Monticello Motor Club
The Monticello Motor Club is a private country club for automotive enthusiasts with a 4.1 miles (6.6 km) long motor racing circuit situated in Monticello, New York. It opened on July 27, 2008 and was built on the site of the former Monticello Airport. In May 2010, Ari Straus, the President of the circuit, submitted a bid to host a Formula One race for a ten-year deal, beginning in 2012;[2] But although the deal length was kept, the event was subsequently awarded to the city of Austin, Texas instead.[3][4]
| Location | 67 Cantrell Rd, Monticello, New York, 12701-4806, United States |
|---|---|
| Time zone | UTC-5 (UTC-4 DST) |
| Coordinates | 41°37′3.507″N 74°42′10.7748″W |
| Broke ground | 2006 |
| Opened | 2008 |
| Road Course | |
| Surface | Asphalt |
| Length | 3.6 [1] mi (5.79 km) |
| Turns | 21 |
Lap times
Production vehicles
| Time | Model Year | Vehicle | Driver | Date | Validation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:26.12 | 2011 | Dodge Viper ACR-X | Kuno Wittmer | 6 May 2011 | Video - TangentVector | |
| 2:41.23 | 2010 | Cadillac CTS-V | Jason Holehouse | 6 May 2011 | Video - TangentVector | |
| 2:34.86 | 2010 | Lotus 2-eleven | Ari Straus | 6 May 2011 | Video - TangentVector | |
| 2:33.20 | 2002 | Chevrolet Corvette Z06 | 2MCHPWR | 27 Aug 2012 | Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iq9cZ9p9aAo |
References
- http://www.monticellomotorclub.com/
- The Guardian: "Monticello Motor Club in the running to host US Formula One grand prix" Retrieved 21 May 2010
- Noble, Jonathan (2010-05-25). "US Grand Prix returns to F1 in 2012". autosport.com. Haymarket Publishing. Retrieved 2010-05-25.
- Crash.net: "OFFICIAL: US Grand Prix to return in 2012 – in Texas"
External links
- Home Page
- Pro Shop Online
- Aurora Straus - professional race driver, and daughter of Ari Straus. Female role model for children and young adults.
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