Motorsport Austin, Texas to host Formula 1's return to USA

[pcfan123]

Formula One World Championship Limited and Formula One Administration Limited (together, the F1 Commercial Rights Holder) and Full Throttle Productions, LP, promoter of the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix™, announce that a historic agreement has been reached for Austin, Texas to serve as the host city of the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix™ for years 2012 through 2021.

"This will be the first time a facility is constructed from the ground up specifically for Formula One in the US.”

In addition to the State of Texas being the 11th strongest economy in the world, it has more Fortune 500 company headquarters than any other state. Key features of Austin include:
- State capital nicknamed ‘Silicon Hills’ for being one of the most important regions in the US for the Technology Industry;
- USA’s 15th largest city and is located 145 miles from Houston (4th largest US city), 70 miles from San Antonio (7th largest US city), and 180 miles from Dallas (8th largest US city), population in this triangle is over 22 million;
- perfectly located geographically for North, South and Central American visitors;
- over 130 daily departing international flights within 180 miles;
- over 250,000 hotel rooms within 180 miles;
- desirable year-round climate, with an average annual temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit (20 Celsius);
- geographically located in the Texas Hill Country, easily the most beautiful city in the State, and considered one of the most in the US;
- hotels/downtown/Formula 1 circuit/airport located within close proximity of each other, which is nearly impossible for any other large city in the US;
- world class night life entertainment along renowned ‘Sixth Street’; and
- large film industry presence - many movies filmed in the area.

Austin’s National Recognition
- Known as “The Live Music Capital of the World”
- Voted “Greenest City in America” (MSN)
- Voted “Least Stressful Large Metro” in the United States (Forbes)
- Voted Top Two “Best Cities” in the United States (Money Magazine)
- Voted Top Three “Hippest Cities” in the United States (Forbes)
- Voted Top Five “Safest Cities” in the United States (Forbes)
- Voted Top Ten “Sports & Fitness Cities” in the USA (Sports Business Journal)

Easily the best choice for F1's return to America

 

[pcfan123]

1st draft of the track design is released

F1 Track: One Step Closer | KXAN.com

 

[Themer]

That layout does look rather good. Lots of overtaking opportunities there; should be good to have F1 back in the US.

 

[pcfan123]

and for the first time ever a designated and designed f1 track in the USA, not just an add on to a stupid Indy car oval

 

[Themer]

Yeah those races were pretty shite because the track wasn't suited to F1 in the slightest really. There were barely any chances to overtake at all.

 

[sohum]

Was pretty pumped when this news first came out a few months ago. The track is supposed to be ready for 2012 but apparently there have already been delays.

 

[pcfan123]

Apparently even when it is built, the traffic is going to be horrendous. They are estimating that it might take 3-4 hours to empty the parking lots because of where its located (across from the airport where 71 is only 2 lanes)

 

[Themer]

Ouch, thats a hell of a wait after the race has finished.

As I said though if the tracks a good un it should make up for logistical problems. And from what I can see there's at least 5 corners where overtaking is very much possible.

 

[sohum]

They're planning on building infrastructure to handle that situation.

 

[pcfan123]

General contractor picked for Austin's Formula 1 track | kvue.com | KVUE News | Austin, TX | Breaking News

The track is scheduled to be completed in 2012, in time for the United States Grand Prix.

nice

Mark added 0 Minutes and 24 Seconds later...

They're planning on building infrastructure to handle that situation.

F1 team pitches plan to trim exit time significantly

 

[sohum]

All they need to do is build a bar nearby with happy hour prices immediately after the race.

 

[Cricketman]

No offense but how do you guys watch this stuff??

 

[harrisb]

Didn't really need to say that did you, but although it's not always very exciting, there are times when it's very exciting and there is always something going on. This is the problem with people who don't watch it, they assume it is boring because they've only ever seen bits of it occasionally, but if you watch it all, there is a lot more to it than first meets the eye.

 

[sohum]

With my eyes.

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Sorry I'm in lame joke mood today.

 

[pcfan123]

Construction begins on Austin F1 track | KXAN.com

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All they need to do is build a bar nearby with happy hour prices immediately after the race.

Yea location is a bit crap huh, South and EAST! I stay as far away from East Austin as I can. South Austin is nothing special either.