Chicago Grand Prix Trademark Application Submitted By Formula One [Archive]

SteveH

01-27-24, 07:39 PM

https://www.si.com/fannation/racing/f1briefings/news/f1-news-chicago-grand-prix-trademark-application-submitted-by-formula-one-lm22

https://i.redd.it/q2ef8xaam1fc1.jpeg

RTKar

01-28-24, 09:58 AM

That would be interesting, however, I doubt it would ever happen. The city folks complain about the disruption from the NASCAR event, F1 would be worse. There's serious talk for the possibility of a new ballpark for the White near downtown too which may complicate the matter.

SteveH

01-28-24, 11:33 AM

Did you see that NASCAR is throwing an extra $2 million at the city? Has Chicago become a hot (remaining) destination for street races?

RTKar

01-28-24, 12:33 PM

Yup, saw that. The city would be a great back drop for a race but I'm not sure of the politics and financials of it all.

SteveH

01-28-24, 04:30 PM

Makes me wonder if there was more to this now

https://abc7chicago.com/red-bull-formula-one-showrun-chicago-show-run-f1/13622231/

RTKar

01-28-24, 04:57 PM

With races in Austin, Miami & Vegas, a 4th US F1 race? A contract negotiation tactic?

SteveH

01-28-24, 05:12 PM

If so, that would be COTA. F1 is there through 2026.

Or is this a negotiating move in general against any track on the schedule?

opinionated ow

01-29-24, 05:33 AM

With races in Austin, Miami & Vegas, a 4th US F1 race? A contract negotiation tactic?

If so, that would be COTA. F1 is there through 2026.

Or is this a negotiating move in general against any track on the schedule?

Who knows but it's another step towards F1 being totally awful to watch

RTKar

01-29-24, 12:03 PM

F1 becoming" "CART Street Race Losers":tony:

TravelGal

01-29-24, 01:59 PM

Makes me wonder if there was more to this now

https://abc7chicago.com/red-bull-formula-one-showrun-chicago-show-run-f1/13622231/

Ahhhhh, I wondered about that at the time. To get more fans; to get SOME fans? Now it makes more sense.

TravelGal

01-29-24, 01:59 PM

Who knows but it's another step towards F1 being totally awful to watch

F1 becoming" "CART Street Race Losers":tony:

:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

RTKar

01-29-24, 07:48 PM

Story of an F1/Chicago link just ran on WGN TV in Chicago.

SteveH

01-29-24, 08:32 PM

Not sure how the permanent garage requirement will work, maybe share with NASCAR?

Hope they run on Lower Wacker :eek: :laugh:

TedN

01-30-24, 08:29 AM

https://www.grandprix.com/news/cold-water-thrown-on-chicago-gp-rumours.html

SteveH

01-30-24, 02:56 PM

Story of an F1/Chicago link just ran on WGN TV in Chicago.

https://wgntv.com/sports/f1-may-have-a-chicago-grand-prix-in-the-works/

SteveH

02-08-24, 02:34 PM

https://x.com/FastestPitStop/status/1755607437997142469?s=20

:thumbup:

nissan gtp

02-08-24, 06:43 PM

https://x.com/FastestPitStop/status/1755607437997142469?s=20

:thumbup:

The “Damn we didn’t think it would snow” GP

Al Czervik

02-09-24, 03:05 PM

The “Damn we didn’t think it would snow” GP

Need the full Midwest springtime experience.

Race Start: Sunny, southwest winds to 20 mph, temp 71 deg F

15 min in, front passes

30 min after start: Cloudy, Northeast wind to 35 mph, rain/snow squalls off the lake, temp 42 deg F and dropping.

TravelGal

02-09-24, 03:24 PM

Need the full Midwest springtime experience.

Race Start: Sunny, southwest winds to 20 mph, temp 71 deg F

15 min in, front passes

30 min after start: Cloudy, Northeast wind to 35 mph, rain/snow squalls off the lake, temp 42 deg F and dropping.

So true, specially the F part.