Circuit of the Americas

[gerryvz]

Here's an overview of the new F1 track outside of Austin, opened last fall.

http://www.windingroad.com/articles/blogs/track-report-driving-circuit-of-the-americas

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Anyone planning to go to the event on the attached flyer?

Cheers,
Gerry

 

[mwaldron]

My son and I are planning to go to this.

 

[gerryvz]

I'm really going to try to make it, as well. I'll post details as my plans solidify. I think DarkStar will be there too. Maybe we can have a mini-gathering.

 

[szvook]

Can you run your own ride?

 

[gsxr]

Can you run your own ride?

I don't think so. The flyer was very much NOT clear but apparently the March 1-2 dates are a "Grand Am" race, whatever that is, and the cost is for a spectator pass.

Official race day schedule:
http://circuitoftheamericas.com/visit/grand-am-schedule

These track websites do a really bad job of showcasing what exactly the race series is, for people who don't live & breathe this stuff. One photo of half a car isn't very helpful.

Doesn't look like your 500E will qualify, Steve, but you could always ask!

 

[szvook]

Oh well, their loss.

 

[mwaldron]

http://www.grand-am.com/
http://www.grand-am.com/events.aspx?eid=3475&sid=1

Daytona Prototypes
GT
GTX

Sprint race as opposed to endurance racing.

Local rumor is they have canceled all "club events" for the year, meaning nothing is planned to allow street cars on the track for the near term.