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Austin F1 attendance up?

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  1. rob lay

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    I haven't been in a couple years, but the 3 years I did go before that every year there was a visible decrease in attendance. We decided to go this year as first F1 experience for Mia and she also wants to see Taylor Swift. Section I like that was half full 2-3 years ago I'm having a hard time finding tickets for.

    Let me know if anyone has 3 good tickets available, I prefer sections 3-5 of Turn 12, but will be open minded higher end seats.
     
  2. rob lay

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    I just talked to COTA, they're expecting 2nd highest attendance and that includes first year. I think Taylor Swift a big factor, big reason we're going.
     
  3. Kiwi Nick

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    Who does Swift drive for?
     
  4. montegoblue

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    That made me laugh
     
  5. stever

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    Go to a race because of a pop culture appearance. Had to say that cause I don't know what she does.

    Racing is dead. Spectacle lives.
     
  6. WPOZZZ

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    Better Taytay than the Biebs.
     
  7. Igor Ound

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    Noot sure but she must be furious Britney is about to win the WDC in the Mercedes
     
  8. WPOZZZ

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    Suzuki.
     
  9. tifosi12

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    I think it is both: Swift and Haas
    And maybe the concern that the race might get dumped some day

    I noticed how you still can't get a hotel downtown so attendance must be up
     
  10. rob lay

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    last time we went 2 years ago Turn 12 was 50% empty, it is already sold out except the first row. I had to hunt down Turn 12 seats aftermarket, luckily got for just a little under retail. there isn't a ton of seats available and they aren't giving them away like past.
     
  11. ago car nut

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    Remember going to the Glen in the 70s, Camping out, crapping in the woods. They were the days of true enthusiasts. Walk through the garage at night when the teams were prepping the cars for next day race. Buddy saw something he thought was ash tray, turns out it was un-mounted wheel. Mechanics dye checking critical parts, wiping down Chassis with WD-40. All aluminum then, no carbon fiber.
     
  12. hairy_scotsman

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    Turn 12? They've cut that grandstand in half compared to its 2012 size and eliminated a bunch of other grandstands. Could be why.
     
  13. crinoid

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    Hey I don't mean to high jack thread but if any attending have an extra parking pass I REALLY need one.
     
  14. rob lay

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    I found ok deals single day after market, someone wanted $600 for a 3-day.
     
  15. tifosi12

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    Are you gonna have another FChat meeting?

    That was awesome.
     
  16. rob lay

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    no, not this time. low key with Jennie and Mia, her first F1 experience. :)
     
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    If she needs any F1 toys for her indoctrination let me know pls. I got lots of F1 cars who should be in children's hands
     
  18. crinoid

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    Wow that's a high price. I'll look for singles. Thanks Rob
     
  19. F1Nova

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    My friend lives in Austin..well, Round Rock, burb of Austin.
    He goes every year. Last year was bad for them, they almost folded.
    He bugs me every year to fly to Texaz for the race.
    I look for it to bounce back.
     
  20. hairy_scotsman

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    Looking at hotels.com, it seems there are rooms available in lots of downtown hotels, including all the big, nice, new ones. Moving away from downtown, there are plenty, and at pretty good prices. Lots of tickets available on the secondary market, too, esp GA for below face value. Come on down!
     
  21. TheMayor

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    The problem is really the state of F1 more than COTA.
     
  22. Nurburgringer

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    So how did Mia like the race?

    Hopefully COTA will still be there in ~5 years or so when I take Bruce.

    +1 on another F-Chat get together.
    Maybe Hobbs can swing by again.
    Or Matchett. I just finished his book "Mechanic's Tale, Life in the Pit Lane", fun read.
     
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