Formula One in TEXAS 2012 !!

[Cher]

Here's a link with the actual track lay out:

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/09/01/austins-f1-track-gets-laid-out/

[muskrat]

"What's more, the circuit is designed to promote passing for American fans with short attention spans thanks to plenty of long straights"

are they making fun of NASCAR?

[CajunR]

I think they might be...

[andym]

No, they are making fun of Americans.... 

[muskrat]

well NASCAR is very American. 

I predict they will turn left.

[CajunR]

http://www.theonion.com/video/nascar-coach-reveals-winning-strategy-drive-fast,14154/   

[muskrat]

 

[Raux]

This is great news for the US.

But funny that in the same links there was a story that said Austin drivers are the worst in the nation.

[Cher]

More news:

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/88466

Can't wait to see this come together!

[LYD]

this would be super cool!   I've been to 3 of them at indy, would really enjoy them in the back yard!

[Cher]

2012 seems so far away 

http://formula-one.speedtv.com/article/f1-organizers-get-construction-green-light-for-us-gp-site