United States Grand Prix - Formula One (F1) - Austin

[slow99]

Lmfao, how did I miss this gem?

[Darren M]

Dang it. I'm in the middle of some major life and finance changes..... I may have to sit this one out. And that really pisses me off.

[momo]

i just bought 4 general admission 3 day passes.

[Bputacoma]

It's all about whether construction finishes now, which is further than I think he would have ever admitted thinking it would go; construction looks to be moving along fine, but it still seems like it's going to be cutting it closeish.

Looks good. Now to find a hotel that will ream me for $400 a night...

[Slowhand]

I need this to happen. Were hoping to compete in and win the redbull soapbox race to get free tickets, travel, and rooms!!

It's all about whether construction finishes now, which is further than I think he would have ever admitted thinking it would go; construction looks to be moving along fine, but it still seems like it's going to be cutting it closeish.

Construction at Circuit of The Americas moves closer to completion as the placement of asphalt continues around the track and the first layer of surface from Turns 1 – 5 and Turns 18 – 20 is applied. The Access Tunnel that leads to the Paddock Area is finished and paved. The Medical Center is almost finished with only work on the ceiling and windows to go.

Meanwhile, progress at the Pit Building is well under way; window installation and painting has started and should be completed soon.

In the coming weeks, paving will continue between Turns 5 and 10 while the Main Grandstand is completed.

[Ruffdaddy]

In before Grape comes back in to tell us how it's definitely not happening.

Not that it's definitely happening, but it's looking good. ALMS just joined the ranks of 2013 race series coming to Austin as well.

I need this to happen. Were hoping to compete in and win the redbull soapbox race to get free tickets, travel, and rooms!!

[Slowhand]

In before Grape comes back in to tell us how it's definitely not happening.

Not that it's definitely happening, but it's looking good. ALMS just joined the ranks of 2013 race series coming to Austin as well.

[Bputacoma]

Tickets go on sale on June 10th!!!!

http://circuitoftheamericas.com/tickets

from jalopnik...

http://jalopnik.com/5915965/the-chea...nd-prix-is-159

The Cheapest Seat For The U.S. Grand Prix Is $159

Tickets for the United States Grand Prix in Austin went on sale today on Ticketmaster and on the COTA website. They tickets are expensive, but relatively cheap for what you get.

Here is the full list of prices for the three-day weekend, as confirmed by the Circuit of the Americas itself.

General Admission: $159
Grandstand - Turn 11: $269
Grandstand - Turns 2, 3, 4 and 5: $299
Grandstand - Turn 12 (lower rows): $399
Grandstand - Turn 12 (upper rows): $499

For a three-day pass of one of the world's biggest international sporting events, that's not a bad deal at all. It's certainly a lot cheaper than priority personal seating and, surprisingly, every single other Formula One Grand Prix in the calendar. That said, if you just wanted to see a more all-American open-wheel series, Indy Car would be a lot cheaper.

[RWhite]

Mercedes New Air Duct Explained.......

Neat video. Simulation at 7:30 clearly shows how it works on a race car going around a track.

http://www.totalf1.com/full_story/view/407796/Mercedes_wing_innovation_called_8216Wduct/

[Bputacoma]

This looks like it could be fun.

http://austinf1expo.com

Formula Expo™ is a unique way to experience how the most advanced race cars and elite drivers come together to create the world’s most popular motorsport, and what this will mean for Austin as the host of the 2012 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix™.

http://www.austinf1expo.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/ExpoP1-300x174.jpg

Taking place over the June 16-17 weekend, and conveniently located at the Austin Convention Center, Formula Expo will feature over 120,000 sq. ft. of exhibits and demonstrations from top Formula 1™ teams, as well as the companies creating the sport’s groundbreaking technology.

At Formula Expo you will have the chance to meet top drivers and their teams for an early and up-close look at the amazing cars, technology, and rich history that makes this form of motor racing such a compelling sport to more than 600 million people worldwide.
Exhibitors & Sponsors
Formula Expo offers a tremendous opportunity for sponsors and exhibitors to leverage the brand of USA’s most fiercely anticipated sporting event of 2012, which has an estimated fan base of 610 million worldwide. Formula Expo offers your company the potential to gain tremendous visibility with a huge local, national and international buying constituency.

Formula Expo in Austin is anticipated to draw an attendance of over 35,000 people during the weekend of June 15-17, 2012, magnified by coverage from local, national and international news, sports and print media. The venue will be a key opportunity for organizations to reach a variety of consumers and media, so exhibition space and sponsor branding is expected to be high.

[suckerdin]

T1 is gonna see some really good action.

[Darren M]

where is a link to the track layout?

Google has a slew of them but here's my favorite.

[RWhite]

Kimi Raikkonen

I forgot he is coming back this year to F1, now with Lotus (Renault team).

http://www.kimiraikkonen.com/

[Alex]

where is a link to the track layout?

[momo]

yeah, i got the email. I'm uninterested in the PSL. I'm broke enough. I haven't talked to the rep yet about ticket prices.

i think right now they will only talk about the psl. not even sure if they have pricing for F1 determined. i wanted at least 2 in the main grand stands but not willing to pay that much. i'll just buy some general admission tickets.