QUOTE (ensign14 @ Oct 21 2009, 16:05) 
I'd be interested in seeing where they would put the pit lllane.
Underground, of course....just like Aberdhabi.
Full Version: Should Great Britain have two Grand Prixs?
Underground, of course....just like Aberdhabi.
QUOTE (Captain Tightpants @ Oct 21 2009, 14:34)
You're right, I missed Mexico.
But given the inability of American venues to consistently retain a race, a rotational policy is the last thing they need. I'm all for a race in America, but not if it's going to flitter in and out of the calendar. It needs to be solid, consistent. Otherwise, why bother? They'd just be wasting time, money, resources and a valuable caendar slot that could go somewhere that could actually host a consistent and decent race year in, year out. Like France, or maybe Russia.
But given the inability of American venues to consistently retain a race, a rotational policy is the last thing they need. I'm all for a race in America, but not if it's going to flitter in and out of the calendar. It needs to be solid, consistent. Otherwise, why bother? They'd just be wasting time, money, resources and a valuable caendar slot that could go somewhere that could actually host a consistent and decent race year in, year out. Like France, or maybe Russia.
But what if Bernie gets his New York race up and running, it kind of alienates the western fans? So a double race in a country like America makes sense, so both sides are represented, but as you said they cannot have two races in a crowded calendar (or 4, as in 1982!). Also sharing the venue brings down the costs, therefore making the venture more viable.
Imagine the US GP alternating between Long Beach and Bernie's New York dream every year... that would be great for F1 (though I'd still prefer Road America to be one of the races lol)
QUOTE (Kristian @ Oct 22 2009, 05:15)
But what if Bernie gets his New York race up and running, it kind of alienates the western fans? So a double race in a country like America makes sense, so both sides are represented, but as you said they cannot have two races in a crowded calendar (or 4, as in 1982!). Also sharing the venue brings down the costs, therefore making the venture more viable.
It's more important for Formula One to establish itself in America that for it to be accessible to people at the opposite end of the country. Once it's been going for a while, then they can start consideing doing an alternating arrangement, but I honestly don't see why it's necessary. The Canadian Grand Prix is held in Montreal, and they've never felt the need to alternate to accomodate the fans in Vancouver. The Australian Grand Prix has been in Adelaide and Melbourne, but what about fans in Brisbane and Perth?
I just don't think alternating is a very wise choice. They were going to do it in Germany between Hockenheim and the Nurburgring, but neither circuit seemed over-enthusiastic about it all. I gather they wanted continuity from one season to the next.
QUOTE (ForeverF1 @ Oct 21 2009, 13:38)
England (like it or not) is the home* of motor sport
Home of the most F1 teams certainly but hardly the center of motorsport in the world.
QUOTE (V8 Fireworks @ Oct 20 2009, 13:38)
It seems FOM hasn't heard of NASCAR and how well it works.
Maximum ticket price $20
Season to consist of 36 GPs (testing completely banned, rookies can drive in FP1 for practice), with double GPs in France, Australia, Germany, Spain, USA, UK and Italy
New GPs in exciting places like Sweden etc
Maximum ticket price $20
Season to consist of 36 GPs (testing completely banned, rookies can drive in FP1 for practice), with double GPs in France, Australia, Germany, Spain, USA, UK and Italy
New GPs in exciting places like Sweden etcNASCAR max ticket price $20. HAHAHA, what currency is that?
QUOTE (Turbo4 @ Oct 21 2009, 10:31)
yes, cant wait for that Antarctic Grand Prix to kick off. 
We could call it the International Split Hair GP.
QUOTE (loki @ Oct 22 2009, 01:45)
Home of the most F1 teams certainly but hardly the center of motorsport in the world.
Where is then ?
QUOTE (Crafty @ Oct 22 2009, 18:30)
Where is then ?
Different people will tell you different things. The most popular nominees would be Monza, Monaco, Le Mans, the Nurburgring and Indianapolis.
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