No WSBK in America next year

[mjrydsfast]

Sad. Such a fun series, and it'll even better now with Bautista and Redding to put a scare into Rea. I'm surprised COTA doesn't jump on this, or even Sonoma.

 

[Kalvin00]

Sad. Such a fun series, and it'll even better now with Bautista and Redding to put a scare into Rea. I'm surprised COTA doesn't jump on this, or even Sonoma.

There's no way Sonoma could afford to bring WSBK there. Plus it is so far from a world class facility in its current shape.

Sucks though. I was really hoping to see WSBK next July. :thumbdown

 

[Caddywumpus]

COTA is broke out of money.

Places to race are drying up

 

[R3DS!X]

or even Sonoma.

I think Sonoma would be biting off more than it could chew. It's a lovely track but the facilities and space is lacking compared to laguna. Imagine WSBK going to button willow or THill

 

[budman]

There are a few American tracks that might be able to host WSBK, but for sure it is disappointing to have none going.

COTA would of course be cool and we know Marquez would not win it.

 

[berth]

I wouldn't go today, but I enjoyed the races at Miller (or whatever it's called today). Loved seeing them pull down that front straight.

 

[banshee01]

I always go with my wife, uncle, and cousin. We have a good time. Major bummer

Well I am gonna enjoy the track days there while they last

 

[CrumpetRocket]

It is a major bummer. Laguna seca has been an annual trip for me and the guys for the last ten years. I might have to reduce myself to watching cars race this year.

 

[WorldSBK]

Anyone knows the reasons why WSBK will not come to Laguna Seca ? Is it because not enough spectators showed up the last couple years ?

 

[Caddywumpus]

Laguna just changed management

 

[dtrides]

Anyone knows the reasons why WSBK will not come to Laguna Seca ? Is it because not enough spectators showed up the last couple years ?

I am sure this is part of it.
Also , too far to ride from B.A.....:x
But close enough for Canadians...:laughing
DT

 

[stangmx13]

Anyone knows the reasons why WSBK will not come to Laguna Seca ? Is it because not enough spectators showed up the last couple years ?

nope. no one has published any credible information explaining why. complaints about management changes, cost, lack of spectators, etc is all speculation.

Laguna generally has avg attendance compared to other WSBK rounds. in 2018, that event was 5th out of 13 rounds for highest attendance.
http://resources.worldsbk.com/newsdesk/2019/Media Guide/mediaguide_2019_9-05_LOW-compressed_v3.pdf

 

[NorCalBusa]

There is but one reason "why"; Money. A deal couldn't be made, its that simple.

 

[budman]

There is but one reason "why"; Money. A deal couldn't be made, its that simple.

Pretty much. If all the parties involved can't make a buck then shit happens we don't like to see when it comes to what we desire to see.

 

[bluegixxer600]

I was looking forward to being a corner worker again with my son. That was a great experience and I'm glad we got to do it! Maybe again someday......

 

[jd41]

I'm hoping MotoAmerica will still be able to do the Laguna Seca round.

 

[afm199]

nope. no one has published any credible information explaining why. complaints about management changes, cost, lack of spectators, etc is all speculation.

Laguna generally has avg attendance compared to other WSBK rounds. in 2018, that event was 5th out of 13 rounds for highest attendance.
http://resources.worldsbk.com/newsdesk/2019/Media Guide/mediaguide_2019_9-05_LOW-compressed_v3.pdf

My understanding is that there's no one to negotiate with. TDP's aren't booking either.

 

[Climber]

No American riders in the paddock.

That probably has a bit to do with it.

Let's face it, the USA hasn't had any real contender for awhile at the top levels of motorcycle road racing.

 

[sf250gto]

WSBK was off the schedule for this past year at Laguna Seca and was added only after the races in Malaysia fell through. I don't think getting dropped has anything to do with the management change, just pure economics.

 

[Map8]

No American riders in the paddock.

That probably has a bit to do with it.

Let's face it, the USA hasn't had any real contender for awhile at the top levels of motorcycle road racing.

Former MotoAmerica Superbike racer Garrett Gerloff is signed to race on the GRT Yamaha World Superbike team in 2020.

Gerloff has already ridden the bike at an official WSBK test at Aragon where he was just a few tenths off the factory Yamaha riders despite Gerloff's first time at Aragon and first time on the Pirelli tires. He will be testing again at Jerez next Tuesday and Wednesday.