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US GP in Austin Discussion and Speculation...

Discussion in 'F1' started by Simon^2, Jul 5, 2010.

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Now that Austin is on the official FIA calendar, will the race really happen?

  1. Yes, it will happen.

  2. No, no way for construction to finish.

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  1. mousecatcher

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    he is getting into the fashion industry. before you laugh, remember that's where briatore came from. ok, now you can laugh.

    his assistant is the guy who was pushing hurley to remain involved. AFAIK he is still trying to connect some F1 dots. something may come of it, i guess we'll see next year.
     
    mousecatcher, Jan 1, 2011
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    greyboxer F1 World Champ

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    Old news.....but I suppose if Bernie's site repeats the local paper a few days late that must make it true.....
     
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  4. VIZSLA

    VIZSLA Four Time F1 World Champ Owner

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    Hey they've got a picture too!

    ;)
     
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  5. SRT Mike

    SRT Mike Two Time F1 World Champ

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    either...

    1) had to technically "break ground" to keep some contractual obligations met

    or

    2) had to technically "break ground" to keep the press from pummeling them
     
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  6. VIZSLA

    VIZSLA Four Time F1 World Champ Owner

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    I think that those were my comments when the announcement was made.
    I want to believe but...
     
    VIZSLA, Jan 3, 2011
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    LOL

    I love how it's a picture of a single bulldozer in the middle of a huge dirt field... not exactly the type of scene you'd picture for a multi-billion dollar (?) Formula 1 venue construction site.
     
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  8. speedmoore

    speedmoore Formula 3 BANNED Professional Ferrari Technician

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    I think item 2) to be more the reason. As there was no "gold shovel" nor was the govenor or the state comptroller nor any other of the folks that have been behind the scenes with the local/state governments. The local press, car clubs, construction companies all have been relentless in pumping for info and "when".

    I had a bigger ground breaking ceremony complete with Govenor, Mayor, Sherif, Constable, Cty Tax collector and "gold shovel" for the Maycor distribution center in Milan Tennessee and it was only a 500k sqft distribution center for Maytag. I'll bet you there will be an "official" ceremony soon.

    The whole process has been very unconventional putting it politically correct.
     
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  9. VIZSLA

    VIZSLA Four Time F1 World Champ Owner

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    Thank you.
    I was hoping I wouldn't have to point that out ;)
    I just wonder if it was a 24 or 48 Hr rental.
     
    VIZSLA, Jan 3, 2011
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  10. SRT Mike

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    Plagiarizing my thought patterns again, Dave? :)
     
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  11. VIZSLA

    VIZSLA Four Time F1 World Champ Owner

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    Dastardly fellow I am I even did it before you posted them ;)
     
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    Oh, so that's the politically correct word for bullchit in Texas? Learn something new every day :D
     
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    Those Blue Nosers are all the same.
     
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    http://www.autoblog.com/2011/01/03/video-construction-gets-under-way-on-austin-f1-track/

    http://www.statesman.com/news/local/construction-finally-under-way-on-austins-f1-facility-1154979.html
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  16. jkddad

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    I seem to remember reading that they are expecting 120k attendance the weekend of the race. Heck, I think that many people from Houston and Dallas desend on New Braunfels on an average summer weekend. If only a portion of those people are curious enough to attend the race, along with all the F1 fanatics from the US and overseas, they they shoudn't have any issue filling the stands. I know I'm buying my tickets as soon as they are available.
     
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    I'll be working front gate security with a list of naysayer members, don't worry I'll have gloves!
     
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    June of 2012, Hmmm.... I hope it's not like Dallas was 1984.

    Bring the sunscreen!
     
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    I look forward to meeting you ;)
     
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  20. texasmr2

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    Note too self 'VIZSLA' does not need a 'thorough' search, LOL!!
     
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  21. VIZSLA

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    We're BOTH relieved.
    ;)
     
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    I really, really hope this project will happen and think it will but the above comments cannot be ignored.
     
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    Is there anyone in the Austin area who would drive over there and take some pictures?
     
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  24. Simon^2

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    Whew... Now Tavo et al can pay attention to bulding the track. ;)

    Wow. One bulldozer. Quite a statement...

    LOL
     
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  25. VIZSLA

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    The thread title was changed as an act of Christmas charity ;)
     
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