Organisers planning “grand” USGP 12/08/2010 |
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The man behind the re-launch of the United States Grand Prix says he is planning “something grand” when the race returns to the Formula 1 calendar in 2012.
Tavo Hellmund has signed a 10-year contract with F1 commercial rights holder Bernie Ecclestone to stage the race at a purpose-built track near Austin.
He said: "Austin has developed immensely over the last 15 years, in every aspect, so for me there was no better place to hold the United States Grand Prix.
"The state of Texas has developed into the 11th biggest global economy and many of the Fortune 500 companies have their headquarters there, and Austin is the capital.
"My fellow countrymen can reach it easily, as well as fans from central and south America. In this respect it's perfectly central.
"My philosophy is you will succeed if you are at the right place at the right time, and for a grand prix in Austin, Texas, I considered it to be the right time.
"We have a contract for the next 10 years, but if you ask me we could race here for the next 40 years.
"We are planning something grand, something that has permanence.
"Bernie has brilliant ideas on how to inject thrills into the race weekend with support events, mega parties in the park.
"This is no fairytale or witchcraft. I know that we can do it, but hard work lies before us."
Hellmund, the managing partner of promoters Full Throttle Productions, has one of America's richest men on board in Red McCombs.
McCombs is a former owner of NBA teams San Antonio Spurs and Denver Nuggets, as well as NFL's Minnesota Vikings.
"Red's legendary ownership experience in the NBA and NFL are huge assets, and we have hired various agencies and staff that are the best of the best," Hellmund added.
"Their experience ranges from the entertainment/business world to being involved in the election campaigns of Bill Clinton, George Bush and Barack Obama.
"Their goal and ours is not only to establish the US Grand Prix at home, but also make it a worldwide event.
"America shall be proud of it. Therefore we will build a track that will stand as a symbol.
"Bernie has given us the platform and you can be sure we will use it."
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