Following the collapse of RNF Racing on the finish of the 2023 MotoGP season, NASCAR outfit Trackhouse – owned by Marks and the musician Pitbull – has taken over the grid slots vacated by the Malaysian squad.
Trackhouse’s arrival in MotoGP comes because the collection appears to develop its presence in America.
MotoGP final held a number of races within the US in 2015, when the calendar featured COTA and Indianapolis, whereas in 2013 there have been three grand prix within the nation.
Since 2016, MotoGP has solely had one grand prix in America and the general curiosity within the collection has dropped off lately.
In an unique interview with Motorsport.com, Marks says Dorna Sports activities is working in direction of including a second grand prix in America however admits the variety of obtainable circuits capable of host the collection is low.
“America is a really massive nation, and having a couple of grand prix would assist,” Marks stated.
“Simply the announcement and promotion of a brand new circuit would make MotoGP shine.
“Persons are drawn to issues they have not seen, and I do know that Dorna works in that route.
“I do not know the way these conversations are going proper now, however we’re right here to assist.
“There aren’t many circuits we will go to. In the US we’ve got implausible services, however most of them are designed for automobile racing.
“There are a few circuits being constructed that absolutely match the MotoGP customary.
“It will not be subsequent 12 months or the 12 months after that, however there are a number of tracks which are being positioned to make it potential.”
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Trackhouse Racing Crew Aprilia presentation
Within the final two years, Dorna officers have moved to examine potential candidates to host a check.
A kind of visits was to Westel, two hours from Nashville, Tennessee, the place the Flatrock Motorsport Park is being constructed .
The works, which could have value round €91 million, are anticipated to be accomplished in 2024, with the thought of getting into the calendar as quickly as potential.
In reality, the promoters of the route have already signed a letter of intent with Dorna for this function.
The Wright Brothers Development agency works hand in hand with the group led by Hermann Tilke, and the thought is to obtain Grade II certification from the Worldwide Vehicle Federation (FIA), to have the ability to host nearly all of competitions, other than F1.
