10 year MotoGP deal for Austin's Circuit of the Americas from '13

[R Doug]

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.

Turn 10 looks intimidating as it's over a blind crest.

When I got to ride Laguna last year for the first time, I thought the Corkscrew was going to be the most intimidating.  It turned out, it's was one of the most fun!  The most intimidating for me was the small kink on the front stretch called turn 1.  It's over a gradual rise which is fun at 100, intimidating at 125+, and down right scary at 140!    I have no idea how the pros take the crest at well over 160-170!

[Kneescrubber]

Official website

http://www.circuitofamericas.com/

[aks801]

Totally stoked about this.  Austin will be a fantastic host city for this event, and for the facility itself.

Does not suck that it is two hours away for me.

[protondecay123]

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

Turn 20 and front straight with the uphill turn one is really going to tax the HP. Should go well with MotoGP's move to 1K.

  Hopefully the grand stands along the front stretch will have decent views of the rest of the track as well.

[Orson]

When I got to ride Laguna last year for the first time, I thought the Corkscrew was going to be the most intimidating.

 
Is there a blind crest leading up to the corkscrew? It looks like it on my SBK2000 video game  

[R Doug]

 
Is there a blind crest leading up to the corkscrew? It looks like it on my SBK2000 video game  

Yes. But, it is a braking zone. The trick is not missing the entry of the corkscrew. Technical... Yes.  Scary... Not so much.  

[stromgal]

It's funny to read the comments section following the announcement story in the Austin Statesman.... some are complainin' 'bout 'euro-trash weenies' whose cars 'slow down for corners and don't bump and rub' getting tax money for their style of racing.  

[DredheadV2.0]

 

It's funny to read the comments section following the announcement story in the Austin Statesman.... some are complainin' 'bout 'euro-trash weenies' whose cars 'slow down for corners and don't bump and rub' getting tax money for their style of racing.  

 

[stromgal]

A bit of a look at what's going on in the construction of the track:

http://en.espnf1.com/f1/motorsport/story/52061.html

[DogBoy]

Dirt section looks awesome!

[stromgal]

 

[Kneescrubber]

I'm just praying the Austin City Council signs off in time.

[Blunder]

Texas is worried about the invasion of foreigners.

[Kneescrubber]

Texas is worried about the invasion of foreigners.

You just stepped into your own pooh. This topic is about MotoGP coming to AUSTIN. Austin is significantly different than most of the rest of Texas. We can certainly move this to the po thread if you'd like, but I think most of us would rather keep it focused on the hopes that MotoGP will be coming to another venue in the U.S..

[Blunder]

Sarcasm is beyond a lot of people I guess.

[Kneescrubber]

Sarcasm is beyond a lot of people I guess.

How's that for sarcasm?  

[Blunder]

 

I'm all for MotoGP, and F1 for that matter, coming to the US for an event in Austin. Hell, once it  gets on the schedule I plan on going to see the bikes, it's just that the last I've read is the Texas legislature is debating whether to spend the money the combined events.

I'm betting it's Bernie's ever escalating fees that are putting the pols off. MotoGP fees are far lower but are rising at a commensurate rate.

[bluedogok]

 

I'm all for MotoGP, and F1 for that matter, coming to the US for an event in Austin. Hell, once it  gets on the schedule I plan on going to see the bikes, it's just that the last I've read is the Texas legislature is debating whether to spend the money the combined events.

I'm betting it's Bernie's ever escalating fees that are putting the pols off. MotoGP fees are far lower but are rising at a commensurate rate.

The state has been behind it the most, as with any kind of funding it all becomes a political football kicked around when the legislature is in session. Thankfully they are done for another year and a half unless another special session is called and then only address on the special session agenda set by the governor. What is funny is that a rep from Houston was the one kicking it around, Houston has received most of the monies allocated by the Major Events Fund for events there.

The City of Austin voted 5-2 in favor of endorsing the USGP yesterday, this allows the access to the Major Events Fund that the comptroller and governor have pushed.
Statesman.com - Austin City Council votes 5-2 to endorse Formula One race

Today was the announcement of the Australian V8 Supercars race starting in 2013.
Statesman.com - Formula Austin Blog: Australian V8 Supercars to race in Austin

[DogBoy]

You're back! Or out of lurking to post. Good to hear from you.

[bluedogok]

In the Austin paper over the weekend.

Statesman.com - Judge denies F1 opponents' bid to halt state subsidy

You're back! Or out of lurking to post. Good to hear from you.

Yep, it's been awhile since I ventured around these parts. Too busy with work and the heat saps any desire to ride, and it hit us early this year. I probably haven't ridden over a 1,000 miles in the past year and a half...the convertible makes it too easy when the weather is nice.