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.
That should please Bernie, its his favourite past time. He may be short but he always wins.bhallg2k wrote:I think Mrs. Combs is tending to their collective wounded pride by starting a good ol' fashioned pissing contest. It's the Texas way.
+1richard_leeds wrote: Or perhaps he couldn't think of anything else to say. I seriously think that Bernie just likes scaring people once in a while when he's bored to see how they'll react. An occasional reminder to the F1 world that he pulls the strings.
I see your location is Georgia. And that qualifies you in what way to pontificate on Texas?bhallg2k wrote:It should be noted that a disproportionately large number of politicians in Texas are breathtakingly full of **it, even by normal American standards. Sometimes you have to just sort of stand in awe of the things they do. Their governor, Rick Perry, is running for president with a campaign that proudly proclaims his stupidity on almost every issue. They think it makes him more accessible to everyday citizens. (This tactic was introduced by Ronald Reagan and perfected by George W. Bush, and both produced staggering results. World, start getting ready.)
They're also a prideful bunch, those Texans. The comptroller (also known as an accountant), Susan Combs, claims that money from Texas' Major Events Trust Fund cannot be disbursed until after an event takes place.
Well, that glorified CPA is lying. I took the following from her very own website:
"An event, which must not be held more than once per year, expected to generate at least $15 million in local and state tax receipts is eligible for prior funding to attract and secure the event. If the event recurs, the previous year’s receipts can be used to attract and secure subsequent events."
Frankly, Texas is like a toddler who doesn't play well with others because he never quite learned to share his toys. I think they feel cheated by the NJ race, as it has robbed them of their status as the only game in town. So now they're sulking because someone had the audacity to "mess with Texas." (According to many t-shirts, hats, coffee mugs and bumper stickers found all over the state, that is something one should never, ever do.)
I think Mrs. Combs is tending to their collective wounded pride by starting a good ol' fashioned pissing contest. It's the Texas way.
...donskar wrote:I see your location is Georgia. And that qualifies you in what way to pontificate on Texas?
Wow! If you're that embarrassed to be in the South, then leave. ...bhallg2k wrote:
Many Americans, especially in Texas and around the South, have a nasty tendency to subscribe to an insular worldview that fails to include an actual view of the world. So, it's very likely that many of the USGP organizers have no clue how American motorsport is perceived around the world, especially in light of the USF1 fiasco. They don't realize that their dysfunction is only fanning those flames.
At the beginning all the new tracks were enjoying Bernie's attention and necessary PR BS statements on how the track is wonderful and so on...but that means nothing later. Seems that he only understands the hard talk (of the investors), and he ain't got any sweet spot for any track in the world. In short term it's understandable, but how can you espect from a 81yr old to think long term ?scuderiafan wrote:This is all really disappointing. I wonder how well the proposed New York GP will do. It seems to be Bernie's little baby.
Sorry for that, couldn't miss the point. God I hope not!!the USGP in Austin is likely to remain nothing but an unrealized dream.
