New Jersey in 2013

[Ferrari333SP]

Has anyone heard of this yet? Thought it would have been reported on here by now. If it has just let me know.

http://www.autoweek.com/article/20111021/F1/111029957

[Jacques Rabbit]

I've mentioned it in the Austin thread and there was a brief talk about it. It's been talked about for months; preparation for construction began a few weeks ago and from then you knew it would only be a matter of time.

Here's the circuit:



From this article: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000...501204538.html

You can see a small discussion started at #154, but it's certainly more appropriate for us to continue here.

http://tentenths.com/forum/showthrea...129640&page=11

[Mike E]

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/95596

[JeremySmith]

Joe Saward talks about the project here..

http://joesaward.wordpress.com/2011/...on-the-hudson/

I think it's a great idea the US could certainly support having two races..

[Spritle]

Will it bump Austin back to a June date if it happens?

http://en.espnf1.com/f1/motorsport/story/62196.html

I for one would LOVE it that close to NYC. I could probably hear it from my old flat.

[JeremySmith]

Originally Posted by Spritle

Will it bump Austin back to a June date if it happens?

http://en.espnf1.com/f1/motorsport/story/62196.html

I for one would LOVE it that close to NYC. I could probably hear it from my old flat.

No Austin will be run in November to line up with Brazil..

[Bononi]

Two races in the US, that's good !

[wolfhound]

I wonder what race is going to be dropped to make way for New Jerezy GP?

Hopefully somewhere like Korea or ?????

[JeremySmith]

The races that are not well attended, are not financially viable, and are just dull will in time fall by the wayside..

A street race is a far cheaper option...I do not believe that we are going back to Bahrain by the way..

[Born Racer]

The Manhattan backdrop may seem almost gimmicky, but when I mentioned it in passing to my non-motorsport-obsessed girlfriend, she reacted with great interest and said that would be very appealing to watch. We fans may not care about the casual viewer's opinion, but it was an interesting piece of research in itself that someone not that interested would be so interested in watching purely based on that.

Originally Posted by JeremySmith

I do not believe that we are going back to Bahrain by the way..

There's no point going back.

[stripedcat]

This is good news. F1 does need to break into the US. Hopefully, with this and the Austin race, it can. I take it that it is another 'street style' circuit? Tight and twisty.

[Spritle]

Originally Posted by Born Racer

The Manhattan backdrop may seem almost gimmicky...

Let's hope they have the brains to place most of the seating facing the Hudson.

I also hope there will be some type of ferry service from the Upper West Side of Manhattan to West New York, NJ because I can only imagine the traffic nightmare getting through the Lincoln Tunnel. A cab ride & a ferry from Midtown would be too good to be true. I'll be there with bells on!!

Singing..."I like New York in June, how about you...?"

[JeremySmith]

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

[Paulaweybridge]

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 ...

Originally Posted by JeremySmith

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]

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]

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

[chunterer]

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!

[AMP Marshal]

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.

[Down F0rce]

I'll be there in a heartbeat.

[wolfhound]

I hope for the sake of F1 in the USA that the race is sustainable along with Austin and does not end up losing millions because Bernie is too greedy like he has been with other races in recent years.

[Duff_44]

Just had a look on the various map/sat photo websites. These roads look like they're in a pretty heavily residential area (especially the north hairpin & western link), and the very southern part of the track looks very narrow.

Being roughly 2.5hr away I'd like to see it, but I'd be really worried about NIMBY's putting the kibosh on it before it ever gets off the ground.

[thebear]

From the WSJ article in the earlier post:

"Weehawken Mayor Richard Turner and West New York Mayor Felix Roque suggested in a joint statement that the race could prove to be a lucrative annual source of income for the area. They said no tax dollars would be involved in staging the race."

No tax dollars, indeed. Who will be paying for the Fire/Rescue, Police for traffic control and `cleanup' at the end of the day(s)?

[275 GTB-4]

Originally Posted by thebear

From the WSJ article in the earlier post:

"Weehawken Mayor Richard Turner and West New York Mayor Felix Roque suggested in a joint statement that the race could prove to be a lucrative annual source of income for the area. They said no tax dollars would be involved in staging the race."

No tax dollars, indeed. Who will be paying for the Fire/Rescue, Police for traffic control and `cleanup' at the end of the day(s)?

I believe Bernie is allowing the cars to be fitted with E-Tags....they will start working the moment the transporters turn onto the Turnpike

[thebear]

Originally Posted by 275 GTB-4

I believe Bernie is allowing the cars to be fitted with E-Tags....they will start working the moment the transporters turn onto the Turnpike

Quite good. Thanks.

[Born Racer]

I hope this comes to pass (having the two I mean). With the fading of popularity in Indycar since a long time ago, Formula 1 can position itself well in the States, and I think with a country of its size, there would be an exponential benefit in having two Grands Prix,rather than one, in order to do so.

I always got the impression the fans who did make it to more recent US Grands Prix were really big fans; a hardcore following, if you like.