Ecclestone targeting New York City again for USGP?
 

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

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'......

NY has been talked about as a venue for decades. Hasn't happened yet http://www.motorsportforums.com/imag...ies/tongue.gif

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.http://www.motorsportforums.com/imag...ies/tongue.gif

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.http://www.motorsportforums.com/images/smilies/wink.gif (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.

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.

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.

(nuturing mother's voice) uh oh...someone pooped their pants and is having a teenie weenie fit!

He should stop trying to force the issue. If someone thinks it makes financial sense, they'll approach Bernie with a big wad of cash. Something tells me that isn't going to happen.

Rather it be Vagas at nigth (not sure what will happen to the time zones with that) or around Mulholland Dr.



Rome coming with the supposed Russia and India knocking at the f1 door can't see f1 going to U.S before then, unless there was a American driver in f1 or some sort of United States Formula 1 team.

Vegas hosts a street race in IRL doesn't it? Couldn't that be used for F1? I mean the city has the number of hotel rooms required at least!

Jay Leno would vote for that one!
http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/at-the...treet-circuit/

Hosted. Past tense. And it was CCWS not the IRL. The local sheriff was (and is) a real piece of work, making life very difficult for the organizers.

Gary

I love NYC, but I wouldn't want to drive those streets in anything but a rental car or a taxi cab. So, unless someone comes up with the $$ for a MAJOR re-paving job, I don't see it happening there.

There are, of course, other locations -- many of which are closer to my house http://www.motorsportforums.com/images/smilies/wink.gif -- I'd rather see them race. http://www.motorsportforums.com/imag...es/biggrin.gif

I thought that was Phoenix? Sheriff Joe Arpaio?

On the subject I think both New York and Las Vegas are bad ideas to hold any kind of auto race. Every attempt from CART to NASCAR to crack the New York market failed. I just don't see it as a racing town... As for Vegas, it is a fun place but it doesn't need another attraction and people don't go to Vegas to watch races.

but he will keep on cheating race tracks and the fans until he dies. unfortunatly, though some of his latest ideas have been INSANE (for F1 at least). shortcuts, medals, and the endless tilke-drome fetish he has, it will never end until he does.

as i am from newjersey id absolutely support this but sadly it wont happen only pipe dream is thunderbolt raceway in south jersey but no way that place is up to it yet