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Howard: More races key to F1 success in US

Hollywood director Ron Howard, the man behind the forthcoming movie Rush, reckons that F1 can be a success in the United States if it gives the Americans more than a fleeting interest in the sport.Admitting that US sporting mentality is different to other parts of the globe, Howard – who confesses to have become a firm F1 fan after years of taking only a passing interest in it – suggests that adding to the current world championship round at the Circuit of the Americas in Texas would help boost the sport's following.“There haven't been a lot of races in the US,” the former Happy Days star told the official F1 website, “Sports - and the idea of a home team - are very important to...
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