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.
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 THillor even Sonoma.
Anyone knows the reasons why WSBK will not come to Laguna Seca ? Is it because not enough spectators showed up the last couple years ?
Anyone knows the reasons why WSBK will not come to Laguna Seca ? Is it because not enough spectators showed up the last couple years ?
There is but one reason "why"; Money. A deal couldn't be made, its that simple.
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
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.