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| Although the circuit will pass residential areas, residents will not be cut off from their homes; the organizers plan to provide access to the seven affected residences. The organizers further plan to fund the race without any public money.<ref name="WSJ"/><ref>{{Citation|last=Pope|first=Gennarose|title=Three-day race hits local streets in 2013| newspaper=Hudson Reporter|date=30 October 2011|url=http://www.hudsonreporter.com/view/full_story/16214733/article-Three-day-race-hits-local-streets-in-2013-Formula-One-cars-in-WNY--Weehawken-could-peak-at-200-MPH-?|accessdate=2011-11-05}}</ref> | Although the circuit will pass residential areas, residents will not be cut off from their homes; the organizers plan to provide access to the seven affected residences. The organizers further plan to fund the race without any public money.<ref name="WSJ"/><ref>{{Citation|last=Pope|first=Gennarose|title=Three-day race hits local streets in 2013| newspaper=Hudson Reporter|date=30 October 2011|url=http://www.hudsonreporter.com/view/full_story/16214733/article-Three-day-race-hits-local-streets-in-2013-Formula-One-cars-in-WNY--Weehawken-could-peak-at-200-MPH-?|accessdate=2011-11-05}}</ref> | ||
| ==Demos runs== | |||
| In June 2012, ] did a promotional test run along the proposed route afterward saying, "This place is exceptional; there is no comparison in the world. Very soon this will be one of the races every driver wants to win."<ref name = vettel/> Commenting on the elevation changes and turns he said he was reminded of the ] and the ].<ref>{{cite news | last = Mayersohn | first = Norman | title = Sebastian Vettel Gets Loose on the Grand Prix Circuit in New Jersey | newspaper = The New York Times | date = June 12, 2012 | url = http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/06/12/sebastian-vettel-gets-loose-on-the-grand-prix-circuit-in-new-jersey/ | accessdate = 2013-06-13 | quote = }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | last = Benson | first = Andrew | title = F1 champion Sebastian Vettel happy with New Jersey circuit | publisher = BBC | date = June 13, 2012 | url = http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/18429084 | accessdate = 2013-06-13 | quote =The change of elevation is something we really enjoy. A street circuit is always special. It's always very technical. You have these bumps built in and even if you resurface the track, you still have these bumps but it's part of the track.It gives the circuit a bit of soul and it's good for us for orientation and even if it feels rough it belongs to the circuit.}} </ref><ref>{{cite news | last = Stunsky | first = Steve | title = Formula 1 champ races through Grand Prix test run in Weehawken, West New York | newspaper = the Jersey Journal | date = June 11, 2012 | url = http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2012/06/formula_1_champ_races_through.html | accessdate = 2013-03-20 | quote = }} </ref><ref>{{cite news | last = Torres | first = Augustin | title = F1 driver takes me along on a test run of the Grand Prix of America route in North Hudson | newspaper = The Jersey Journal | date = June 11, 2012 | url = http://www.nj.com/hudson/voices/index.ssf/2012/06/f1_driver_take_me_along_on_a_t.html | accessdate = 2013-03-22 | quote = }}</ref> According to Vettel "there are lots of quick, floating corners on this circuit and I think we'll exceed 200 mph here ... you've got to have big b---s to tackle a course like that."<ref name = vettel>{{cite news | last = Zeitlinger | first = Ron | title = Slick new video shows Red Bull F1 car racing through Hudson County | newspaper = The Jersey Journal | date = August 30, 2012 | url = http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2012/08/slick_new_video_shows_red_bull.html | accessdate = 2013-06-15 | quote = }}</ref> | |||
| In August 2012, ] drove portions of the course to test out the roadways as part of the creation of a promotional video for ] featuring the street circuit and environs including demonstrations at ] and reaching speed of {{convert|190|mi/h|km/h|2|abbr=on}} driving through the nearby ].<ref>{{cite news | last = Scrivner | first = Micheal | title = Formula 1 Grand Prix driver tests out portions of Hudson County race course | newspaper = The Jersey Journal | date = August 15, 2012 | accessdate = 2013-03-22 | url = http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2012/08/formula_1_grand_prix_driver_te.htm | quote = ...tested sections of the proposed 3.1-mile race course...to see how a high performance vehicle would react to imperfections in the roadways. "We were wondering about the cracks and everything in the roads, but I don't think they're an issue.}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | last = Roberts | first = Christine | title = Go Speed Racer Go! Pro driver whizzes through Lincoln Tunnel - in under 30 seconds | newspaper = The Daily News | date = August 16, 2012 | url = http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/speed-racer-pro-driver-whizzes-lincoln-tunnel-30-seconds-article-1.1138191 | accessdate = 2013-06-15 | quote = }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | title = David Coulthard drives F1 car at 190mph through Lincoln Tunnel in New York | newspaper = The Telegraph | date = August 17, 2012 | url = http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/motorsport/formulaone/9484141/David-Coulthard-drives-F1-car-at-190mph-through-Lincoln-Tunnel-in-New-York.html | accessdate = 2013-06-15 | quote = }}</ref> | |||
| ==Construction planning== | ==Construction planning== | ||
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40°46′37″N 74°00′40″W / 40.776853°N 74.011120°W / 40.776853; -74.011120
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| Location | Weehawken and West New York, Hudson County, New Jersey |
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| Time zone | UTC-5 (standard) /-4 (DST) |
| Coordinates | 40.776853°N 74.011120°W |
| Architect | Hermann Tilke |
| Major events | FIA Formula One Grand Prix of America (from 2014) |
| Length | 3.2 miles (5.1 km) |
| Turns | 19 |
The Port Imperial Street Circuit is a planned 3.2-mile (5.1 km) motor racing circuit in Hudson County, New Jersey, in the United States of America. It was officially announced in October 2011, and is planned to host the Grand Prix of America, a race of the FIA Formula One World Championship. It was originally intended to debut on the calendar in 2013, but was later postponed until 2014. The circuit will be constructed in the Hudson Waterfront towns of Weehawken and West New York around Weehawken Port Imperial.
Location and design
The site of the circuit was made after several years of searching for an appropriate venue in the New York Metropolitan Area and was chosen for its location near the Hudson River and Hudson Palisades, offering sweeping skyline views, elevation changes and access to public transportation.
The circuit, designed by German track designer Hermann Tilke, will run clockwise. The start line is planned to be located next to the NY Waterway ferry terminal, with the pits and paddock located between the ferry terminal and Port Imperial Boulevard. The first sector of the circuit will run along the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway, designed to allow the cars to race through Port Imperial before climbing the Hudson Palisades along Pershing Road. The circuit will then follow Boulevard East north to Donnelly Memorial Park where it will turn right and descend Hillside Avenue to a hairpin turn adjacent to the West New York sewage treatment plant. The circuit will then return south to the ferry terminal via Port Imperial Boulevard. The elevation change from Port Imperial to the Palisades, some 150 feet (46 meters), would give the circuit one of the greatest elevation changes on the calendar.
Although the circuit will pass residential areas, residents will not be cut off from their homes; the organizers plan to provide access to the seven affected residences. The organizers further plan to fund the race without any public money.
Demos runs
In June 2012, Sebastian Vettel did a promotional test run along the proposed route afterward saying, "This place is exceptional; there is no comparison in the world. Very soon this will be one of the races every driver wants to win." Commenting on the elevation changes and turns he said he was reminded of the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps and the Circuit de Monaco. According to Vettel "there are lots of quick, floating corners on this circuit and I think we'll exceed 200 mph here ... you've got to have big b---s to tackle a course like that." In August 2012, David Coulthard drove portions of the course to test out the roadways as part of the creation of a promotional video for Red Bull Racing featuring the street circuit and environs including demonstrations at Liberty State Park and reaching speed of 190 mph (305.78 km/h) driving through the nearby Lincoln Tunnel.
Construction planning
The event's organiser Leo Hindery announced in June 2013 that race has received all necessary local permits and that 31 contractors where engaged in preparation work for the course. The circuit will consist entirely of existing roads, removing the need to build any sections of circuit exclusively for the race, with the exception of the pit lane.
Construction of previously planned parking garage at the NY Waterway ferry terminal began in July 2012 and is intended for use as race headquarters and paddock, with space for twenty-four pit garages. As envisioned, the ground floor of the building will normally function as retail space and be transformed each year for use by the race. In June 2013, a long-awaited bridge between the building and the light right station seen as an important component of public access to the circuit was opened.
Pavement work along the course is planned to begin in September 2013. In order to create smooth surface repaving will be done in a staggered line, or "echelon", so that asphalt will not cool as lanes are poured. It remains to be determined whether potential obstacles such as fire hydrants and traffic lights will be moved.
References
- ^ Baime, A.J. (25 October 2011). "Formula One Roars To Banks of Hudson". The Wall Street Journal. News Corporation. Retrieved 26 October 2011.
- Diegel, Amanda (25 October 2011). "Announcing the Grand Prix Of America". Aerys Sports. Retrieved 27 October 2011.
- Elizalde, Pablo (25 October 2011). "New Jersey confirms F1 grand prix from the 2013 season". autosport.com. Haymarket Publications. Retrieved 26 October 2011.
- "New Jersey Grand Prix to be postponed until 2014". Autosport.com. Haymarket Publications. 19 October 2012. Retrieved 19 October 2012.
- Torres, Agustin C. (25 October 2011), "Formula One racing is a done deal for Hudson County's 'Monte Carlo'", The Jersey Journal, retrieved 2011-10-29
- Maher, John (25 October 2011). "New Jersey will host second F1 event in U.S." Austin American-Statesman. Austin, TX. Retrieved 2011-10-26.
- Greene, Tony (14 April 2011). "Vox Certatus: 'Texas is flat so there will be no elevation changes'". Formula1Blog. Retrieved 2011-10-26.
- Pope, Gennarose (30 October 2011), "Three-day race hits local streets in 2013", Hudson Reporter, retrieved 2011-11-05
- ^ Zeitlinger, Ron (August 30, 2012). "Slick new video shows Red Bull F1 car racing through Hudson County". The Jersey Journal. Retrieved 2013-06-15.
- Mayersohn, Norman (June 12, 2012). "Sebastian Vettel Gets Loose on the Grand Prix Circuit in New Jersey". The New York Times. Retrieved 2013-06-13.
- Benson, Andrew (June 13, 2012). "F1 champion Sebastian Vettel happy with New Jersey circuit". BBC. Retrieved 2013-06-13.
The change of elevation is something we really enjoy. A street circuit is always special. It's always very technical. You have these bumps built in and even if you resurface the track, you still have these bumps but it's part of the track.It gives the circuit a bit of soul and it's good for us for orientation and even if it feels rough it belongs to the circuit.
- Stunsky, Steve (June 11, 2012). "Formula 1 champ races through Grand Prix test run in Weehawken, West New York". the Jersey Journal. Retrieved 2013-03-20.
- Torres, Augustin (June 11, 2012). "F1 driver takes me along on a test run of the Grand Prix of America route in North Hudson". The Jersey Journal. Retrieved 2013-03-22.
- Scrivner, Micheal (August 15, 2012). "Formula 1 Grand Prix driver tests out portions of Hudson County race course". The Jersey Journal. Retrieved 2013-03-22.
...tested sections of the proposed 3.1-mile race course...to see how a high performance vehicle would react to imperfections in the roadways. "We were wondering about the cracks and everything in the roads, but I don't think they're an issue.
- Roberts, Christine (August 16, 2012). "Go Speed Racer Go! Pro driver whizzes through Lincoln Tunnel - in under 30 seconds". The Daily News. Retrieved 2013-06-15.
- "David Coulthard drives F1 car at 190mph through Lincoln Tunnel in New York". The Telegraph. August 17, 2012. Retrieved 2013-06-15.
- Strunsky, Steve (June 7, 2013). "Local Formula 1 organizer says he has new contract, NJ race on schedule for June 2014". Jersey Journal. Retrieved 2013-06-07.
- "Formula One To Race In New Jersey In 2013". SPEED Channel. 25 October 2011. Retrieved 2011-10-27.
- Cahn Roundup (July 7, 2011). "Weehawken Twp. and Roseland Property Company Break Ground on Ferry Parking Garage at Port Imperial". Retrieved 2013-04-25.
- ^ Jones, Satcy (July 8, 2012). "New Jersey's Gold Coast prepares for roaring engines of Formula One racers with eye on 2013 start". The Star-Ledger. Retrieved 2013-03-20.
- Pope, jennifer (December 31, 1969 ). "Building boom on the waterfront". Hudson Reporter. Retrieved 2013-03-22.
... an 800-space parking garage and headquarters for the 2013 Port Imperial Grand Prix Formula One race is heading toward completion as well.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - Strunsky, Steve (May 08, 2013). "N.J. Formula 1 race, more bumps in the road". The Star-Ledger. Retrieved 2013-05-08.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - Baine, A.J. (7 June 2013). "N.J. Formula One Race Is 'Definitely On'". The Wall Street Journal. Lex Fenwick. Retrieved 8 June 2013.
- Wenik, Ian (June 09, 2013). "Open at last After long wait, pedestrian bridge connects light rail and ferry". Hudson Reporter. Retrieved 2013-07-011.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=and|date=(help) - Cichowksi, John (June 11, 2013). "Road Warrior: $9.7M footbridge needs more feet". The Record. Retrieved 2013-07-011.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - Mai, HJ (March 8, 2013). "New Jersey F1 Race Promoter Hindery Jr. Says 'We Are Back Under Construction'". SportsBusiness Journal. Retrieved March 8, 2013.
External links
- Donahue, Brian (October 31, 2011), "New Jersey's Grand Prix of America Formula 1 racetrack: the pedal power tour", The Star-Ledger
- Kilgannon, Corey (November 7, 2011), "Imagining Local Roads as the Scene of a Race", The New York Times
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