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I was reading an article on speedtv.com about MotoGP probably coming to Indy, in which case they said they would get some new construction there to bypass the banking section that F1 uses. If the deal comes through, F1 will also use that safer configuration. Supposed to happen by 2008.
"This is a farce!"
-David Hobbs reacting to the 6 car start of the 2005 US Formula One Grand Prix.
What's the point in having race on mythical racetrack called Indy if cars aren't going 'round it's circuit? Even what we had so far in Indy was too artificial and semi-original. They'd better move USGP on some normal circuit. There's plenty in US.
are u serious? what the point of having Indianapolis on the calender without that section?
what the point of having USA without this section?
just kidding.... but i really like that section of the track..
manchild wrote:What's the point in having race on mythical racetrack called Indy if cars aren't going 'round it's circuit? Even what we had so far in Indy was too artificial and semi-original. They'd better move USGP on some normal circuit. There's plenty in US.
I'm not a big fan of that track myself, but I'm glad to see it may be made a bit safer if they're going to race there anyway. You're right about the US having a lot of great tracks. I would love to see The US Grand Prix back at Watkins Glen. A while back I think Bernie was talking about adding another track in the US to the schedule that was on the West coast. Laguna Seca would be cool, but I think it's a little too short for F1's rules. But rules were meant to be broken.
"This is a farce!"
-David Hobbs reacting to the 6 car start of the 2005 US Formula One Grand Prix.
Indianapolis is trying to add Moto GP to it's calender, and thus have almost every major type of motorsport at it's track. NASCAR, F1, Indy cars, and Moto GP.
Personally, that track has never excited me, even though interesting things have happened there. The only problem I have is with the fast (for oval racing) turn one, with it's hard concrete wall that broke Ralf's back and spirit.
For two wheels, they will probably throw in some lame chicane before it, to slow the bikes down.
I agree, down with Indy. The US has alot more to offer than Indy. We could have street circuits or tracks like Laguna Seca, which Grand Am has run at so why can't F1? Besides we need a West Coast race because I can't drive 2000+ miles to see Indy anyway.
We need an East coast one, too. That's where I live. The US is a big country, so it's only fair we get three races. Crossing the US is equivalant to crossing several European nations.
"This is a farce!"
-David Hobbs reacting to the 6 car start of the 2005 US Formula One Grand Prix.
The bigest problems with our tracks here in the states are the facilities and cities that surround them. Bernie and his boys will not come to places like Seca, Infineon, Barber, Miller, and Watkins Glenn due to the fact that their facilities are poor. They're good for Nascar and cart, but not the glam of Formula 1. When Mr. Eccelstone is in the states he dosn't even stay in Indy. The drivers as well as himself stay in luxury in the city of Chicago.
The tracks are decent, many would need millions to come up to saftey standard, but they would all need millions more to come up to Mr.E's standards of luxury.
C'mon, you guys. It's logic at work. They are talking MOTO GP. MOTO like in MOTORCYCLE.
How would you like to slide and crash into the wall with only a helmet and a leather suit?
... not to mention how would be AFTER you bounce from the wall and slid down the banking, while all the other guys pass by (hopefully) your side. It's a question of survival, not of safety.
but i really like that section of the track..
The US is a big country, so it's only fair we get three races. Crossing the US is equivalant to crossing several European nations.