It was announced yesterday as was widely expected that Jew Jersey will host a Formula 1 race from 2013 onwards. According to The Washington Post:
The 3.2-mile course will run along the river through the towns of Weehawken and West New York, then climb uphill before looping back around in front of the ferry terminal. It features one hairpin turn and several other 90-degree turns. Promoters estimated drivers will reach speeds up to 200 miles per hour on the course’s straightaways and about 60 to 80 mph on the turns.
The race organisers have signed a ten year deal and is being compared by the organisers with the best known street circuit on the F1 Calender, Monacco. Apart from resurfacing the existing road, the only new contruction will be the pit area.
Read “Formula 1 Grand Prix race announced for northern New Jersey in 2013″ at The Washington Post
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