NEW Jersey GP is off the 2013 Calendar

[Don Capps]

Don't forget that Long Beach was originally a Formula 1 race.

With the qualifying event -- when such things still existed and were required -- being a Formula 5000 race. That the Grand Prix of Long Beach lasted as long as it did as a formula 1 event always amazed me, given that it always seemed to be on the verge of not making the ends meet financially as Bernard Gekko used FOCA as a means to keep upping the ante. Personally, losing F1 at Long Beach was no great loss. Then again, F1 would disappear and I would neither notice or care.

Not very surprised about the New Jersey event, especially given the usual nonsense that is part and parcel of Formula Bernie these days. Nor do I think that Austin will be long for this world for the same reasons. Too bad IndyCar is such a shambles and heading for oblivion since they could probably use a few circuits willing to make a deal....

I can still easily wear the size slacks I wore in 1983...

[Jag_Warrior]

I can still easily wear the size slacks I wore in 1983...

I hate you! You're a good guy otherwise, but I do hate you for that.

[Mark in Oshawa]

I won't shed a tear.
I'm not convinced that two races in the US was ever necessary, nor the need for another street circuit .

I disagree, I was looking forward to this circuit. It was radical and I don't think it would have been your typical slow street circuit.

That said, they are trying to create a circuit fit for Bernie in an area you wouldn't really think it was possible. That, and doing anything in the Metro NY area is ever as simple as it appears.

[jarrambide]

I disagree, I was looking forward to this circuit. It was radical and I don't think it would have been your typical slow street circuit.

That said, they are trying to create a circuit fit for Bernie in an area you wouldn't really think it was possible. That, and doing anything in the Metro NY area is ever as simple as it appears.

Don't let Newyorkers see you calling New Jersey part of the NY Metropolitan Area.

[jarrambide]

..............I hope to make the Texas race... maybe next year. I've never been to Austin but I hear it's an interesting, fun place. But I had absolutely no intention of going to the Snooki Grand Prix street race in Joysey anyway.

A good friend of mine describes Austin as "A wonderful city surrounded by Texas".

Not that I have anything to complain about the Houston Metropolitan Area (very liberal city for Texas standards, museums, opera, ballet. theater companies, symphonic orchestra, sports, very nice people), but Austin is indeed the most liberal city in the state, it is also a weird city, I use weird in the most positive way, people from Austin enjoy the fact that their city is perceived as a weird one.

Austin has a great college scene, which unfortunately I'm old enough not to enjoy, but if you look, you will find that the city has great cuisine and great bars that don't cater to the college crowd, they are not only greaat, they are unpretentious.

[steveaki13]

Its always a strange idea to have 2 races in one country especially when that country has not had a single race for 5 years.

I wait to see how this years race goes, but I still would be suprised if F1 has 2 races in the US in 2014 and beyond.

[truefan72]

looks like it might be magny course replacing new jersey, good!
I hope so, don't like the paul ricard circuit at all

[schmenke]

Well Magny-Cours hasn't exactly produced spectacular racing in the past, but it would be nice to see an event back in the homeland of Formula 1