John has been an avid motor sports fan since he was a child. Born and raised inNASCAR country, his interest in racing began at the red dirt tracks of the deepsouth, but his attention quickly turned to the international racing scene,particularly Formula 1.He likes technology, and he makes daily bread working as a "smart utility grid"consultant. Formula 1 cars are some of the most technically sophisticatedmachines on the planet, and he has been writing about the sport for years.The addition of Austin to the F1 circus is a dream come true for him and manyother U.S. fans. You can read more on his blog, Formula 1 Journal[http://www.formula1journal.com/].