This is another classic but sad story of the struggle between the people who pursue their dreams and the harsh consequence when teaming up with the people that have the money to make them a reality.
These are not the same kind of people at all. It's like mixing water with oil. The investors only care about one thing and that is how they can line their pockets with more money. They don't have the same desire that the people who envision a quality product that will serve it's intended purpose to its fullest extent.
Hellmond and Swartz wanted a RACING VENUE that would host not just the world's top races, but races of all types year around. A venue that everyone can go to enjoy and experience.
The billionaire investors always have their own agenda. If they decide to invest in someone else's idea, you can bet it's not to help that person make his vision fully come to fruition. They see an opportunity for themselves and what they can gain from putting their money into the project.
The reality is if Hellmond didn't ask these guys to invest, we wouldn't even be having this conversation. So it comes down to which is the greater evil? Was it worth it in the end now that the Circuit of The Americas is built? I think so... Could the current situation with the circuit be better? Oh hell yes. Can the situation be worse off than what it is now? It certainly can.
It's sad that the Billionaires have little concern for its intended use. It's great that they want it to be a sporting venue for all types of events, even the promoters wanted that, but to build a world class racing circuit and then push it aside as if it's only a side component that gets rarely used is just plain idiotic.
Last edited by Jdawgboy; Feb 22, 2014 at 10:56 PM.
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