First thoughts on the New F1 changes and broadcast.

[slo town]

As a young teenager, starting in about 1970, I would go to Watkins Glen every year for the 6 hours and Can-Am. Then the Grand Prix in the fall. Later I would go to Montreal in June for the Grand Prix. When the Hybrid era started, in 2014, that was enough live attendance for me. But I still watched on TV every weekend that I possibly could. This year, I only watch about 7-8 minutes of video hi-lites. The Cosworth v8's are gone, along with the Ferrari, Alfa, Lambo, Honda, Matra V-12's and are never coming back. And no more V-10's. So they have lost me as a customer this year with their Mario Cart f1E racing and the green agenda . But I am not the type of fan f1 is going after. Aged out, if do say so.
When I need a road racing spectator fix, I go to an IMSA event. Multiple classes, sound and sights and long races that are not overpriced.
(thats me and my NA miata in turn 7 at the Glen a few years back)

Your experience, feelings, and timeframe are virtually identical to mine, with the exception that my home track was Laguna Seca.

My cherished ticket stub from the first race my Dad took me too. I was 13 years old. RIP Dad! Notice the ticket number too. Wow! At the time my Dad did a lot of business on the Monterey peninsula.

Scott

Another relatively old picture. James Hunt signing my wife's program at the 1979 Long Beach Grand Prix. It helps being a good looking chick!