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Old 12-06-2004, 2:49 PM
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MotoGP to China

LONDON, Dec 6 (Reuters) - China will host a MotoGP motorcycling grand prix for the next seven years, organisers said on Monday.
The 2005 race will take place on May 1 and Shanghai will host a grand prix until 2011, they said in a statement after an official signing ceremony in Shanghai.

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Makes sense to me, racing is marketing, and that's a big market.
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F1 raced there this year I believe.
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Re: MotoGP to China

Largest Single Motorcycle market in the world Makes total sense
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Re: MotoGP to China

Did you guys see the track layout
http://www.crash.net/uk/en/picture_v...d=6&pid=151805
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I can hear Max crying already
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Re: MotoGP to China

holy crap that track looks awesome
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Should definately prove to be an interesting venue. I am looking forward to seeing this one!
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Looks like a NC road, well except the straight parts.
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Re: MotoGP to China

New track. No set up data for anyone. Edwards on a championship winning bike and team................. any bets against Colin taking out the China round in 2005? Hahahaha
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