Bernie Ecclestone loves Turkey! Buys Turkish GP track
Formula One Supposedly paying close to $180 million for an interest in the circuit, this recent acquisition brings the total number of tracks owned by the Andy Warhol look-alike to two – the other being the Paul Ricard circuit in France.
The move solidifies Turkey's position as a host of Formula One races in the future, but questions regarding the $2.5 million fine that was levied on the organizers after last year's trophy debacle remain. Rumors about Eccelstone's possible involvement in helping to pay the fine have surfaced, but regardless, it's a sweet circuit and we're glad it's sticking around.
[Source: TSN]
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Concerned 6:13PM (4/21/2007)
This is a bad move on Bernie's part. He would do well to not do business with Turkey. Hopefully when it goes bad it does no harm to the sport.
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Evotec 5:11AM (4/22/2007)
Turkey is a (economical) growing country and his investing makes sense.
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Schwag of Tulsa 8:24AM (4/22/2007)
If the Turks try to screw Bernie, he'll just take his races elsewere.
What good is a track without races?
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Galley 10:47AM (4/22/2007)
Bernie may be a freak, but he has great taste in race tracks.
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