Several groups have applied to run the Grand Prix in 2012. The local papers are whining that this thing might happen.
I'm not defending the Grand Prix's organizers, but there was great turnout and the Baltimore media has done everything they can to ruin this race. I hope it happens again but 2 million people could go to the race and Baltimore could make enough revenue to balance their budget and the media out there would still whine.
I don't like the news media, who are supposed to be trusted, taking activist positions and, in some cases with the Baltimore Sun, reporting information that is not accurate.