply of the services relating to the role of race organiser at the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix. “ CAMS is Australia's FIA approved ASN and are responsible for providing flag marshals, scrutineers, and other volunteers essential to the safe running of the Grand Prix.

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IN PIT LANE PODCAST OCT 26 Tony Thorton

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

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ANDRA CEO Tony Thorton joins In Pit Lane to discuss the push for a new drag strip for Melbourne.

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POLICE TO CHARGE “HOON” HAMILTON

Saturday, March 27, 2010

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POLICE TO CHARGE “HOON” HAMILTON

2008 World Champion Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton has become a victim of the Victorian Government's Anti-Hoon laws after he was pulled over by Victorian Police last night. Hamilton was leaving the Albert Park circuit when he allegedly did a burnout in his road going Mercedes. In a statement issued by McLaren late last night Hamilton said: "This evening, I was driving in an over-exuberant manner and, as a result, was stopped by the police. "What I did was silly, and I want to apologise for it."

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FIA RESPONDS TO FOTA THREAT: SEE NO EVIL, HEAR NO…

Friday, June 19, 2009

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FIA RESPONDS TO FOTA THREAT: SEE NO EVIL, HEAR NO…

  The FIA have released a terse press release in response to the announcement that FOTA teams including Ferrari, Red Bull, McLaren, BMW Sauber and Brawn GP would stage a rival Formula One series in 2010. The simple 110 word statement reads: The FIA has noted the latest press statement from FOTA. The FIA is disappointed but not surprised by FOTA’s inability to reach a compromise in the best interests of the sport. It is clear that elements within FOTA have sought this outcome throughout the prolonged period of negotiation and have not engaged in the discussions in good faith. The FIA cannot permit a financial arms race in the Championship nor can the FIA allow FOTA to dictate the rules of Formula One.  The deadline for unconditional entries to the 2010 FIA Formula World Championship will expire this evening.  The 2010 FIA Formula One World Championship entry list will be announced tomorrow. Meanwhile here in beautiful GirtbySea, Victorian tourism and special events apologist Tim Holding has announced to an eager and bewildered mainstream media that the Albert Park GP will go ahead as planned no matter what happens in Europe. Tourism and Major Events Minister Tim Holding said the contract with Mr Ecclestone ensures a Formula 1 Grand Prix takes place every year up until 2015.  "This is part of the pushing and shoving that Formula 1 is well known for,'' Mr Holding said.  Speaking to the Murdoch media owned Herald Sun Holding said "We know these negotiations will continue and we also know that we will get a good outcome. Let's give the negotiations that are currently underway an opportunity to run their course.''  Mr Holding left the media conference on his magical flying carpet to return to Asgard.  

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