Andy_Bangle Posted May 2, 2013 Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 Bernie Ecclestone says he has held talks with the organisers of the Long Beach Grand Prix about Formula One replacing IndyCar when its agreement to race on the Californian street circuit expires next year. Bernie Ecclestone confirms Long Beach talks | Formula 1 | Formula 1 news, live F1 | ESPN F1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarMad Posted May 2, 2013 Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 I think they need the other US races to work first before they suddenly get 3.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Bangle Posted May 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 They had 3 races in the USA in 1982 and the 2012 Austin USGP was a 120,000 seat sell out, likewise Montreal which is a sell out every year. I wouldnt be shocked to see a serious North America leg in F1 in the next 3-5 years with Montreal, NJ, Austin either /Vegas/LBC and Mexico. Then down to Brazil to wrap up the year. It's a huge untapped sponsorship market for F1. From the article... Ecclestone says he still has hopes of resurrecting the stalled race in New Jersey which was meant to take place this year. He adds "we are talking to different people in the States but who knows." Knowing Bernie... I wouldn't doubt he said all this to light a fire under the asses of the promoters in New Jersey, although every week we are getting an announcement that a new track is in the works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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