Nope. Wasn't there a few races between Indy and Laguna a few years ago? Isn't that exactly the reason they switched it to having the break?

Quote from: ducpainter on September 23, 2012, 05:44:10 AM
Does it make economic and logistical sense to come here twice?

Quote from: duccarlos on September 23, 2012, 05:48:08 AM
Nope. Wasn't there a few races between Indy and Laguna a few years ago? Isn't that exactly the reason they switched it to having the break?

agreed, though i think you could probably justify it the further apart the races are.

furthermore, i'd argue that having the races closer together (laguna / indy) cannibalizes the audience ("why fly cross country to laguna this weekend if i can drive to indy two weeks from now?").

fwiw, i'd find it harder to justify three united states rounds.

austin may/may not happen for 2013, but with laguna losing motogp for worldsbk (i'm actually kinda happy about this), i expect 2014 to fall into place.

That sickly feeling in the pit of one's stomach when the hot chick you brought to the party leaves with someone else...

http://www.nationalspeedsportnews.com/formula-one/circuit-of-the-americas-declared-race-ready/

Quote from: OT on September 26, 2012, 08:46:08 PM
http://www.nationalspeedsportnews.com/formula-one/circuit-of-the-americas-declared-race-ready/

Quote from: duccarlos on September 28, 2012, 11:26:07 AM

Sold Out....sorta

http://circuitoftheamericas.com/tickets

Quote from: OT on September 28, 2012, 06:39:24 PM
Sold Out....sorta

http://circuitoftheamericas.com/tickets

they just announced "more" turn 12 seats on their facebook page.

"Formula Run" 5K around the track Nov 3.  I'm taking the family.  Anyone else in the area going?

http://austinraceevents.com/formula-run-the-race-before-f1/

http://www.circuitoftheamericas.com/moto-gp

APRIL 19-21ST 2013

Quote from: derby on October 03, 2012, 08:20:40 AM
http://www.circuitoftheamericas.com/moto-gp

APRIL 19-21ST 2013

Thanks D!!

Quick!  What are the recommendations for ticket packages, best places to watch from (other than my recliner), etc..... 

Quote from: OT on October 03, 2012, 06:14:20 PM
Quick!  What are the recommendations for ticket packages, best places to watch from (other than my recliner), etc..... 

you do realize that nobody has raced there yet, right?   

all i can say is that i've toured the track twice and put my money in the turn 15 grandstands for the f1 race.

Quote from: derby on October 03, 2012, 07:31:05 PM
you do realize that nobody has raced there yet, right?  

all i can say is that i've toured the track twice and put my money in the turn 15 grandstands for the f1 race.

Of course, I should have asked for opinions, instead of recommendations.  

Based on all the chatter here, I just knew that at least one of "us" would be familiar enuf with the place to make an educated guess.   Thank you!

Quote from: OT on October 04, 2012, 08:39:12 AM
Of course, I should have asked for opinions, instead of recommendations.  

Based on all the chatter here, I just knew that at least one of "us" would be familiar enuf with the place to make an educated guess.   Thank you!

...and you figured derby knew any way.

Quote from: ducpainter on October 04, 2012, 08:52:34 AM
...and you figured derby knew any way.

not really...but at least one of the Austin-centric fellows; otherwise I would have PM'd derby and not bothered everyone else....  

My son and I went out to the track yesterday. Looks like it will be done but its not going to be pretty.  Give the area a few years though and it be a lot better. Right now, it's in the not-so-nice area of Austin.  

I bought a pass for parking lot Q. Supposedly a 10-15 min ride to COTA. I'm sure it'll turn out to be a few min longer. I wonder how long it will take to get there from my place (approx 20 miles away)?

Turn one (general admission) looks like it might be a good place to hang out since its at the top of the hill. Only a few more weeks!!  

Btw..a red Monster was out there yesterday and rode right past me. Anyone on here? S2R/S4R I believe.