Not too sure where to post this but looked what showed up in my inbox this morning:

For all Formula 1 fans and those who have supported the F1 Watch Parties be assured there will be a race in Austin in 2012.

The official word as of this morning:


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 7, 2011

Formula 1™ and Circuit of The Americas™ Ready to Roll 10-Year Race Contract Brings F1™ Back to the U.S. in 2012; Construction to Resume Immediately AUSTIN, Texas – December 7, 2011 – Circuit of The Americas announced today they have reached an agreement with Formula One Management that ensures the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix remains on the FIA Formula 1 World Championship race calendar.

Red McCombs, chairman of McCombs Enterprises and founding partner of Circuit of The Americas stated, “Mr. Ecclestone received his check today. We want to thank the fans supporting us, the local officials and businesses that have encouraged us, the State of Texas, Circuit of The Americas’ staff and Bernie himself. I want to thank and commend Bobby Epstein for getting us across the finish line. Bobby’s perseverance and leadership kept the project on track despite unfair and unfounded criticism.”

“Our investors have believed all along that this project has tremendous benefit for our region, and provides a strong economic engine for the future,” stated Epstein, founding partner of Circuit of The Americas. We remain committed to reaching our goal of being valuable community partners as we establish a platform for sports and entertainment. We’re glad that Tavo’s vision of bringing F1 to the people of Texas will become a reality.”

Engineering and construction teams working on the track will resume immediately, ensuring completion for the 2012 race date.

“We have a substantial number of fans who have expressed interest in buying tickets and hospitality, so today is a win for all of them as much as it is for Circuit of The Americas,” said Steve Sexton, president of Circuit of The Americas. “We encourage everyone to visit our website and register for information. Registered fans will receive the first communication regarding ticket sales plans. In a matter of weeks we will have more exciting news as we unveil our full calendar of world class events.”

Fans interested in receiving information about tickets for next year’s Formula 1 United States Grand Prix can register their contact information at www.circuitoftheamericas.com. Ticket sales

 

YES!!!!!!!!!! I did not want to have to fly to Monaco.... again. lol

 

As big of an F1 fan as I am and following it for decades, I am not a fan of Bernie and finances behind it. I still hold that besides a few tracks the rest are money pits for the organizers and tax payers. I am hoping that now that Texas is a go that they cancel the one on my front door (literally) in NJ.

Having said that I am booking my trip to Austin. I miss that city.

 

They had F1 NJ in the works for 2012?

 

2013 it will be in NJ. It runs through Weehawken and West New York (not making up the names - honest) and it will run on River Road and Boulevard East and the pits are by the ferry terminal. For reference it's just about where the plane landed on the Hudson.