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« on: April 12, 2011, 01:19:32 PM »
Looks like Ill finally get to check out Austin.  I'm wondering what this will mean for 2012.  One more year at Indy?

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/texas-lands-motogp-for-2013-119717024.html
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« Reply #1 on: April 12, 2011, 01:26:47 PM »
Always wanted to visit Austin, TX. Now I gotta good reason !!

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« Reply #2 on: April 12, 2011, 01:29:20 PM »
Great news. The track should be awesome.


I'm guessing Austin will replace Indy on the schedule. After the initial three-year deal ('08-'10) IMS is just renewing year-to-year with Dorna right now. Laguna has a long term commitment.
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« Reply #3 on: April 12, 2011, 01:55:10 PM »
Great news indeed.  Just wondering if the only stateside race will be Laguna in '12.  I hope to see one more year at Indy after this one.  The track may suck, but it's 'home'.
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« Reply #4 on: April 12, 2011, 02:03:07 PM »
agreed that Indy's "home," but the riding in the Hill Country is sooooooo much better ;-}
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« Reply #5 on: April 12, 2011, 02:03:38 PM »
Check out that back straight into a hairpin

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/55/Austin_Formula_One_circuit.svg
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« Reply #6 on: April 12, 2011, 02:26:39 PM »
It is still a possibility that all 3 venues in the US will host a round.  Being so close, I would hate to see Indy lose it's round.  
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« Reply #7 on: April 12, 2011, 02:27:48 PM »
Indy fans should not lose hope.

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« Reply #8 on: April 12, 2011, 02:41:55 PM »
That's awesome news. And Blunder's post that it's a 3rd GP rather than a replacement makes it even better.
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« Reply #9 on: April 12, 2011, 03:22:34 PM »


first the highest speed limits in the country, and now this!....

fck yeah!!



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« Reply #10 on: April 12, 2011, 06:57:34 PM »


F1 starting in 2012 for 10 years

MotoGP in starting in 2013 for 10 years

120,000 seating capacity

3.4 miles

135 ft. of elevation change

And the locals are welcoming this facility with open arms.  Even Texas A&M said it would schedule home games around the circuit's main events!  

Way to go Austin!  I look forward to visiting you soon.   Bigok
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« Reply #11 on: April 12, 2011, 08:23:11 PM »
oh man.... you guys are gonna LOVE Austin...!



specially after the GP is this same weekend!!  Bigsmile
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« Reply #12 on: April 12, 2011, 08:26:15 PM »
Fantastic .  Bigok
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« Reply #13 on: April 12, 2011, 08:54:07 PM »
Great news.  1264 miles from here to Austin, maybe I'll do one of those ss1000 runs after all.
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« Reply #14 on: April 12, 2011, 10:21:16 PM »
Phoenix to Austin... 1006 miles

shot, not a problem... does anyone know if there is a Website setup yet with Track Info. Would love to get on a mailing list to keep up to date with everything.

Looking forward to attending the 1st Race!
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« Reply #15 on: April 13, 2011, 02:24:53 AM »
Here's the track Wiki, if that's helpful:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circuit_of_the_Americas
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« Reply #16 on: April 13, 2011, 03:32:59 AM »
The decreasing radius turn 15 looks nasty.  
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« Reply #17 on: April 13, 2011, 08:27:34 AM »
Quote from: R Doug on April 13, 2011, 03:32:59 AM

The decreasing radius turn 15 looks nasty.  


Here's a 3d representation of the track

http://www.formula1.com/assets/pdf/F1%20USGP%20BasicTrack%20LayoutwElevation.pdf

12 - 17 is going to be a great section.
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« Reply #18 on: April 13, 2011, 09:15:56 AM »
Quote from: squeezer on April 12, 2011, 02:41:55 PM

That's awesome news. And Blunder's post that it's a 3rd GP rather than a replacement makes it even better.


From David Emmett over at motomatters.com :

"It is unknown what will happen to the Indianapolis round of MotoGP, however. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway has a one-year contract to host MotoGP this year, and talks are believed to be underway for an extension of the deal. The location of the Indy circuit is strategically vital for Dorna, as it is the best facility within reach of the US East Coast and its major population centers. If IMS can be persuaded to extend the contract - and make a few modifications to the surface of the road course - then Dorna would have three races covering the three strategic markets in the US: Indy serving the East and Midwest (New York, Washington, Chicago), Austin serving the South (Houston, Dallas, New Orleans) and Laguna Seca serving the West Coast (the Bay Area, Southern California, Oregon). That would be vital to cracking the US market, a target Dorna has had its eye on for a very long time."
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« Reply #19 on: April 13, 2011, 09:18:33 AM »
Quote from: protondecay123 on April 13, 2011, 08:27:34 AM



Here's a 3d representation of the track

http://www.formula1.com/assets/pdf/F1%20USGP%20BasicTrack%20LayoutwElevation.pdf

12 - 17 is going to be a great section.


And, man, getting off turn 20 is going to be crucial with that long uphill climb. A mistake there, and you're toast.
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