Originally Posted By: dailydriver
That's EXACTLY what I was getting at with my post in the "F1 coming to NJ" thread!
That area (Weehawken/Palisades) would need
A LOT of "fixing up" in order to be anywhere near even 1/1000th of what Monaco is as far as 'uppityness', or attracting the wealthy, blueblooded elite of F1 fans.
He he. I know I'd have a good time in Austin or NJ. As for Monaco compared to other F1 venues, at least some of the other venues, included Quebec, actually offer affordable packages. Last time I checked, a top end Montreal package was under $4,000 (including tickets, excluding accommodations and travel), if I recall correctly, with much cheaper packages available. Some of the Monaco packages were north of $30,000, also excluding transportation and hotels.
If they want F1 to be more popular in North America, affordability will be an issue. I'm not saying they should water it down to a local weekend smash up derby ambiance and pricetag, but it doesn't need to be a $30,000 weekend, either. One could liken it to going to the symphony. One doesn't need to go by limo or spend thousands on tickets. However, it's also not a jeans and tshirt affair.