WEEHAWKEN -- Years after the possibility of a Grand Prix race in New Jersey failed to get to the starting line, the idea has reportedly gained new life.

Citing a report in the German Auto Motor Und Sport publication, several racing reports Thursday said a Formula 1 race through Weehawken is once again a real possibility.

The Red Bull Racing Formula 1 team prepared two F1 running show cars for a test drive on a street course in Weehawken and West New York on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)

According to Newswheel, F1's new owner, Liberty Media, is in negotiations to bring a night race in 2019 to a circuit in Weehawken.

The race would be amid a backdrop of river views and the Manhattan skyline.

The news brings back an F1 dream dating back to 2011, when much of the ground work was done to bring a race to the area in 2013 or 2014.

Local politicians were in support of the race, but it never came to fruition.

Since much of the work was done earlier, Sports Rageous reported the race could come to New Jersey as early as next year, but due to race scheduling, it would more likely be slated for 2019.

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