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What words or names come to mind when we think of Formula 1 racing? \u00a0Ferrari, Fangio, Monaco\u2026what do all of these things have in common? \u00a0None of them have anything to do with America.<\/p>\n

F1 racing has had a sordid and complex history with the United States. \u00a0On one end of the spectrum we have solid roots in F1 style racing, with the oldest such event dating back to 1908. \u00a0On the other end of the\u00a0spectrum, the most recent memory consists of F1 president\u00a0Bernie\u00a0Ecclestone\u00a0leaving the 2009 Indianapolis Grand Prix in a huff, vowing never to return to North America.<\/p>\n

In the following years tensions cooled off and much speculation and planning arose in anticipation of an F1 US\u00a0return. \u00a0One plan called for a race along the Hudson River, the\u00a0Manhattan\u00a0skyline serving as a soaring backdrop. \u00a0Another plan called for a more\u00a0serene\u00a0race to take place in Monticello, New York at a private country club. \u00a0The plan that eventually formed and took root, the 2012 US Grand Prix in Austin\u00a0Texas, serves to mark a grand and unique return of Formula 1 to the US.<\/p>\n

This year marks the beginning of a ten year contract between Formula 1 and Austin based promoters\u00a0Full Throttle Productions. \u00a0The event will be held on a purpose-built new track just east of the city. \u00a0The race promoter confirmed that over 800 acres were nearing completion of construction. \u00a0Hermann Tilke, world famous engineer and Formula One\u2019s resident circuit design expert, was commissioned to design the layout and infrastructure.<\/p>\n

In July 2010, promoter Tavo Hellmund promised that the circuit would be one of the \u201cmost challenging and spectacular in the world\u201d and that it would include a selection of corner sequences inspired by \u201cthe very best circuits\u201d in the world<\/p>\n

\u201cFor the first time in the history of Formula One in the United States, a world-class facility will be purpose-built to host the event,\u201d Bernie Ecclestone said, \u201cIt was 30 years ago that the United States Grand Prix was last held on a purpose-built permanent road course circuit in Watkins Glen, which enjoyed great success.\u201d<\/p>\n

Phoenix Valley automotive enthusiasts\u00a0who\u00a0are interested in attending one of the world\u2019s premier\u00a0automotive\u00a0racing events can reach Austin by car in roughly one day of non stop driving or two days of\u00a0leisurely\u00a0cruising. \u00a0Of course, for those of us with more time\u00a0constraints, Austin is a short flight away. \u00a0The race takes place this November, which leaves some time for making a decision, but tickets will sell out quickly.<\/p>\n

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