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Old 02-11-2008, 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Alex Csank View Post
Not having a USGP is a disgrace, but it is to be expected. Formula 1 racing has lost ground to NASCAR and other easily-accessed US sports events (Football, Basketball, Baseball, etc.) for several years. F1 is like soccer. There just isn't enough of a fan base to make it a really marketable venture anymore - as perceived by those who could make it happen. Oddly, smaller, less economically-gifted nations like Canada and Belgium (to name just two) seem to have no trouble organizing and running consistently successful GPs.

Of course, there is a LOT more to the story of why the USGP isn't going to happen. But frankly, I just don't see F1 coming back any time soon, and I'm just glad we still have TV coverage! I'd hate to see that go the way of WRC!!!
If I remember correctly the US Grand Prix was always a popular and successful event, always sold out, always on national TV. The major constructors in F1; Ferrari, Mercedes, Toyota, Honda all count the US as their single most important market and spend millions on advertising here. I imagine they would love nothing more than to have a F1 venue here as part of their promotion strategy.
I think there’s only one reason F1 left, Sir Ecclestronzo’s money demands. He has gone as far threatening to drop Silverstone (can you imagine) from the schedule if he doesn’t get his infrastructure improvements and payments.
As long as their’s a cue of third world countries waiting with money and new facilities in hand, nothings sacred
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