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New Jersey Grand Prix organisers have appointed the key men that will help lead the project into its first Formula 1 race next year.

Tom Cotter, who was head of successful motorsport marketing agency the Cotter Group, has been appointed as the President of the race promoting company.

He will work alongside former New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority CEO and President Dennis Robinson, who is joining as Chief Operations Officer.

Cotter, who sold his firm to Clear Channel Communications in 2011, said about his new role: "Only a world-class opportunity like this could divert me from my bucket list. The chance to make racing history doesn't come along often."

New Jersey's race promoter and director Leo Hindery Jr. added: "It is vital that we have a leadership team that is highly respected in motorsports, and in running major sporting events in the region, and that understands and respects our overriding responsibilities to the fans, the people of New York and New Jersey, the teams and the drivers. Tom Cotter and Dennis Robinson are the best possible choices to fill these roles."

F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone agreed a deal last year for New Jersey to host its first grand prix in June 2013.