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Down F0rce · 28 Oct 2011, 13:23 (Ref:2978209)

We've also had the Luxembourg GP in Germany before. So it's not unheard of to have a race named after a nearby location.

I don't think the FIA are interested in naming F1 races after cities though. Countries or continents only.

Purist · 28 Oct 2011, 13:54 (Ref:2978217)

After Watkins Glen and Long Beach, however, the US race has had a history of being named after the city it's in, or the casino which parking lots the circuit made use of.

As for the circuit, it looks great for a temporary course, and pretty darn good compared to several of Tilke's permanent tracks even.

As for temporary circuit events that F1 took to high profile not being around, Long Beach is still with us, and Detroit just won't die, so it's not exactly all bad on that front. And a Las Vegas street circuit may have to return if another open wheel series wants to run in that market going forward.

Paulaweybridge · 28 Oct 2011, 19:50 (Ref:2978346)

Hi Jeremy,

Totally agree with you.

I can't wait to see F1 Stateside.

Gives me even more excuses to visit my friends over there and see my favourite sport ...

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I am very excited by this news, the more I think about it the more I think it's a fantastic idea..

275 GTB-4 · 29 Oct 2011, 09:53 (Ref:2978534)

So what do the locals recommend?

Where will party central be?

I suppose the well heeled will go back to the Big Apple...

Are there cheaper places to lodge where bullet-proof vests can be dispensed with?

Paasaic? Hakensack? Palisades Park? (all names familiar from numerous sitcoms)

I see there is a Crab House by the water...and one of those pretend "Outback" places (I'm Australian OK!)

Where will the Corner Workers hang out?

fieldodreams79 · 30 Oct 2011, 02:37 (Ref:2978761)

Regarding the name, why not USGP East and USGP West, like days of yesteryear?

AMP Marshal · 30 Oct 2011, 07:13 (Ref:2978791)

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Originally Posted by 275 GTB-4

So what do the locals recommend?

Where will party central be?

I suppose the well heeled will go back to the Big Apple...

Are there cheaper places to lodge where bullet-proof vests can be dispensed with?

Paasaic? Hakensack? Palisades Park? (all names familiar from numerous sitcoms)

I see there is a Crab House by the water...and one of those pretend "Outback" places (I'm Australian OK!)

Where will the Corner Workers hang out?

Those are all good questions that I might need answers to, because I'm trying to sort out how to get to 3 Grands Prix in the same year

, I better start saving my nickes.

**chunterer** · 30 Oct 2011, 17:23 (Ref:2979055)

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Originally Posted by fieldodreams79

Regarding the name, why not USGP East and USGP West, like days of yesteryear?

Agreed, I think that's a great idea, come on, keep it simple Bernie!!

Sorry if already mentioned but when Bernie said 'we need another 2' does he mean another 2 American races or did he mean 2 in that time zone?!

Maybe we'll have USGP East, West, North and South!

**bjohnsonsmith** · 30 Oct 2011, 20:54 (Ref:2979192)

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Agreed, I think that's a great idea, come on, keep it simple Bernie!!

Sorry if already mentioned but when Bernie said 'we need another 2' does he mean another 2 American races or did he mean 2 in that time zone?!

Maybe we'll have USGP East, West, North and South!

Four US GPs? I've heard Mexico being mentioned but where another GP would take place I don't know.

NaBUru38 · 30 Oct 2011, 23:21 (Ref:2979282)

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I think there is some confusion, the race will be called the Grand Prix of America, NOT Grand Prix of the Americas, at least according to the BBC:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/form...e/15463430.stm

I assume it's right because they are the beeb, and America is another name used for the United States, so it kind of makes sense.

Exactly, that's the problem. Using "Americas" (like the Austin track name and the Grad prix Americas that was held in Miami) tries to bring the whole continent together. "America" does the opposite.

NaBUru38 · 30 Oct 2011, 23:23 (Ref:2979283)

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I've heard Mexico being mentioned but where another GP would take place I don't know.

Telmex will surely put some money for revamping the Hermanos Rodr�*guez track or build a new first-class circuit.

Carsandmotorracing · 31 Oct 2011, 01:44 (Ref:2979329)

Also talks of bringing back the South African Grand Prix.

**bjohnsonsmith** · 31 Oct 2011, 01:52 (Ref:2979330)

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Telmex will surely put some money for revamping the Hermanos Rodr�*guez track or build a new first-class circuit.

It won't be cheap getting the track upto Bernie's exacting standards.

**bjohnsonsmith** · 31 Oct 2011, 01:57 (Ref:2979333)

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Also talks of bringing back the South African Grand Prix.

I'd be interested to see who is going to finance that. South Africa's economy isn't exactly brilliant and then there's the problem with security.

Carsandmotorracing · 31 Oct 2011, 02:05 (Ref:2979336)

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I'd be interested to see who is going to finance that. South Africa's economy isn't exactly brilliant and then there's the problem with security.

Hey if you can have the soccer world cup there you can have a Grand Prix I suppose

**bjohnsonsmith** · 31 Oct 2011, 02:36 (Ref:2979340)

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Hey if you can have the soccer world cup there you can have a Grand Prix I suppose

A lot of the infrastructure was already there, like the stadia. I don't know if Kyalami is up to hosting a race, or whether a new track would need to be built? Purist would know, he seems to be the resident track expert.

Carsandmotorracing · 31 Oct 2011, 02:40 (Ref:2979343)

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A lot of the infrastructure was already there, like the stadia. I don't know if Kyalami is up to hosting a race, or whether a new track would need to be built? Purist would know, he seems to be the resident track expert.

Yeah although he's probably only been to Kansas Speedway

And Kyalami is definatly not up to standard. A lot of money would have to be pumped in to get it there to.

**bjohnsonsmith** · 31 Oct 2011, 02:46 (Ref:2979345)

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Yeah although he's probably only been to Kansas Speedway

And Kyalami is definatly not up to standard. A lot of money would have to be pumped in to get it there to.

Lol. Which begs the question who is going to finance it? Certainly not the South African government, they haven't got a bean and who ever does will have to fork out for Bernie's sanctioning fee, on top of the cost of refurbishing Kyalami or building a new track.

Carsandmotorracing · 31 Oct 2011, 02:49 (Ref:2979346)

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Lol. Which begs the question who is going to finance it? Certainly not the South African government, they haven't got a bean and who ever does will have to fork out for Bernie's sanctioning fee, on top of the cost of refurbishing Kyalami or building a new track.

I have no idea, perhaps a sponser? But there's also been talk of a street race in Cape Town. This is just a few articles i've read though.

**bjohnsonsmith** · 31 Oct 2011, 02:53 (Ref:2979347)

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I have no idea, perhaps a sponser? But there's also been talk of a street race in Cape Town. This is just a few articles i've read though.

I heard about that too but a street race in Cape Town throws open the whole question of security, which was a problem during the World Cup.

Purist · 31 Oct 2011, 03:03 (Ref:2979349)

Easy there. Yes, I've been to Kansas Speedway. I've also been to Heartland Park (Topeka), Hallett (Oklahoma), Road America, Mid Ohio, Watkins Glen, and Sebring. I was in the D.C. area in May, and took a look at the Baltimore GP section of downtown. I didn't get to go inside of Iowa Speedway (only the gift shop was open at the time), but I took a good look around the outside, and had a nice vantage point in from outside Turn 2.

The main push at the moment in South Africa seems to be this Cape Town street circuit. It's a 5.3km layout, but it looks to have an absurdly tight section inside a an actual stadium, several traffic circles, and uses multiple sections that look far too narrow (two lane roads, and the entry and exit of the stadium may only be one lane wide).

Carsandmotorracing · 31 Oct 2011, 03:35 (Ref:2979359)

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Easy there. Yes, I've been to Kansas Speedway. I've also been to Heartland Park (Topeka), Hallett (Oklahoma), Road America, Mid Ohio, Watkins Glen, and Sebring. I was in the D.C. area in May, and took a look at the Baltimore GP section of downtown. I didn't get to go inside of Iowa Speedway (only the gift shop was open at the time), but I took a good look around the outside, and had a nice vantage point in from outside Turn 2.

The main push at the moment in South Africa seems to be this Cape Town street circuit. It's a 5.3km layout, but it looks to have an absurdly tight section inside a an actual stadium, several traffic circles, and uses multiple sections that look far too narrow (two lane roads, and the entry and exit of the stadium may only be one lane wide).

LOL I was just kidding man

And i'm not quite sure I like the sound of that Cape Town circuit, through a stadium, ehh.

**bjohnsonsmith** · 31 Oct 2011, 03:39 (Ref:2979363)

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LOL I was just kidding man

And i'm not quite sure I like the sound of that Cape Town circuit, through a stadium, ehh.

Here's a layout of the track but I don't know if it's the final version.

**bjohnsonsmith** · 31 Oct 2011, 03:46 (Ref:2979366)

There's more here but it's an old article:

http://www.wheels24.co.za/News/Eccle...1-bid-20070301

This features a Tilke-drome

Carsandmotorracing · 31 Oct 2011, 03:48 (Ref:2979367)

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Here's a layout of the track but I don't know if it's the final version.

That actually looks pretty cool, I like how it's pretty long. Could make for some great racing. Although the don't go through the stadium, parking lot would do though.

Carsandmotorracing · 31 Oct 2011, 03:50 (Ref:2979368)

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Originally Posted by bjohnsonsmith

There's more here but it's an old article:

http://www.wheels24.co.za/News/Eccle...1-bid-20070301

This features a Tilke-drome

Seems cool, although you could tell Herman designed it.

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