The First U.S. Formula 1 Team in quite a while (thanks BV!) . . .
An American Formula 1 team has formed with Bay Area native Ken Anderson and SPEED TV's Peter Windsor confirming their new team's plans to the press in the runup to the official announcement. While visiting San Francsico, Peter took the time to say a special hello to San Francisco Formula 1 Group members:
 

 
The official word on USF1 is due on Tuesday, February 24th at 9am (PST) on SPEEDTV and online at USF1.com, and we're all very excited to hear news of a new era for the United States in a sport which hasn't seen an American car and driver win since Dan Gurney's Anglo-American Racers in 1967.
 

Dan Gurney in his Eagle-Weslake for the win at the 1967 Belgian Grand Prix
With names like Gurney, Andretti, and Mayer, the United States' contribution to F1 has not only included American team members, but also the wealth of technology that has helped create the cars we love to watch each weekend. Carbon-carbon brakes as well as the carbon composite monocoque originated in this country, and we're looking forward to seeing a remarkable American effort compete on an international stage.

What: The USF1 team launch!
When: Tuesday, February 24th, 9:00 am PST
Where: USF1.com, and SPEEDTV

The First U.S. Formula 1 Team in quite a while (thanks BV!) . . .
An American Formula 1 team has formed with Bay Area native Ken Anderson and SPEED TV's Peter Windsor confirming their new team's plans to the press in the runup to the official announcement. While visiting San Francsico, Peter took the time to say a special hello to San Francisco Formula 1 Group members:
 

 
The official word on USF1 is due on Tuesday, February 24th at 9am (PST) on SPEEDTV and online at USF1.com, and we're all very excited to hear news of a new era for the United States in a sport which hasn't seen an American car and driver win since Dan Gurney's Anglo-American Racers in 1967.
 

Dan Gurney in his Eagle-Weslake for the win at the 1967 Belgian Grand Prix
With names like Gurney, Andretti, and Mayer, the United States' contribution to F1 has not only included American team members, but also the wealth of technology that has helped create the cars we love to watch each weekend. Carbon-carbon brakes as well as the carbon composite monocoque originated in this country, and we're looking forward to seeing a remarkable American effort compete on an international stage.

What: The USF1 team launch!
When: Tuesday, February 24th, 9:00 am PST
Where: USF1.com, and SPEEDTV

Welcome to the 2009 preseason - we're getting this year kicked off with another tour we know you'll like!
The Canepa Design Museum: As featured in the December 2008 Robb Report

Join us for a tour of Canepa Design Saturday, March 14th, 10:30a - 12:00p
You are invited to join SFF1.com on a guided tour with Llew Kinst of Canepa Design with an opportunity to see their automotive museum and facilities in Scotts Valley, California. Think of it as Top Gear meets Santa Cruz Mountains: Examples from their new museum collection include Porsche 962 #2 run at LeMans, the monster Can-Am Porsche 917 #17 (a car with 1100 bhp+, and 0-100 in 3 seconds), and an Arrows Formula 1 car.
Space is limited, and while we welcome all who wish to attend, we ask that you please RSVP to us for this very special event - we look forward to seeing you on the tour! Guests are welcome.
As we're getting the new season underway, also please note that the F1 2009 starts down under later this month on the 28th, RSVP and details are posted here .
That's right, the first race this season is LIVE from Australia this month, and we're looking forward to an amazing start at Overtime Sports Bar and Grill (now with more screens). We hope you can join us for our season opener LIVE from Australia on Saturday, March 28th at 10:30pm, the flag drops at 11:00pm. (RSVP)
Also - please note that Grand Prix Guides are now available for a limited time from Terry Griffin (email). Direct from his good friend and author, Jacques Deschenaux, this guide is widely considered the bible of F1 facts - and is an industry standard for those in the know.

What: A tour of Canepa Design (Please RSVP or register here for a free account)
When: March 14th, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Canepa Design, 4900 Scotts Valley Drive, Scotts Valley, CA. (Map) Cameras are permitted