2012 Schedule silly season thread

[NY2IA]

Such a shame Watkins Glen is not back on the schedule.

[nigelred5]

Where's Baltimore?

Beat me to it. I seriously doubt it will be a one and done, though I can already see a couple potential track changes.

[garyshell]

Part way between Wash. DC and Philly.

I was waiting for that...

Gary

[00steven]

Such a shame Watkins Glen is not back on the schedule.

I completely agree. It's my favorite road race.

[nigelred5]

I was waiting for that...

Gary

I resisted earlier........

[ICWS]

Part way between Wash. DC and Philly.

Pardon me,

"What about the Baltimore race?"

[ICWS]

Ultimately, I think that the schedule will be between at least 16 and at most 19 races. I'm unfortunately doubtful that Road America and Phoenix will be added. I think Chicagoland and/or Houston may be added, but I'm not 100% confident about those two races. Milwaukee is a 50/50 situation, but I hope it stays on the schedule (hopefully moved back to the weekend after the Indy 500).

Here's what I think the schedule may be (questionable races in bold):

1. St. Petersburg
2. Houston
3. Birmingham
3. Long Beach
5. Sao Paulo
6. Indianapolis
7. Milwaukee
8. Texas
9. Iowa
10. Chicagoland
11. Toronto
12. Edmonton
13. Mid-Ohio
14. New Hampshire
15. Sonoma
16. Baltimore
17. Fontana
18. Kentucky
19. Las Vegas

If they can get all 19 of those races on the schedule, I think that would be a good schedule for next year.

[elan 02]

Who thinks Laguna Seca should take Sonomas spot. I know, neither have good passing zones. I just think with LS history and the natural beauty of the area it should be reconsidered. The Andretti hairpin and the corkscrew blows away anything Sonoma offers

[mr_swiss]

Who thinks Laguna Seca should take Sonomas spot. I know, neither have good passing zones. I just think with LS history and the natural beauty of the area it should be reconsidered. The Andretti hairpin and the corkscrew blows away anything Sonoma offers

I'd love to see Laguna Seca back on the schedule.
Great viewing form the hill side, nice to get up close at the corkscrew.
Laguna has always been a great weekend trip.
Count me in the next time they race there.

[00steven]

Who thinks Laguna Seca should take Sonomas spot. I know, neither have good passing zones. I just think with LS history and the natural beauty of the area it should be reconsidered. The Andretti hairpin and the corkscrew blows away anything Sonoma offers

I love Leguna Seca! It should be raced on over Sonoma.