US GP in Austin Discussion and Speculation...

The weather is quite nice for the race this weekend and I may actually throw caution into the wind and tempt fate. My last chance too see MS on track.

EDIT: Just got off the phone with a USGP rep regarding my volunteer status for this years race and it is a 'no go' for the race or the viewing party they are having downtown. Alot of 'this and that' involved but that is par for the course and should be expected with a new venue.

 

Gregg, does that mean you will not be at the race? Bum if not............

 

Seen around Austin:
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Is this race really going to happen?

Oh wait, I wrote that 230 pages ago.

 

Fools, if you think this race is happening. This race will never happen! Just go back 200+ pages and you can see that it will never happen.

 

? Gustavo? Who is this in reference to?
Thanks.
Kevin

BTW - this race was on the front page of Yahoo News; great exposure there.
Kevin

 

Tavo is short for Gustavo. Like Rick for Richard.

 

I'm not going to the race, but I saw restaurant on "Burger Paradise" that I thought might be of interest to some. It's called Wild Bubba's. it's a wild game burger place with an F1 theme. The place looked awesome. It's apparently right by the track.

http://wildbubbas.com/

Mark

 

I've been over there a few times, great laid back place & they have done a fantastic job educating the locals on F1. Problem is during race week it's going to be a difficult place to visit traffic wise.

 

Well either way, I wish them the best of luck. They interviewed a bunch of customers on the show and a majority were wearing F1 memorabilia so it looked like they were to get the word out. They even talked about a burger the owner named the "f1" or something similar and said he did so in honor of the upcoming GP.


Mark

 

Sadly Greg I will not be there but I will be glued to the tv and recording the race. I was kinda hoping I would get the chance too see Michael on track and meet some fellow Fchatters but hey there is always next year for the latter part.

 

Sorry about that Gregg, not good news for u. Your right, there is next year and lets hope it is a good one (we need one).

 

No biggy brother as I am just happy to have another US GP and fortunate enough that the track is only a few hours drive away and will have other racing events.

Schumacher for the win!!!

 

it would be awesome if the owners could allow private cars...to drive on the track for a fee....Nurburgring style...

 

For anyone planning trying to park downtown & use the shuttle, you might want to take a look at event routes & road closures. I thought about taking my bicycle down with me but I don't want to be lugging all that cold weather gear around when it warms up. I'm staying less than 9 miles from the track.

http://austintexas.gov/article/lap-crowds-and-dodge-traffic-years-formula-1-races

http://www.statesman.com/gallery/sports/racing/maps-traffic-routes-road-closures-f1/g6NY/#2868908

 

Speaking of Wild Bubbas, look who was seen there today: (photo credit - Vance from Friends of Formula 1)
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Greg contact Hookem!! You have some PM's!

 

Thanks for the heads up!

I am just south of downtown (15 min. from the track) so I will be taking the shuttle at 15th & Trinity. It's going to be a crazy weekend!

Ciao,

SRR

 

If I had the cash I'd totally take a helicopter to and from the track on Sunday.

 

+1... I hear its like 5500 each way!

 

Nah, it's not that bad... only $545 for the round trip (they say whole day, but I doubt there is much back and forth). http://www.charliebravocharter.com/cota/

I'll bet they are pretty booked up though.

 

I fond $550 when I looked. I would have been seriously tempted had it been under $300 for the day.

 

$550 is relatively cheap. At the EDC festival, it's $500 from the Las Vegas Airport to the Speedway. One way. $800 round trip.

 

Oh yeah and this ^^^

 

Didn't have a good feeling about the b!tch we were dealing with on accommodations; sure enough...got scammed. At least the b!tch is scheduled for court EOM...hopefully we can tack some hurt on her. Good part is there are still places available. Ain't EEEEEEVEN gonna let it get me down! Forza Kimi!!!