GP Coverage Extends To Auckland

Posted: Tue 22 May 2001

For anyone living in the Auckland area who is interested in the GP MOTORCYCLE RACING, now that Sky TV is no longer playing the races.

There is Satellite coverage of the 500, 250, 125, GP’S from Le Man’s in France replayed on Monday nights after the race (although it will be live screening for Philip Island, Japan and Malaysia rounds later in the year)

The screenings will be at “Our Local” a pub at 254 Roscommon Rd, Wiri. Ph (09) 2682020.

Next screening will be Monday 21st May 7pm until 10.30pm. There is a $5 cover charge

The Pub has a set up with a grand stand and a big screen – plus full bar and food facilities

Here is a list of dates and screening times

  • FRANCE (LE MANS) MONDAY 21/05/01
  • ITALY (MUGELLO) MONDAY 04/06/01
  • SPAIN (CIRCUIT DE CATALUNYA) MONDAY 18/06/01
  • NETHERLANDS (ASSEN) MONDAY 02/07/01
  • GREAT BRITAIN (DONINGTON PARK) MONDAY 09/07/01
  • GERMANY (SACHSENRING) MONDAY 23/07/01
  • CZECH REPUBLIC (BRNO) MONDAY 27/08/01
  • PORTUGAL (ESTORIL) MONDAY 10/09/01
  • SPAIN (VALENCIANA) MONDAY 24/09/01
  • JAPAN (MOTEGI) SUNDAY 07/10/01 *LIVE
  • AUSTRALIA (PHILLIP ISLAND) SUNDAY 14/10/01 *LIVE
  • MALAYSIA (SEPANG) SUNDAY 21/10/01 *LIVE
  • BRAZIL (NELSON PIQUET) MONDAY 05/11/01

For confirmation of start times or further info Contact Brendan At b.tibbitts@xtra.co.nz or Ph 525-1226 (a/h)