F1 returns to the USA

[grumpyoldb]

The United States Grand Prix will return to the Formula 1 calendar in 2012 after a deal was struck for a race to be held in Austin, Texas.
Following weeks of speculation about the potential return of a race in America, F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone announced on Tuesday night that the event will take place from 2012 to 2021 on a new purpose-built facility in Austin. Ecclestone said: "For the first time in the history of Formula 1 in the United States, a world-class facility will be purpose-built to host the event.

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/83873

Is this another extra date on the calendar................or is something set for the chop? We could easily drop one of the spanish races.

 

[techie_tubby]

It's a shame it's moving from Indianapolis. I think the camber and being at full throttle for close to a minute non stop added that extra bit of spice to the race.

 

[Ex-Bay]

I thought it was more boring than Monaco. Round & Round we go - ad infinitum.
Lets hope that the Phoenix circuit is a good one.