Ecclestone targeting New York City again for USGP?

**garyshell** · 25th March 2010, 16:16

http://www.racer.com/ecclestone-targ...rticle/166502/

Hmmm. Bernie must be about ready to restart negotiations with Indianapolis. I can see no other reason why this "rumor" (aka planted story by Bernie) would resurface. There isn't a snowball's chance in hell of a race in NYC. That is a total non-starter. The entire notion is laughable.

Gary

**UltimateDanGTR** · 25th March 2010, 16:20

New York? oh blimey, if only he could look at watkins glen or road america without dollar signs in his eyes or thinking 'these pit garages aren't good enough'......

**ArrowsFA1** · 25th March 2010, 16:28

NY has been talked about as a venue for decades. Hasn't happened yet

**jens** · 25th March 2010, 18:20

Oh no, yet another street circuit? Looks like after Bahrain Bernie sees street circuits as the only solution for exciting racing, because barriers are close and with crashes and safety cars something is bound to happen.

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**Sonic** · 25th March 2010, 19:49

I wonder why, when its so clear to all of us that these claims that pop out of Bernies mouth from time to time are total BS, he is seen as this business genius?

He's totally out of touch if he thinks this kind of posturing will sway anyone.

**UltimateDanGTR** · 25th March 2010, 20:02

Originally Posted by Sonic

I wonder why, when its so clear to all of us that these claims that pop out of Bernies mouth from time to time are total BS, he is seen as this business genius?

He's totally out of touch if he thinks this kind of posturing will sway anyone.

he's a genius because he's managed to take over the commercial running of this sport and makes sure his pocket benefits first and foremost over fans, teams and drivers.

(although technically its now CVC's pockets as well)

unfortunatly.

**Sonic** · 25th March 2010, 20:20

Originally Posted by UltimateDanGTR

he's a genius because he's managed to take over the commercial running of this sport and makes sure his pocket benefits first and foremost over fans, teams and drivers.

(although technically its now CVC's pockets as well)

unfortunatly.

Was a genius. There is no room for crass Bernie style "negotiations" in F1 anymore.

**truefan72** · 25th March 2010, 20:40

I;m not interested unless it is an actual circuit and not a city street circuit. Also I doubt that anyone in NYC is willing to be held ransom by bernie and his outrageous demands and fee's. The stature of NYC is such that they don't need F1 and would only do so if they please. Besides I also doubt NYC would be willing to build permanent pits and garages in the city for a race to be held once a year in one of the most expensive real estate markets in the world.

My guess, this is just tactics to entice Indy to up their offer. Fat chance on that Happening too. If Montreal, Germany & Spa can reduce their fees and host an F1 race then Indy will follow suit.

**Easy Drifter** · 26th March 2010, 00:52

It is a for sure done deal in New Jersey except for a couple of teeny details.

1. No promoter.
2. No track.
3. No interest.
4. No money.

Now what could possibly stop it from happening?

**Placid** · 26th March 2010, 01:49

Originally Posted by Easy Drifter

It is a for sure done deal in New Jersey except for a couple of teeny details.

1. No promoter.
2. No track.
3. No interest.
4. No money.

Now what could possibly stop it from happening?

A US team. Other than that no race.