USGP Austin

[serie1926]

"Formula One: Austin City Council votes in favor of U.S. Grand Prix"


http://www.autoweek.com/article/20110629/F1/110629840

[jpnovak]

Yes, The decision is all over the local news. Sometimes I sense mixed emotions from the reporters. One side is glad that F1 is coming. The other side doesn't think the Local and State funds should be part of the package.

I am glad its here. I will go to the race next year.

[Carl Bauer]

'Questions have also been raised over the June date that the race has been scheduled, as temperatures often reach above 40 degrees celsius, and word has it that the organisers are lobbying to move the event to a November date, looking to run the race back-to-back with the Brazilian GP.'

http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns23364.html

[Carl Bauer]

2012 Formula 1 calendar set for major overhaul

'...there was some concern in the United States about the possibility of hosting the new race in Austin in June – when very high temperatures could prove troublesome for drivers, teams and spectators.

Sources have revealed that Ecclestone has now finalised his major reorganisation of the calendar, which he has given to the teams for them to highlight any issues they have.

...

As well as moving Bahrain to later on in the calendar, it is also understood that Austin will be moved to the end of the campaign – with it becoming the penultimate race of the season before Brazil. The two events will also form a back-to-back.'

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/93442


Let's all hope that common sense prevails in this case!

[Bummler]

2012 Formula 1 calendar set for major overhaul

'...there was some concern in the United States about the possibility of hosting the new race in Austin in June – when very high temperatures could prove troublesome for drivers, teams and spectators.

Sources have revealed that Ecclestone has now finalised his major reorganisation of the calendar, which he has given to the teams for them to highlight any issues they have.

...

As well as moving Bahrain to later on in the calendar, it is also understood that Austin will be moved to the end of the campaign – with it becoming the penultimate race of the season before Brazil. The two events will also form a back-to-back.'

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/93442


Let's all hope that common sense prevails in this case!

This was discussed this AM during the broadcast of qualifying for the Hungaroring...