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Originally Posted by xbook
Or maybe because the only track in the US that fits the FIA standards for an F1 track is Indy. To get a road course here, it has to be purpose built. No tracks are up to safety regs. there are regulations about length of run off, etc. and Long Beach doesn't not comply. Monaco only exists because of it's history.
More info here:
http://argent.fia.com/web/fia-public.nsf/836F796BA4CA12B2C1257759005F6B46/$FILE/10.07.07_Annexe%20O%202010%20.pdf
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If Long Beach is ever going to held another F1 race, it will need to refurbish a lot! like run off areas on most corners, road surface, pit garage, pit lane, etc etc....I don't think California or the County or the city will fork up that kind of money while the indy car is running alright....