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25 May 2010, 19:01
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US Grand Prix- Austin (USA)
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25 May 2010, 19:03
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Please not another Tilkedrome! Can someone bin that man?
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Waiting for Le Mans again...
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25 May 2010, 19:06
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Why spend all that money building a new circuit when there are many fine us tracks? I know they would need changes to run off areas etc but surely that is cheaper than building an entirely new circuit. Hopefully this new track will be used by Wtcc, World GT1, Alms etc.
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25 May 2010, 19:20
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Originally Posted by tux1234
Why spend all that money building a new circuit when there are many fine us tracks?
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Because it's always about more than the track these days as to where a race is held. It's about, to quote the article, things like
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that rare combination of ideal geographic location and beauty. Its fine dining, world-renowned hospitality and excellent transportation infrastructure make Austin ideally suited to host and manage an event of this magnitude. Few cities if any in America could rival the connectivity of all the key elements needed for hosting a Formula 1 event as well as Austin. Now, many people around the world will have the opportunity to experience a world-class event, facility and city.”
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the benefits it will bring, including local job creation, increased tourism and a significant economic impact added to our state economy. The visibility and prestige of this event will spotlight our state on an international stage.”
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Not ideal from a pure racing perspective, but let's hope it will be a quality track.
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25 May 2010, 19:25
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At least a certain Jeremy Smith will be pleased. 
Autosport has it now.
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/83873
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27 May 2010, 00:44
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Originally Posted by Marbot
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I would love this of course, and so would another 200,000 people...
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I think we have quite a good race track...
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25 May 2010, 19:23
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I reckon it may have something to do with the strong German connection to Texas.
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25 May 2010, 19:25
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tux1234
Why spend all that money building a new circuit when there are many fine us tracks? I know they would need changes to run off areas etc but surely that is cheaper than building an entirely new circuit. Hopefully this new track will be used by Wtcc, World GT1, Alms etc.
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Cheaper to who? Name the track, and then tell me where the money comes for the changes required, and the sanction fee. I don't believe there is an existing track (permanent road circuit) in the US that could afford such a venture.
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25 May 2010, 19:35
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Originally Posted by Fogelhund
Cheaper to who? Name the track, and then tell me where the money comes for the changes required, and the sanction fee. I don't believe there is an existing track (permanent road circuit) in the US that could afford such a venture.
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Ok sorry mouth shut, infact i delete my account, everytime i post on here someone shoots me down, makes me out to be an idiot well bye everyone
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25 May 2010, 19:38
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tux1234
everytime i post on here someone shoots me down, makes me out to be an idiot
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Stick around, they'll make you a moderator!
Seriously though, it'd be a shame to lose a member.
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25 May 2010, 19:39
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Ok sorry mouth shut, infact i delete my account, everytime i post on here someone shoots me down, makes me out to be an idiot well bye everyone
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Happens to all of us mate, just ignore it.
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That's so frickin uncool man!
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25 May 2010, 19:49
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Ok sorry mouth shut, infact i delete my account, everytime i post on here someone shoots me down, makes me out to be an idiot well bye everyone
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I think you took that comment too extremely. It's not an argument. I wouldn't leave because of that. The tone gets so easily misconstrued on the internet. 
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25 May 2010, 19:36
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Sure there are 'tracks' elsewhere. But remember that a 'track' is really just a thin ribbon of tarmac. Hardly the most expensive part of the infrastructure necessary to create a viable GP venue.
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25 May 2010, 19:55
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fogelhund
Cheaper to who? Name the track, and then tell me where the money comes for the changes required, and the sanction fee. I don't believe there is an existing track (permanent road circuit) in the US that could afford such a venture.
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Surely ISC could get Daytona up to standard? NASCAR ovals are much more crash-worthy than say Monaco with the SAFER barrier and there could be some interesting racing around the tightish infield track (not the 24 hour one because that'd mean > 50% on an oval which is I'm sure not what Bernie would want) and then blasting it through the oval's turns 3 & 4!
Plus being NASCAR's premier track the facilities ain't half bad either...
But this is FOM we're on about so I expect to see another cloned track unless something really special happens. All the Tilke tracks look pretty much the same with Bahrain being the exception (but that's extremely rubbish).
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25 May 2010, 20:33
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Originally Posted by PabloTeK
Surely ISC could get Daytona up to standard?
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Maybe they could. But would they be interested in doing it? I doubt it.
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