New Jersey 'thrilled' to host 2014 race
The organisers of the New Jersey Grand Prix F1 have revealed to be officially on the 2014 FIA Formula One World Championship calendar. The inaugural Grand Prix of America at Port Imperial will be the first Formula One race in the New Jersey / New York area.
"The entire Grand Prix of America team is thrilled to join the 2014 FIA calendar and we look forward to bringing world-class Formula One racing to New Jersey," race promoter Leo Hindery, Jr. said.
The Grand Prix of America will run on a 3.2-mile temporary street circuit along the Hudson River in Weehawken and West New York, N.J., with the New York City skyline as a stunning backdrop. The 19-turn course includes a breathtaking elevation change of 160 feet from sea level to the top of the Palisades cliff.
The organisers expect more than 100,000 people to attend the three-day event, most arriving by public transportation. The race, which will receive no government subsidies, is expected to generate more than $100 million in annual economic benefits for New Jersey and New York.
