[FastCarFan]

I am very excited about USF1. And I love that they are doing it their way....a different, fan-friendly way. I wish them luck.

I didn't get a chance to see today's press conference but I read the transcript on SpeedTV.com. I agree with Peter Windsor (I think it was him) who said that the U.S. market is important to all F1 engine manufacturers, except for Renault, & that should help them get an engine deal. USF1 will get a lot of press in the U.S. And several of the engines are obviously powerful & reliable enough: Ferrari, Mercedes, BMW, Toyota.

As for drivers, I agree with Milt -- success in Europe is critical. The tracks, the driving style, etc. I am not sure which U.S. drivers could be successful, although the team seems to think they can develop the drivers along with the car. Let's hope that is true.

There are obviously talented U.S. drivers. I like Almendinger, Patrick Long (although I think he is committed to Porsche) & I think some of the NASCAR boys are talented too. I don't think Danica can cut it -- she hasn't been very competitive in the IRL road-races. I think the jury is still out on Marco &, based on what I have seen, he may be very overrated. Graham Rahal has great potential, but he is very young & relatively inexperienced. But he could be developed.

I wish them luck & I look forward to watching the team develop. Let's hope it helps bring F1 back to the States & Canada, & that it raises the F1 interest in the U.S. I am really, really tired of hearing about NASCAR.