Plans for a race in New Jersey have been released online which outline a 3.6 mile track running through the Liberty State Park opposite Manhattan.
Bernie Ecclestone expressed his interest in holding a race in New York City, or the surrounding cities earlier this year, for a way to return to the US.
The plans surfaced online after pressure from environmental groups criticised them, saying the park is not a space to be rented out at the weekends and taken away from public users who need it more than ever for the quality of their lives.
The proposal reads: “With the incredible backdrop of the New York City skyline, selecting Jersey City for the 2012 Grand Prix Auto Race Circuit will not only boost ticket sales as the Grand Prix returns to the United States, but will providing striking television footage.”
The proposal also suggested a possible night race, like that held in Singapore, although it doesn’t make much sense for European audiences it would certainly add to the spectacle.
“To maximize the dramatic effect, Jersey City could possibly follow in Singapore’s footsteps by holding the finals at night. Pictured below is a generic circular circuit through Liberty State Park, which covers a distance of 3.6 miles, the area would provide the least impact to city functions, and the greatest possible space to accommodate ticket holders. As the park has 1,212 acres, with a significant portion dedicated open space, amble viewing facilities can be erected, with the potential to hold the largest spectator audience on record. There are multiple ways to carve out the interior to make the course challenging with tight turns, great straights, plenty of options to place the pit, run off zones, team facilities, media center, and of course the paddock area.”
The statement suggested Formula One Management would be responsible for a number of things, including; marketing, media centre, paddock, security, permits, barriers, F1 shuttles among much more.
