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Re: The 2012 Yee-Haw GP

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f1m wrote:Despite my goofy post subject, it would be nice if this actually happened, but I really have my doubts. I just can't imagine building a whole new F1 track in the time allotted considering the economy and probable complete lack of federal or state financial support.

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Well, there will be a tad of "overage" from the Gulf clean-up...........

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Re: The 2012 Yee-Haw GP

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lumpulus wrote:
elan wrote: Not until a really good American driver comes along.
So never then. ;)
Them's fightin' words, mister! :lol:
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Re: The 2012 Yee-Haw GP

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It's been a long time since Dan Gurney and Phil Hill... ;)

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Re: The 2012 Yee-Haw GP

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Never happen. In today's tight credit market who is going to finance such a venture?

These guys really should look at what happened to Donington to see what they are up against.....

Best bet for a USA GP: Road America, Watkin Glen, and Indy.....


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Re: The 2012 Yee-Haw GP

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It's about as likely to happen as USF1 being on the 2011 grid. Where's the $700+ million coming from to cover a 10 year contract? ($350M to build the circuit and $350M to pay Bernie for his fees over 10 years)
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Re: The 2012 Yee-Haw GP

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^ THAT!

I think that era is long gone. That's why I think we should really ride on the legacy of former good American drivers.
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Re: The 2012 Yee-Haw GP

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What is up with all these proposed F1 races. Last month it was Jersey City NJ then is was Bayonne NJ ,last week was Monticello NY , and this week Austin TX , Who`s next , we should start poll on what is the next city , I wold loke to see a Grand Prix in this country , but i have my doubts . Can`t see anyone spending that kind of money to build a track that might be taken away by mother nature .
Good luck to whoever .
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Re: The 2012 Yee-Haw GP

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f1m wrote:I just can't imagine building a whole new F1 track in the time allotted considering the economy and probable complete lack of federal or state financial support.

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There is no way anyone could do this without federal and/or state support. We're talking several 100 million dollars here. IMS tried to fund it privately and we all know how that went. Given the economy, I can't see the people of Texas supporting spending their (taxes) money on an idea that has a VERY small chance of being a profitable return on the money.

I am happy to see the return of the USGP and I, for one, am damn glad it didn't return to Indy.

Good luck Austin.
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Re: The 2012 Yee-Haw GP

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I am not sure what to make out of this announcement, it looks a bit rushed to me.. it is not clear where exactly this track will be build, no layout, no word on who will build it (although I am sure Tilke already booked a flight to the US :lol:). I would love to see a successful GP in America but building a new track for hundreds of millions might be a bit risky if you ask me...

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Re: The 2012 Yee-Haw GP

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they just said on TV that there is a 1o year contract between Bernieand Austin !?

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