Season-opening Surfers race called off
17 October 2009
Championship organisers sensationally announced the cancellation of the season-opening race in Australia on Saturday with the fear that a shortage of cars could be on track. The race in Surfers Paradise was due to see the series race alongside Australia's V8 Supercars touring car championship for the first time.
The decision was announced by A1GP Chairman Tony Teixeira, who wanted to address everyone involved in the event. "I want to personally apologise to the people affected by this regrettable but unavoidable decision," the South African explained. "The Queensland Government, Gold Coast Motor Events Co, the management and Chairman of the event have been patient and supportive of us in the past weeks.
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