US based F1 team for 2010?

US F1?

TSN and Autosport.com are reporting that the basis for a US based F1 Team have been put in place, with design engineer Ken Anderson and former F1 team manager Peter Windsor attempting to start it up.
A website USF1.com has been launched with Anderson as the owner.
With manufacturer supplied engines and gearboxes having a fixed "affordable" price for next season, it's considered more feasible for an independent team to enter the series next year.

One would have to wonder, does a US backed F1 team indicate that they may have knowledge of F1 coming back to North America? Maybe not, but I've heard of worse ideas (like standing nearly naked in sub-zero temperatures for minutes at a time.)

UPDATE: Could they already be thinking potential sponsors? Anderson registered the site with GoDaddy.com (link) who are already sponsors of Danica Patrick in the IRL (one would have to wonder if they're looking at drivers as well...) If that isn't a stretch, I don't know what is, but it's worth knowing.

TSN link
Autosport Link

And your prize is.... NO RACE FOR YOU

From IMS

IMS WINS PRESTIGIOUS FORMULA ONE PROMOTIONAL AWARD

INDIANAPOLIS, Monday, Dec. 10, 2007 ­ The Indianapolis Motor Speedway has won the FIA Formula One Promotional Trophy, presented to the best promoter and event organizer in Formula One each year.

Indianapolis Motor Speedway CEO Tony George accepted the trophy during the season-ending FIA Gala awards ceremony Dec. 7 in Monaco. It's the second time in seven years IMS has won the award, also capturing the honor in 2000 after the inaugural United States Grand Prix at Indianapolis.

"The Indianapolis Motor Speedway has enjoyed hosting the FIA Formula One World Championship and the United States Grand Prix since 2000," George said. "On behalf of our dedicated employees, the citizens of Indianapolis and all of the fans who have supported the event, we appreciate being recognized with this honor."

IMS played host to Formula One from 2000-07 on a 2.605-mile road course that incorporated part of the historic oval. The race is not on the 2008 Formula One schedule.