The 2012 US grand prix could be good news for the son of an Irish former formula one driver.<\/p>\n
57-year-old Derek Daly drove in the late 70s and early 80s for the likes of Tyrrell and Williams, later becoming a US citizen after switching to the CART series and settling in Indiana.<\/p>\n
Also famous as a motor racing commentator for American television, Daly has a US-born 19-year-old son Conor Daly who has risen through the ranks and has recently been racing in the Star Mazda open-wheeler series.<\/p>\n
“The biggest boost to his career could be Austin, Texas,” Daly told the Austin American Statesman, referring to the scheduled US grand prix of 2012.<\/p>\n
The pair were in Austin for talks with potential sponsors, with a seat in the F1 feeder series GP3 reportedly on the table.<\/p>\n
They also met with Tavo Hellmund, the promoter of the US GP.<\/p>\n
“Austin will be the mecca of motor sports for North and South America. You’ve got the perfect platform,” added Derek Daly.<\/p>\n
Conor was linked with the ill-fated USF1 project last year and admits he is still targeting F1.<\/p>\n
“It’s the top level of racing,” he said. “That’s why we need an American to represent our country on the top step of the podium.<\/p>\n
“American drivers do not have much credibility in Europe,” added Daly Jr, “but to get to F1, you have to be in Europe. It’s a big change for me. It’s where I need to go and where I want to go.”<\/p>\n
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