Chris Christie, Governor of New Jersey, has confirmed the state signed a 10-year-deal to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix from 2013.
“I’m pleased New Jersey will play host to Formula 1, bringing one of the world’s most popular sports to our backyard,” he said.
“I can assure Formula One that this is one of the wisest decisions you have ever made, to come and hold this event in New Jersey.
“The race will be a 3.2 mile road race, run on existing roads through Port Imperial and at the top of the Palisades in Weehawken and West New York.”
The image above was taken at Hamilton Park, Weehawken, which will be close to the new 5.14km street circuit, and portrays the view from across the Hudson River to Manhattan.
Formula One hasn’t held a race in the US since 2007. The sport will return Stateside in November next year with the inaugural United States Grand Prix to be held at a purpose-built facility in Austin, Texas.
[Source: Autosport & The Telegraph | Pic: NederlandsNederlands]
13 replies on “New Jersey GP confirmed for 2013 and beyond”
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I suspect this will be much more successful than the Texas race as a commercial venture. I just can’t imagine too many rednecks going to a sophisticated F1 race, whereas with 20 odd million worldly new yorkers (a large number who come from all over the world anyway) living within kilometres of the new jersey track, it will attract people to go to the race. Heck, I want to travel to see this race!
So WAY, does that mean this race will be added to the Michelin 3 Star category then?
Three stars: Exceptional racing and worth a special journey. Often extremely expensive, and with an extensive list of hot dog accompaniments.
It will be worth the special journey alpine, but I am not sure about the exceptional racing. Maybe if it rains.
good pizza slices await
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