Phoenix Street Circuit
motorsport track in the United States
The Formula One United States Grand Prix was held on the Phoenix Street Circuit in Phoenix, Arizona, from 1989 to 1991. It was held in downtown by the Phoenix Civic Plaza and the America West Arena, prior to the introduction of the state's baseball stadium, Bank One Ballpark. The United States Grand Prix lasted in Phoenix for three years, but was dropped without explanation by Formula One management. There were no further Formula One races in the US until the Indianapolis Motor Speedway first held a Grand Prix in 2000.
Background
In 1985, several members of the Phoenix City Council approached Phoenix businessman and real estate developer Howard Pynn about his thoughts on how to bring more focus to the redevelopment of the Phoenix downtown area. The Council Members informed Pynn that this request also came from Mayor Terry Goddard. One of Pynn's initial ideas was to explore the feasibility of a downtown street race, and Pynn was encouraged to explore that possibility by the Council members. Over the next 2 1/2 years Pynn met with John Bishop of IMSA, and representatives of INDY CAR and finally Formula One. Pynn also met several times with Chris Pook who was the organizer of the Long Beach Grand Prix who had dealt with both Formula One and INDY CAR representatives past and present. Pynn encouraged the City of Phoenix to retain the services of Mr.
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