Famous for failure: The U.S. Grand Prix might work ... in Austin?
By John Flood
08.22.11 | 12:00 pm
Formula One in the United States is now just over 50 years old. The first Formula One U.S. Grand Prix was held at the now famous Sebring International Raceway in southern Florida in 1959. The circuit had already established itself as an international racing venue with the Twelve Hours of Sebring, first contested in 1952, and the promoters hoped to further their international credentials with the introduction of the F1 World Championships.
Good informative article giving a potted history of the US F1 history.
I am of the opinion that Austin will provide a great long term home for the US F1 GP and also other International series such as MotoGP and the American series which will race there.
The track itself looks stunning and is a welcome change from the sterile "Tilkedromes" which the newer F1 tracks have become.
Posted by: Stuart | August 23, 2011 at 06:36 AM
Now, many people around the world will have the opportunity to experience a world-class event, facility and city. “We are pleased Texas has the opportunity to be involved with Formula 1 and that an event of this magnitude is coming to Austin,” said Susan Combs, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.
Posted by: Chevy HHR cold air intake | August 25, 2011 at 01:58 AM
F-1 is the best. Who would want to turn them down?
Posted by: CGS Motorsports | October 20, 2011 at 05:20 AM
F-1 race is most waited car racing event. Being on the seat watching the race is pretty fantastic experience.
Posted by: CGS performance air intake | October 28, 2011 at 11:58 PM
This might be the home circuit for F-1 in the US. Who knows?
Posted by: CGS cat back exhaust | December 12, 2011 at 01:01 AM