Why no road racing in the states?

[Dannyf]

I'm assuming because we are a country that loves to sue each other, but how awesome would it be to get a road series going here.

[jasnmar]

NASCAR. 'Merica.

[Slyder]

Formula 1 was going to have a race in Jersey this year. It got canceled, unfortunately, but it would have obviously been a 100% street circuit, like Monaco, Singapore, etc.

Wait, what's Formula 1?

ps. Why are you asking about road racing...in the trackday forum?

[Dannyf]

ps. Why are you asking about road racing...in the trackday forum?

Wow I thought I was in general discussion.. can a mod move this?

[JohnnyV]

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We had CART, which in its heyday(aka when Zanardi was racing) was fucking fantastic. Then they merged with IRL, and became just like all other lame ass racing series' in the US, doing hundreds of miles of left hand turns.

[wiggeywackyo]

If you are referring to the style of racing they do in the UK, a la IOMTT, NW200 and other crazy stuff, I have one word for you: lawyers.

[Degsy]

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If you are referring to the style of racing they do in the UK, a la IOMTT, NW200 and other crazy stuff, I have one word for you: lawyers.

Yup

[Dannyf]

If you are referring to the style of racing they do in the UK, a la IOMTT, NW200 and other crazy stuff, I have one word for you: lawyers.

That's why I started off with how we sue too much. Its sad really.

[wiggeywackyo]

I actually didn't even read your post. But yes, you are correct. It would be awesome.

[Kawi Ken]

Marthas Vineyard would make a great USA Isle of Man style race !

[DucDave]

They ALMOST had one in Nova Scotia about 6 years ago or so...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/isleofman/conte..._feature.shtml

It's interesting that 'legal' issues aren't even mentioned in this brief article. "However, at the root of it, the real problem came down to a matter of culture, or more specifically, the lack of a motorcycling culture in Canada that is conducive to road-racing." I'd say this is true here as well. If we can set up cities for car racing and the sponsors can by insurance, we could do the same for road racing. Shit, look at the stuff Red Bull Sponsors....it's about demand, will, and money.

[xrocket21]

It's too complicated for folks in the southern states. Turning right, slowing down, who has time for that?

aint nobody got time for that


edit: also, look into Targa Newfoundland

It isnt USA but it is close and anyone can do it.

http://www.targanewfoundland.com/

[markbvt]

It's too bad the Cape Breton TT fell through. Seeing that type of event on the Cabot Trail would have been really, really cool.

--mark

[union]

We also dont have the tight winding roads like in Europe. Being a much larger country by area our roads tend to be more direct and larger. You can aruge that we have some tight roads but unless youve been to Europe its hard to explain. Its a bit nerve racking to go for a ride through the towns and country roads when youre not in control.

[AVI8_636]

Formula 1 was going to have a race in Jersey this year. It got canceled, unfortunately, but it would have obviously been a 100% street circuit, like Monaco, Singapore, etc.

Wait, what's Formula 1?

ps. Why are you asking about road racing...in the trackday forum?

Here's hoping that Bernie can pull it off in 2014. I'd love to see a race so close to home.

[pontifex]

You could do it in the middle of nowhere, like Sandhills

[Evadd]

I saw an F1 race in downtown Miami about 10 years ago. Was very cool to see the streets turned into a racetrack.

[Slyder]

Here's hoping that Bernie can pull it off in 2014. I'd love to see a race so close to home.

+1 on 2014. I was hoping to see it happen this year, even if I didn't make it down there. Two F1 races in this country would be good for both the country and F1.

Perhaps F1 could be the start to more road races here in the USA. I can't imagine the logistics to a bike race in the city, it would have to be done in a less populated area, but who knows. If the F1 race happens in 2014, go to it, support it, enjoy it, and perhaps it may lead to a motorcycle road race in the future. You know, the "hey they did it, why can't we" approach.

[Falko]

You'd have to race SUVs to handle the road conditions.

[gumby]

+1 on 2014. I was hoping to see it happen this year, even if I didn't make it down there. Two F1 races in this country would be good for both the country and F1.

Perhaps F1 could be the start to more road races here in the USA. I can't imagine the logistics to a bike race in the city, it would have to be done in a less populated area, but who knows. If the F1 race happens in 2014, go to it, support it, enjoy it, and perhaps it may lead to a motorcycle road race in the future. You know, the "hey they did it, why can't we" approach.

It is a shame it won't happen this year, but I really think it will in '14. That race will be epic!

[SVRACER01]

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We had CART, which in its heyday(aka when Zanardi was racing) was fucking fantastic. Then they merged with IRL, and became just like all other lame ass racing series' in the US, doing hundreds of miles of left hand turns.

champ cars still do one street race in FL, but Indy cars still do about half a dozen or so street circuits

[CBR929RE]

Marthas Vineyard would make a great USA Isle of Man style race !

they're too stuck up over there to let it happen.

[B440]

It's too complicated for folks in the southern states. Turning right, slowing down, who has time for that?

[obsolete]

It doesn't happen due to lack of interest. NASCAR draws 10s of thousands to races, we barely see road racing on tv here. Merca

[mycirus]

champ cars still do one street race in FL, but Indy cars still do about half a dozen or so street circuits

Baltimore closes the streets downtown and has an indy event. I missed it last year cause I was at the Gap. I hope to catch it this year.