F1 coming back to the US (Austin, TX) in 2012

[saggs]

Just saw this on the Formula 1 website.

http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2010/5/10824.html   Go Texas

Good news for us American fans that F1 is coming back to the US I'd say.  Now if only we could get some American drivers in F1.  There HAS to be drivers in the US that have the talent, sadly they must all end up in that mind-numbing boredom that is NASCAR.  I've often wondered if former F1 drivers who went to NASCAR like Scott Speed and JP Montoya could go back to F1, or if after a season in NASCAR they have forgotten how to do things like turn right, brake, and downshift.  Not that I miss Montoya in F1, he's a jerk.  And I'm still bitter about the joke that was the attempted USF1 team.  .  Anyway enough ramblings for today. 

[edog1977]

Wow...didn't see that coming.

[whiteman]

well hopefully this means an ALMS race could be coming back to Texas.

[Gh0stFT]

why not, i like to see new tracks, no matter where, but new tracks!

btw. wonder how mercedes with Schumie will do in Turkey, it could be very interesting
if the redbull's can keep theyr fast pace.

[saggs]

well hopefully this means an ALMS race could be coming back to Texas.

Probably, it's going to be a purpose built track, not a street circuit, so Austin is obviously making a HUGE investment here.  I'm sure they'd like to get as much use out of it as possible.

why not, i like to see new tracks, no matter where, but new tracks!

btw. wonder how mercedes with Schumie will do in Turkey, it could be very interesting
if the redbull's can keep theyr fast pace.

Personally, I'd love to see Mark Webber continue to kick butt.  The way Webber dominated in Monaco was (to me) reminiscent of many of Schumacher's  races from his 2000-2004 glory days.  He was just laying down fastest lap after fastest lap with ease.  If not for all the safety cars in Monaco he would have finished 35-40s clear of Vettel in 2nd, and you can't say that Vettel wasn't pushing, cause he had Kubica all over him.

As for Schumacher, I like him, still think he has tons of talent (but not as much as he used to, but still very competitive).  I just don't think he's going to get a winning car this season. The Red Bulls have just been to good so far.  Maybe Schumi will podium once or twice, but I don't expect more then that.

And I'm still pissed  off about that bogus penalty given to Schumi in Monaco.  A 20s penalty for passing under a GREEN flag and lights total BS.  Was completely the race controls/marshals fault, they should not have been waving green, and turned on green lights if they were finishing under safety car.   Yet Schumi gets punished for the marshals/race controls epic FUBAR.      Makes me wanna say nasty things about Damon Hill.   

[Shuffler]

I was on of them that was glad to see it leave Houston. Nothing but headaches for folks there.

The Austin setup is supposed to be a whole new track with facilities and all. That is a tremendous undertaking. Makes you wonder who financed it.

[whiteman]

Houston was Cart, and I really liked the Houston race.

[SFRT - Frenchy]

 

[RedTop]

There used to be a Road Course here in Austin. I don't remember the name of it.....saw it once and it was really nice. No idea where they will build or hold the race.....I do know I'll be going.

Cool deal it will be here in my back yard practically.

[Vulcan]

Won't it confuse people over there though? Having a car turn to the right?

[1pLUs44]

Won't it confuse people over there though? Having a car turn to the right?

NASCAR is stupid, and coming from a Texan, I still say it's really for people who are white trash, or have a really dull imagination and enjoy fast cars in circles. (*COUGH* 1sum41  )

I never enjoyed NASCAR and I never will, if I wanted to, I could get in my car and take a block around my neighborhood only turning left at 100 MPH and the same people would probably still pay to watch.

[Saurdaukar]

Now if only we could get some American drivers in F1. 

I'm STILL waiting for my phone to ring.

Awesome news.  Looks like I'll be going to Austin in 2012.

[Cougar68]

NASCAR is stupid, and coming from a Texan, I still say it's really for people who are white trash, or have a really dull imagination and enjoy fast cars in circles. (*COUGH* 1sum41  )

I never enjoyed NASCAR and I never will, if I wanted to, I could get in my car and take a block around my neighborhood only turning left at 100 MPH and the same people would probably still pay to watch.

This kind of crap is one of the reasons I stay away from F1.  Most of the people that follow F1 are too busy looking down their noses at any other form of motorsport.  Same kind of attitude you find at little wine/cheese parties on the west coast where everyone compares the gloss level of their Ferrari to see who has more class.  You don't enjoy a certain form of motorsport, no problem, don't watch it.  But to go out of your way to belittle anybody that may enjoy it is narrow minded and childish.

[saggs]

This kind of crap is one of the reasons I stay away from F1.  Most of the people that follow F1 are too busy looking down their noses at any other form of motorsport.  Same kind of attitude you find at little wine/cheese parties on the west coast where everyone compares the gloss level of their Ferrari to see who has more class.  You don't enjoy a certain form of motorsport, no problem, don't watch it.  But to go out of your way to belittle anybody that may enjoy it is narrow minded and childish.

I don't look down my nose at "any other form of motorsport"  just NASCAR   

WRC, Le Mans, BTCC, CART, Top Gear's Motorhome Racinig (my favorite motorsport ever)  I enjoy them all.  It's ONLY NASCAR that I poo poo.  Oh and drag racing too, yup... that's boring as well.

Face it, if your a NASCAR fan, you're going to get teased and made fun of all the time, it's just too easy.  But don't take it so personal man.  Just because I not a fan of the same sport as you is no reason to get all huffy and upset.  It's just some good natured ribbing, nobody is insulting you personally, it's all in good fun, take a deep breath, relax, and go drive around in circles for a while. (sorry couldn't resist)

Heck my own family gives me a hard time because I'm not a Football (American) fan.  I find that extremely dull and boring as well.  They also give me a hard time because I am a Curling fan, I find the strategies fascinating.  But I'm not so wrapped up in it that I let it hurt my feelings.  I expect to get made fun of for watching a sport that usually features unattractive middle-aged men and women sliding a stone on ice and sweeping like crazy while yelling strange stuff.  Oh well, doesn't take away from my enjoyment of it.  Having a sense of humor goes a long ways, learn to laugh at yourself a little bit, the way I laugh at myself for being a curling fan.

MORAL:  You go watch your NASCAR and enjoy it, and don't let all the nasty, mean, old F1 fans take away from that, or hurt your feelings.   Cause you're gonna get made fun of, that's just a fact, sorry. 

[saggs]

I'm STILL waiting for my phone to ring.

Ya sure, me too 

I've wondered though, surely there must be some American drivers in CART or Champ Car or Indycar that could make the jump to GP2, or GP3 for a few years, then at least have a shot at F1, right?

Didn't Sebastian Bourdais make the jump from Champ Car champion to F1 a few years ago?  (Bad example I guess, he didn't last long in F1, wonder what he's doing now)