This just posted on COTA's facebook page.
Circuit of The Americas
It’s official. The race is on!
We are thrilled to announce that F1 is coming to Circuit Of The Americas November 16-18, 2012. Lots of exciting information and announcements are forthcoming - sign up for our email list at circuitoftheamericas.com for all the breaking news. We appreciate all of the heartfelt passion, patience and support during this process and apologize that we couldn't respond to your comments and questions during this time. We can't wait to see you at the United States GP next year!
http://www.facebook.com/CircuitofTheAmericas (http://www.facebook.com/CircuitofTheAmericas)
Time to start planing a trip. [thumbsup] [beer] [Dolph]
I'm going to be cautiously optomistic... [thumbsup]
Nothing is official until after it has happened. Maybe the check they wrote Bernie finally cleared. ;) I'll sit back and watch. [popcorn]
Gee...................Have we heard this song before?
If it happens, I'm there [thumbsup]
Just "build it, and they will come", I suppose.
I'll believe it when the tickets go on sale..... [coffee]
Quote from: Pinocchio on December 07, 2011, 11:32:24 AM
Just "build it, and they will come", I suppose.
I'll believe it when the tickets go on sale..... [coffee]
now if they can just confirm motogp, wsbk, ama, etc. and get some cash rolling in
http://www.autoweek.com/article/20111207/F1/111209916?utm_source=DailyDrive20111207&utm_medium=enewsletter&utm_term=article2&utm_content=20111207-Formula_One__Austin_race_remains_on_2012_calendar&utm_campaign=awdailydrive (http://www.autoweek.com/article/20111207/F1/111209916?utm_source=DailyDrive20111207&utm_medium=enewsletter&utm_term=article2&utm_content=20111207-Formula_One__Austin_race_remains_on_2012_calendar&utm_campaign=awdailydrive)
AND
http://www.autoweek.com/article/20111207/FREE/111209913 (http://www.autoweek.com/article/20111207/FREE/111209913)
Glad it is on at least for next year, road trip!
Just got an email update:
Thanks for hanging in there with us! Working for, and being fans of, a start-up organization that is building a major new facility is not always easy. Because of the complexity of the project, things don't always happen as quickly as we would all prefer.
In the end, the Formula 1 United States Grand Prixâ,,¢ in Austin is a reality because everyone involved wanted to get it done for the benefit of Formula 1â,,¢ in the United States. Mr. Ecclestone, the F1 teams and their sponsors, our investors and the State of Texas â€" this event benefits all of us.
We are through the first series of challenges and now we get to the exciting part â€" finishing the construction of the Circuit of The Americasâ,,¢, selling tickets to the 2012 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix and creating plans for an incredible fan experience.
Stay tuned! We will be making a lot of announcements over the next several weeks regarding our partnerships, ticket sales, event information and much more. We promise to keep you, our most committed fans, well informed as we move forward.
The 2012 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix is going to be a great event! We look forward to seeing you in Austin November 16-18, 2012.
Sincerely,
Geoff Moore
Chief Marketing and Sales Officer
Circuit of The Americas
I'm so happ-eee!
Has anyone else put down a $100 deposit to be a seat owner? This guy did.
http://www.statesman.com/sports/formula1/f1-promoter-sues-other-race-investors-2215199.html (http://www.statesman.com/sports/formula1/f1-promoter-sues-other-race-investors-2215199.html)
Ding ding ding! Round 23490823! [popcorn]
An audible triple-espresso to get you in the proper F1 state of mind.... [evil] Enjoy!
Ferrari F1 V10 and V12!! Incredible beautifull loud sound!!!! must hear!!! 1080P*HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZBHXtms1Wk&feature=player_embedded#)
Quote from: Cher on March 08, 2012, 07:40:57 AM
An audible triple-espresso to get you in the proper F1 state of mind.... [evil] Enjoy!
Ferrari F1 V10 and V12!! Incredible beautifull loud sound!!!! must hear!!! 1080P*HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZBHXtms1Wk&feature=player_embedded#)
Beautiful music
I'm cruising to Austin this week to visit my family. I hope to have some more details on a possible crash-pad at my brother's house for the F1 weekend in November... Watch this space [evil] He mentioned his only compensation might be beer. Yeah, that's my little brother alright [laugh]
ROAD TRIP!
We talked about it last night, I am in!
My brother is not a race fan, believe it or not, but he does like motorcycles so the prospect of a driveway full of Ducs is interesting in itself. Maybe we won't need to bring him any beer, at all [evil]
I'm going to scope out the new track and take some pix when I'm there tomorrow. Will post 'em lattah [drink]
Just got the official prices for PSL's and season tickets today. HOOOOOOOOOOOLY poop. That's expensive.
Quote from: WonderBoy on March 28, 2012, 12:42:17 PM
Just got the official prices for PSL's and season tickets today. HOOOOOOOOOOOLY poop. That's expensive.
Well, if every member sends you one Dollar... ;D
Quote from: zach on March 28, 2012, 01:05:41 PM
Well, if every member sends you one Dollar... ;D
Ba dum bum chhhh! [roll] Power of the collective. Well played, sir.
I just saw a picture that some guy took from an airplane earlier this week over the track.
Lets just say there is a LOT of work to be done yet.................
http://jalopnik.com/5915965/the-cheapest-seat-for-the-us-grand-prix-is-159 (http://jalopnik.com/5915965/the-cheapest-seat-for-the-us-grand-prix-is-159) [evil] [evil]
It appears that I might be able to afford attending!
I see several grassy knolls that might allow for some "free" viewing. [evil]
I'll go check out the layout this weekend for ya.
Will that Harley make it to Austin or will you trailer it down? ;D
Any updates will be welcome, pics too!!
it's gonna ride all the way down.....looks like.....in the rain too. [bang]
Yep. We r in a shitty as storm, severe at that under an overpass. [thumbsdown]
ok I am going to get a general admission ticket for the weekend. I want to check it all out.
For all you runners out there... a chance to see the track a couple weeks before the F1 race.
http://site.runtex.com/index.php/2012/07/formula-run-2012-registration-opens/ (http://site.runtex.com/index.php/2012/07/formula-run-2012-registration-opens/)
Cool [thumbsup]
anyone get tickets yet? I need to order mine.
Nope, I'm procrastinating until the last possible minute, as is my custom [evil]
me too!
I still haven't told my lil' bro we're all descending on his house right around race weekend, hehehehehe. (Still his big sister... This kinda crap just never gets old) [coffee]
Quote from: Cher on August 07, 2012, 07:08:26 AM
I still haven't told my lil' bro we're all descending on his house right around race weekend, hehehehehe. (Still his big sister... This kinda crap just never gets old) [coffee]
[evil] I love it!
Love it...
http://www.autoblog.com/2012/08/15/infiniti-red-bull-racing-f1-car-plays-the-star-spangled-banner/ (http://www.autoblog.com/2012/08/15/infiniti-red-bull-racing-f1-car-plays-the-star-spangled-banner/)
[clap] [clap] [clap]
that I like!
So, who is coming down for this? I have a general admission ticket. Going solo but would like to hook up with some DMFers.
Quote from: IZ on September 05, 2012, 04:59:40 AM
So, who is coming down for this? I have a general admission ticket. Going solo but would like to hook up with some DMFers.
Looks like lisa and I are also coming down, we are getting general admission tickets also.
I'll be there + 1, but splurged for T12 tickets since this is my only vacation this year.
Cool!
We'll have to plan a rendezvous point. I haven't met too many of you Texans since I've been in Austin. Especially now since I don't have any Ducs at the moment. So I have no clue what ya'll look like. I know that there are several DMFers coming up from the South too.
Yep. I'm in with LYD . You got the three day pass or just race day?
Well there you have it:
http://formula-one.speedtv.com/article/f1-charlie-whiting-says-cota-ready-for-formula-one (http://formula-one.speedtv.com/article/f1-charlie-whiting-says-cota-ready-for-formula-one)
"Formula Run" 5K around the track Nov 3. I'm taking the family if anyone else is coming down.
http://austinraceevents.com/formula-run-the-race-before-f1/ (http://austinraceevents.com/formula-run-the-race-before-f1/)
Do you have to "run"? [bang] [laugh]
Quote from: Cher on September 29, 2012, 10:57:17 AM
Do you have to "run"? [bang] [laugh]
We'll be walking it!
[coffee] Just a cup of F1 java juice to get your Monday morning off on the right track...
http://www.autoblog.com/2012/09/29/red-bull-releases-re-edit-of-f1-car-in-lincoln-tunnel-with-only/#continued (http://www.autoblog.com/2012/09/29/red-bull-releases-re-edit-of-f1-car-in-lincoln-tunnel-with-only/#continued)
Best served, loud [evil]