Grand Prix of America refocusing on 2015

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When the FIA revealed the final calendar for the 2014 Formula One World Championship, it was lacking in one specific area: namely, the proposed Grand Prix of America that was set to take place in New Jersey just across the river from Manhattan did not make the cut. But the organizers behind the race insist that it has not been canceled - merely postponed.

In a statement released hot on the heels of the FIA's decision, GP America chairman Leo Hindery, Jr., noted that the setbacks were primarily financial. The endeavor is being undertaken entirely with private funding and no government assistance, and with another year to work it out, the promoters hope to get the race back on the calendar for 2015.

"There is great demand for a race in New Jersey," added F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone, "and I have no doubt we'll be racing at Port Imperial in 2015." The race is earmarked to take place on a temporary street circuit running 3.2 miles along the Hudson River between the New Jersey towns of Weehawken and West New York.Continue reading Grand Prix of America refocusing on 2015

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