Originally posted by fractal Is it worth the taxes Jer?
I know they have been thinking about cancelling the Melbourne GP for some time and i'll be definitely sad to see it go. Apparently Russia or India is on the cards.
Gee, Carl, you're asking the wrong guy - apparently the state guys think it's worth the shot. I just would like to have F1 in Austin for my own selfish reason: I'd really like to see a Grand Prix race in an easily accessible (for selfish me) location. I will say that Austin could be a pretty decent venue, allowing folks to combine the race with other activities. Austin, itself, is a cool, funky place and San Antonio, a delightful city with its River Walk and other attractions, is only short drive away. Also, there's the Hill Country with it's parks and interesting little towns.
Anyway, for both Texas taxpayers and F1 fans, I hope this thing is a success.
Jer