The Circuit of the Americas today made a statement that it was ready to save the U.S. Grand Prix for next year. There had been talk in recent days of postponing the race to 2013 over a contract problem and after construction was stopped last week.
"We have been ready to send Mr. Ecclestone a sanctioning fee check for some time now," said Bobby Epstein, founding partner of Circuit of The Americas. "He hasn't received it yet because the new contract presented to us two weeks ago contained unrealistic and unfeasible demands. We have signed and returned a contract similarto what we anticipated receiving. This race should be a reality, but if we are going to make the 2012 race date, we must receive a countersignature in the coming few days. We believe the teams, fans, sponsors and local business share our enthusiasm and hope that their voices will be heard." I find it kind of interesting how countries like India or the United Arab Emirates can successfully launch and pull off a race to schedule, but the United States has been having so many problems....