Plans to host a Formula One race in Jersey City have been dropped just one day after they were revealed by the City’s tourism office.
On Tuesday, plans for a race in Jersey’s Liberty State Park emerged online. A 3.6 mile track had been proposed with the New York City skyline in the background.
The city mayor, Jerramiah T. Healy told local media that after reviewing the plans, he concluded that it wasn’t a suitable event for the park.
“After a review of the draft proposal prepared by the City’s Tourism Office, I have come to the conclusion that this type of event is not suited for Liberty State Park.
“While we work to attract national and international events to our city, we must ensure that they are appropriate and will have the least impact upon the quality of life of our residents and our community,” he said.
The news that the event wasn’t to go ahead was welcomed by the opposing group, Friends of Liberty State park.
“Mayor Healy did reach out to me yesterday and we had a very constructive conversation,” said Sam Pesin, president of the group.
“Instead of a negative wasteful controversy, we can all focus on working together on positive efforts to benefit Jersey City and Liberty State Park.”
