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It is not a secret that having a race in New York City is one of Bernie Ecclestone’s dreams.
Now Bernie Ecclestone is considering adding a second USA race to the Formula One calendar. The F1 rights holder is thinking about a second race in New Jersey, having already agreed to a race at Austin, Texas, from next season, according to AutoSport.
The mayors of Weehawken and West New York said on Tuesday that they are in preliminary talks with investors, led by the TV executive Leo Hindery Jr, to hold a grand prix in New Jersey from 2013. One proposed venue is along the banks of the Hudson river.
The Weehawken mayor, Richard Turner, and the West New York mayor, Felix Roque, said they were investigating the feasibility, and potential economic gains, of hosting a race in New Jersey.
"In these uncertain economic times when every direct and indirect revenue source is vital, our own Formula One race could be a very positive boost to our citizens," the mayors said.
"This said, we need to ensure that the financial benefits from the privilege of having these races in our towns are equitably shared and that no tax dollars are used. The investor group has already told us that our towns would be substantially compensated annually."
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