One thing I’ve noticed among most fans of Formula One is that they all seem to have their favorite Grand Prix. For some it’s the magic of the Monaco street circuit, for others the fast curves and history of the Italian GP at Monza, or the challenge of Spa in Belgium.

Being born, raised and sucked into the world of motor racing in England, I was lucky enough to watch F1 Grands Prix at Silverstone and Brands Hatch, as well as several European races in person; but the one race that always fascinated me was the US GP. Held at a variety of circuits each reflecting the nature and culture of different parts of the United States, it was “my race.” The one I looked forward to more than any other.

After relocating to the States I was determined to attend the US GP, the only problem, there wasn’t one. When F1 racing returned to these shores in 2000 at Indianapolis I was there. It was a culmination of two boyhood dreams in one – being at a US GP and being at Indy.

I was hoping that the US GP’s absence from this year’s F1 season would be a one off occurrence, but after the FIA issued its provisional calendar for 2009, it seems we must wait a bit longer.

To help get over my US GP blues I’ve been looking back and researching the history of the event. Over the next few weeks I’ll be posting my own personal look at the story of the United States Grand Prix here on The Speed Blog.

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