As I've said, American tracks still look nice in terms of track design and challenge. But when you look at Barber... okay. Check this. I think Road America looks more like a cross of America and Europe. When you go down that sweeping straightaway midway down the track, it is a wonderful view to see trees lined to your left and right. I mean, if you can't say that Road America is beautiful, what American track is beautiful? Road Atlanta hosts Petit Le Mans, so that track has just enough beauty to say "hey, world! I am Road Atlanta, a beautiful track with lovely action. I welcome you to see why it's lovely here." Sebring hosts the 12 Hours of Sebring. Sebring has history, a former F1 race, and one hell of an endurance. It's the closest thing to Le Mans in terms of the racing.
But when I seen Barber Motorsports Park for the first time, I was thinking... "no way. This track CAN'T be an American track (not ranting American tracks)!" I mean, the track itself has a very European look to it. It almost looks like a track where you'd see club racing in England or someplace. To me, if the United States Grand Prix was to be held at a brand-new track location (Houston would be nice
. Helps for tourism, you know), I'd love this track to look something like in Europe. This new track would have to basically do what Barber did- look different, and look better than most other competition. Where I'm going is that this "dream track" would have to be lovely enough to hold Formula One, ALMS, maybe MotoGP, (the rest are pure MAYBES) DTM, JGTC, or even Australian V8s. The reason why I don't think Barber would full take the cake is because... I think the track is a little short. Maybe if the standard track was at least 2 or 3 miles, it would certainly contend. And if the track had a long course to it of about 7 to 10 miles, it would probably be a new classic in terms of American endurance racing.
But I have to agree with my buddy Kart. Some tracks look good, but can be better. But then, some tracks have their own atmosphere, so you can't exactly give a track a new personality even with money and a vibrant dream. I'm not contradicting. I'm just saying that some American tracks would look better, but then, some would have to be unique. Barber is a newcomer to the series. It hasn't established itself as a world-famous or world-renowned track yet. But by the look of it, it at least has a chance to make a bid for a great track. Sorry I got carried away, again.
