F1 bails on U.S.

OK, maybe they didn't bail intentionally on us - -

Formula One’s attempt at extending into the United States has been put on hold because the U.S. Grand Prix won’t be back at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway next year.

Speedway CEO Tony George and F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone agreed not to schedule the event for 2008. The only U.S. race on the F1 schedule had a troubled eight years, including a 2005 fiasco when most drivers didn’t start the race. (THAT WAS A TIRE ISSUE, if I remember correctly) It drew by far the smallest crowds of the speedway’s events.

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