MotoGP in Austin?

[duccarlos]

Nope. Wasn't there a few races between Indy and Laguna a few years ago? Isn't that exactly the reason they switched it to having the break?

[derby]

Does it make economic and logistical sense to come here twice?

Nope. Wasn't there a few races between Indy and Laguna a few years ago? Isn't that exactly the reason they switched it to having the break?

agreed, though i think you could probably justify it the further apart the races are.

furthermore, i'd argue that having the races closer together (laguna / indy) cannibalizes the audience ("why fly cross country to laguna this weekend if i can drive to indy two weeks from now?").

fwiw, i'd find it harder to justify three united states rounds.

austin may/may not happen for 2013, but with laguna losing motogp for worldsbk (i'm actually kinda happy about this), i expect 2014 to fall into place.

[OT]

That sickly feeling in the pit of one's stomach when the hot chick you brought to the party leaves with someone else...

http://www.nationalspeedsportnews.com/formula-one/circuit-of-the-americas-declared-race-ready/

[duccarlos]

http://www.nationalspeedsportnews.com/formula-one/circuit-of-the-americas-declared-race-ready/

 

[OT]

Sold Out....sorta

http://circuitoftheamericas.com/tickets

[derby]

Sold Out....sorta

http://circuitoftheamericas.com/tickets

they just announced "more" turn 12 seats on their facebook page.

[IZ]

"Formula Run" 5K around the track Nov 3.  I'm taking the family.  Anyone else in the area going?

http://austinraceevents.com/formula-run-the-race-before-f1/

[derby]

http://www.circuitoftheamericas.com/moto-gp

APRIL 19-21ST 2013

[IZ]

http://www.circuitoftheamericas.com/moto-gp

APRIL 19-21ST 2013

Thanks D!!

[OT]

Quick!  What are the recommendations for ticket packages, best places to watch from (other than my recliner), etc..... 

[derby]

Quick!  What are the recommendations for ticket packages, best places to watch from (other than my recliner), etc..... 

you do realize that nobody has raced there yet, right?   

all i can say is that i've toured the track twice and put my money in the turn 15 grandstands for the f1 race.

[OT]

you do realize that nobody has raced there yet, right?  

all i can say is that i've toured the track twice and put my money in the turn 15 grandstands for the f1 race.

Of course, I should have asked for opinions, instead of recommendations.  

Based on all the chatter here, I just knew that at least one of "us" would be familiar enuf with the place to make an educated guess.   Thank you!

[ducpainter]

Of course, I should have asked for opinions, instead of recommendations.  

Based on all the chatter here, I just knew that at least one of "us" would be familiar enuf with the place to make an educated guess.   Thank you!

...and you figured derby knew any way.

[OT]

...and you figured derby knew any way.

not really...but at least one of the Austin-centric fellows; otherwise I would have PM'd derby and not bothered everyone else....  

[IZ]

My son and I went out to the track yesterday. Looks like it will be done but its not going to be pretty.  Give the area a few years though and it be a lot better. Right now, it's in the not-so-nice area of Austin.  

I bought a pass for parking lot Q. Supposedly a 10-15 min ride to COTA. I'm sure it'll turn out to be a few min longer. I wonder how long it will take to get there from my place (approx 20 miles away)?

Turn one (general admission) looks like it might be a good place to hang out since its at the top of the hill. Only a few more weeks!!  

Btw..a red Monster was out there yesterday and rode right past me. Anyone on here? S2R/S4R I believe.