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Circuit of The Americas today announced that it has been declared ready to host the 2012 F1 United States GP by Charlie Whiting, who directs racing, safety and technical matters for the FIA. Whiting visited the Central Texas racing circuit as part of a scheduled pre-race inspection and approved the circuit for “Grade 1” status, hence appropriate to host an F1 race.
Only thing oficial is Moto GP quasi-anti-Americanxpensive wrote:This might be impertinent to the discussion, but if perceived anti-american is is, so is this I hope; Is there anyting in the pipeline to use the Austin track for other series, such as Nascar or IRL?
So how about an all out California-bashing festival, perhaps that would find its feet in Don's community, eh? Bring along some Brit-hooligans to complete the picture, like "Colonials, stay where you're at, we never liked you fags anyway!"?Tazio wrote:Only thing oficial is Moto GP quasi-anti-Americanxpensive wrote:This might be impertinent to the discussion, but if perceived anti-american is, so is this I hope; Is there anyting in the pipeline to use the Austin track for other series, such as Nascar or IRL?
Considering Nationwide cars currently runs Montreal Gilles Villeneuve, which is an "all braking" track, I don't see why Cup car won't run Austin's GP course....though maybe not the full track. They currently run Watkins Glen and Infineon in the shorter configuration....Giblet wrote:I would be surprised to see NASCAR there, but not IRL, American Superbikes, maybe even MotoGP.
The reason I doubt NASCAR is the braking zones would be too long, unlike say Watkins Glen where almost all the corners are a gear down and turn in, not going from top speed down to 50-60 for a hairpin. The other NASCAR road course, Infineon Raceway (formerly Sears Point) is also a very flowing track with only two spots where you need to go down more than one gear. I am not sure the layout of the track used for NASCAR.
I'll see your Brit Hooligans, and raise you two Crypts a Hells Angel (San Bernadino Chapter), and throw in a Paris Hilton just to make it really unsavory!xpensive wrote:So how about an all out California-bashing festival, perhaps that would find its feet in Don's community, eh? Bring along some Brit-hooligans to complete the picture, like "Colonials, stay where you're at, we never liked you fags anyway!"?Tazio wrote:Only thing oficial is Moto GP quasi-anti-Americanxpensive wrote:This might be impertinent to the discussion, but if perceived anti-american is, so is this I hope; Is there anyting in the pipeline to use the Austin track for other series, such as Nascar or IRL?
Good point, I forgot they raced in Montreal. NASCAR's problem is that its popularity has waned somewhat, so I doubt more races will be added since they are a dime a dozen as it is. In Canada we are hearing radio ads targetted at us since they tracks are not filling up like they used to. I think this is reflected by Red Bull pulling out, and NASCAR has a lot more casual fans than F1. A NASCAR race is kind of like going to see a baseball game or soccer match, you don't need to be a huge fan to go see a race like you do for F1.RacingManiac wrote:Considering Nationwide cars currently runs Montreal Gilles Villeneuve, which is an "all braking" track, I don't see why Cup car won't run Austin's GP course....though maybe not the full track. They currently run Watkins Glen and Infineon in the shorter configuration....Giblet wrote:I would be surprised to see NASCAR there, but not IRL, American Superbikes, maybe even MotoGP.
The reason I doubt NASCAR is the braking zones would be too long, unlike say Watkins Glen where almost all the corners are a gear down and turn in, not going from top speed down to 50-60 for a hairpin. The other NASCAR road course, Infineon Raceway (formerly Sears Point) is also a very flowing track with only two spots where you need to go down more than one gear. I am not sure the layout of the track used for NASCAR.
That would be fine by me...But you're right. The lawyers would get rich.Texas Motor Speedway would most likely have to surrender one event.
Oooooooooooouuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu Scary Movie (metaphorically speaking of course)xpensive wrote:Right, then if you want the real McCoy,I can bring the Asa-church Thor and Oden worshipers from Sweden, broadswords and all...but on second thought, they might end up fraternizing with your bikers, bad idea perhaps?
Ooooouuuuuuuuuuuuuuu wasted, and completely predictable racism.xpensive wrote:Mobster; You don't look Italian? Ricardo Tubbs; I come from the very south of Italy, it's called Africa!
