Maharashtra plans to build F1 Racing Track

FourWheelDrift · 14th November 2010, 21:28

This does seem far-fetched, given that Bernie's already given a contract to the Jaypee Group for a few years.

Source : Maharashtra plans to build F1 Racing Track - The Economic Times

11 Nov, 2010, 10.43PM IST,PTI

Maharashtra plans to build F1 Racing Track

MUMBAI: Maharashtra government has invited bids from consultants for setting up a 'Formula 1 Racing Track' in the state.

Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation which has been entrusted with the job of putting up the track has invited bids from consultancy firms in this regard.

Bids are to be submitted by December 23 and may be opened on the same day, according to the tender document on the website of the corporation.

The consultants should be able to complete the work in six months, it said.

As per the tender, the consultant submitting the bid should have completed an assignment of giving consultancy services for at least one racing track, should have experience in designing race circuits or other sporting facility on a similar scale and should have knowledge of F1 Racing and other forms of Formula racing around the world.

The tender does not indicate the possible location of the racing track but according to reports it is expected to come up along the Mumbai-Pune expressway.

GTO · 15th November 2010, 19:51

Perhaps, it would be wise to gauge the response to the North India F1 track before inviting tenders? Either ways, I am from MH and know how the state administration works. Don't have high hopes.

I'd much rather they focus on other more important issues and leave F1 to privateers. Period.

tanwaramit · 15th November 2010, 20:44

wastage of time and efforts from Maharashtra Government.

Even countries like Abu Dhabi, Malaysia have only ONE F1 circuit. Not sure if the tenders will open OR anything concrete will happen after that.

Akshay1234 · 15th November 2010, 20:48

Not gonna happen anytime soon. Im so sure of it.

Samurai · 15th November 2010, 20:54

I guess they got the idea from Commonwealth Games. The amount of money politicians and officials managed to loot from the CWG coffers is staggering. Still nobody really got punished despite the scam getting such exposure. So it is a safe bet to venture into government sponsored International sports activity.

dhrishikesh · 15th November 2010, 21:51

I didn't think so that there will be a F1 Race Track anytime soon in Maharashtra as first of all, track for Indian F1 GP is taking shape near New Delhi & second reason is that they have condition in tender that the consultants have to complete their work within 6 months which seems to be quiet an impossible task.

shrivz · 16th November 2010, 15:19

It should be an F1 capable track and should be used for all other forms of circuit racing.

Wouldn't it be great if we have a good race track in this part of the country?

Cyrus43 · 11th December 2010, 12:37

Yeah right. Did you know that they were also building a Space shuttle launch platform!!

salilpawar1 · 11th December 2010, 15:05

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Originally Posted by Cyrus43

Yeah right. Did you know that they were also building a Space shuttle launch platform!!

Don't know about anything about a space shuttle launch platform

but a race track is surely in the pipeline. It might not be an F1 race track as such but definitely something that will be upto international standards. It boils down to the interest shown by corporates in taking the project ahead.

This is MSRDC's official tender document for the same:
http://www.msrdc.org/Tenders/T-001245.pdf

goingout · 11th December 2010, 17:53

Sounds like a good initiative! But WTH just 6 months to build the track? Shows how much knowledge the people who are trying to get this done have

prashanth_benz · 11th December 2010, 19:04

@ Above : whats the big deal in building a race track? You just need a design, some road work and some "buildings" ..Im sure you can lay a long winding road in 6 months!!

And that probably was the line of thought of the people who came out with 6month deadline!!

prince_pervez · 11th December 2010, 19:15

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Originally Posted by FourWheelDrift

The tender does not indicate the possible location of the racing track but according to reports it is expected to come up along the Mumbai-Pune expressway.

This makes sense and should be the case due to the proximity to Mumbai airport. I am just hoping the expressway will be always well maintained as a result of this initiative. Atleast till the F1 track exit or something. Besides there are other initiatives like keeping the existing roads in good condition which the government should take care of first.

SilentEngine · 13th December 2010, 21:11

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Originally Posted by goingout

Sounds like a good initiative! But WTH just 6 months to build the track? Shows how much knowledge the people who are trying to get this done have

Quote:

Originally Posted by prashanth_benz

@ Above : whats the big deal in building a race track? You just need a design, some road work and some "buildings" ..Im sure you can lay a long winding road in 6 months!!

And that probably was the line of thought of the people who came out with 6month deadline!!

Actually 6 months is not the deadline to build the track. 6 months is the deadline for the chosen consultancy firm to come up with a feasibility report on the project.

Maharashtra Govt planning new F1 track along Mumbai-Pune Expressway | Indian Car and Bike Blog

Irish · 2nd July 2011, 17:58

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The first ever Formula 1 race in India is yet to be conducted but that does not stop Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) from planning a track in Mumbai. The corporation is looking to construct a F1 circuit on the lines of international standards and is looking for consultatnts to advise them on the developments of the same. Although MSRDC has not declared which location in Mumbai would see the F1 track, a requirement of 500 acres makes Malad, Thane and Panvel the favored locations.
Mr. Bipin Shrimali, VC and MD, MSRDC has revealed that out of three bidders, two have been shortlisted already. Once the final selection is done by the end of the month, MSRDC will commence the development of the F1 circuit which will also feature a theme park. Will FIA have two Grand Prix in India or a race in Mumbai and Delhi will alternate each year?

Source: Motorbeam.com

According to this news, F1 races could coon be conducted in Mumbai.

Cheers!
Irish

pranavt · 5th July 2011, 13:54

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Originally Posted by Cyrus43

Yeah right. Did you know that they were also building a Space shuttle launch platform!!

Pfft, that's nothing. The Maharashtra Govt will soon be inviting tenders for the construction of a suspension bridge from Juhu Beach to California.

14th November 2010, 21:28	#1
FourWheelDrift BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mumbai/PNW Posts: 630 Thanked: 555 Times	Maharashtra plans to build F1 Racing Track This does seem far-fetched, given that Bernie's already given a contract to the Jaypee Group for a few years. Source : Maharashtra plans to build F1 Racing Track - The Economic Times 11 Nov, 2010, 10.43PM IST,PTI Maharashtra plans to build F1 Racing Track MUMBAI: Maharashtra government has invited bids from consultants for setting up a 'Formula 1 Racing Track' in the state. Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation which has been entrusted with the job of putting up the track has invited bids from consultancy firms in this regard. Bids are to be submitted by December 23 and may be opened on the same day, according to the tender document on the website of the corporation. The consultants should be able to complete the work in six months, it said. As per the tender, the consultant submitting the bid should have completed an assignment of giving consultancy services for at least one racing track, should have experience in designing race circuits or other sporting facility on a similar scale and should have knowledge of F1 Racing and other forms of Formula racing around the world. The tender does not indicate the possible location of the racing track but according to reports it is expected to come up along the Mumbai-Pune expressway.
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GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,492 Thanked: 300,288 Times View My Garage	Perhaps, it would be wise to gauge the response to the North India F1 track before inviting tenders? Either ways, I am from MH and know how the state administration works. Don't have high hopes. I'd much rather they focus on other more important issues and leave F1 to privateers. Period.
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tanwaramit Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dilwalon ki Dilli Posts: 1,930 Thanked: 497 Times	wastage of time and efforts from Maharashtra Government. Even countries like Abu Dhabi, Malaysia have only ONE F1 circuit. Not sure if the tenders will open OR anything concrete will happen after that.
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Akshay1234 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 10,265 Thanked: 12,316 Times	Not gonna happen anytime soon. Im so sure of it.
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Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 25,813 Thanked: 45,436 Times View My Garage	I guess they got the idea from Commonwealth Games. The amount of money politicians and officials managed to loot from the CWG coffers is staggering. Still nobody really got punished despite the scam getting such exposure. So it is a safe bet to venture into government sponsored International sports activity.
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dhrishikesh BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mumbai / Pune B Posts: 806 Thanked: 214 Times	I didn't think so that there will be a F1 Race Track anytime soon in Maharashtra as first of all, track for Indian F1 GP is taking shape near New Delhi & second reason is that they have condition in tender that the consultants have to complete their work within 6 months which seems to be quiet an impossible task.
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shrivz BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pune, MH12 Posts: 604 Thanked: 96 Times View My Garage	It should be an F1 capable track and should be used for all other forms of circuit racing. Wouldn't it be great if we have a good race track in this part of the country?
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Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 221 Times View My Garage	Re: Maharashtra plans to build F1 Racing Track Yeah right. Did you know that they were also building a Space shuttle launch platform!!
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goingout BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 236 Thanked: 275 Times	Re: Maharashtra plans to build F1 Racing Track Sounds like a good initiative! But WTH just 6 months to build the track? Shows how much knowledge the people who are trying to get this done have
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prashanth_benz BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: chennai Posts: 64 Thanked: Once	Re: Maharashtra plans to build F1 Racing Track @ Above : whats the big deal in building a race track? You just need a design, some road work and some "buildings" ..Im sure you can lay a long winding road in 6 months!! And that probably was the line of thought of the people who came out with 6month deadline!!
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