Abu Dhabi - FORMULA 1 2015

[NightDragon83]

zuvuyeay said:

NightDragon83 said:
I'm interested to see the new F1 course, but I'm bummed as all hell that the race in NJ right in my back yard isn't going to happen until 2014 now.

Was so looking forward to that race, and this is the type of event that would help propel Formula 1 into the spotlight in the US. I'm sure this weekends race will do great being that its a new track and no doubt plenty of people will make the journey to be there in person, but it won't get much coverage or water cooler chatter amongst the US sports world.

yeah they cancelled that,i wonder if it was more to do with logistics or money because F1 would have liked that race ot go agead no doubt,amazing back drop for a race

It was a combination of both actually... it was reported that the promoters and organizers were behind on both funding and the necessary building and road permits to keep everything on schedule.

It most likely wouldn't have happened in 2013 anyway after hurricane Sandy ripped through the area.  Tons of infrastructure was damaged or destroyed and money is going to be extremely tight as the state and local municipalities try to restore things back to normal.  Furbishing a new race course is the last thing on anyone's mind in the area right now.