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There's nothing like the thrill of being amongst it all at the 2000 Qantas Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix. The smell of fuel, the speed, spills and skills of the world's fastest riders. Fuel the passion and book your tickets now. General Admission Adult - Season (all 3 days) $99, Friday $30, Saturday $44, Sunday $60. Grandstand - Adult $214 (all 3 days). Campgrounds - From $71. All prices include GST. Conditions of sale and conditions of entry apply.
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moiorsport Issue 190 13-26 October 2000
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News and Opinion
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Ferrari wins! Schuey's +988 +898 2000 title V8 Supercar calendar 2001, A Race Odyssey Ecclestone slamis IMone Onya, Bernie, we hate them,too Motor Mouth Bright gets ready for Indy 300 The Box Seat Saward gets odd in Tsu City Talk Converter Bernie, so do our readers
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Jenson Button in Japan FI’s baby stars at Suzuka Paul Weel Cool Runnings for Queenslander Blundell looks for FI Test role likely for Briton
Race Coverage
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Houston Champ Cars Vasser is bigger than Texas Brazilian 50Occ GP Rossi wins, so does Roberts Sandown Shell Series The Rat, Ellery and the rest Japanese Grand Prix Michael's title, Mika gracious Saxon Safari Rally Poss, Poss, Poss, Poss, Poss Konica Winternats Willowbank in Springtime! Queensland Sprinters It's almost Summer...
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Photos: Cover: Sutlon-lmages and John Morris/Mpix. Contents: Dirk Klynsmith, Sutlon-lmages, Scott Soto, Slipstream, Marshall Cass.
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