Demand for Singapore Grand Prix Tickets Nearly Shuts Down Ordering System
While the United States won’t have a Grand Prix on the 2008 Formula One calendar, in large part because of disinterest on the part of the average American motorsports fan, F1 fanatics in Singapore have nearly shut down the system with demands for tickets to that country’s first GP.
When tickets to the Singapore Grand Prix went on sale today, a flood of customers were forced to wait due to overwhelming demand. The delays were caused by cracks in an ordering system that, while designed for high volume, was unable to cope with the massive demand for tickets.
Michael Roche, the executive director of the Singapore GP Pte Ltd., said, "Whilst we factored in high demand during the designing of the system, the volume of traffic going into the system is unprecedented.
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I kinda believe that 'the US will not have a Gran Prix in 2008' rather because Tony Hulman told Bernie (Ecclestone) to go stuff his request for ever more money. Most of the manufacturers in F1 told Bernie what an a$$ he was for forgoing their most lucrative market, and predictions are that there will be a USGP in 2009.
I've been to all but one of the indy USGPs, and it'sa great spectacle. I'd rather watch a race on TV, cause I get to see more of the actual race, plus get commentary, but the F1 circus is not to be missed. And this race, in the heartland, is accessible to most in the eastern half of the country quite economically.
So here's one voice that says 'disinterest' is not the problem - it's more the money-grubbing antics of Bernie Ecclestone (short may he live).
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Jonathan Fung
I really want to watch this...too bad I'll neither be in Singapore or get this on TV. Hopefully there will be other methods for me to watch this on the internet.
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