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Anyone been to the US Grand Prix in Austin ?
Posted on 5/14/20 at 6:42 am
Posted on 5/14/20 at 6:42 am
Thinking about making the trip in Oct. Any tips would be appreciated.
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Posted on 5/14/20 at 7:28 am to tigernnola
Don't tighten the stupid wristband too tight.
Posted on 5/14/20 at 7:35 am to tigernnola
It’s more or less like any other sporting event 
Posted on 5/14/20 at 7:57 am to tigernnola
I haven't been to the race but I have been to Austin in August and I would count on it being very fricking hot.
Posted on 5/14/20 at 8:04 am to johnnydrama
Had to wear a jacket a lot of the time last year.
And the race is great, enjoy a full weekend not just the sunday. Do yourself a favor and spend the money to sit on turns 12-15. They give you the most time seeing the cars and also turn 12 gives you the cars coming off the long back straight into a tight left hander. Lots of passes in these turns. Buy tickets that give you access to the Member's tents (COTA season ticket holders). There's a tent right at turn 15 that gives you good food and drink with minimal lines. Good place to hand out.
And the race is great, enjoy a full weekend not just the sunday. Do yourself a favor and spend the money to sit on turns 12-15. They give you the most time seeing the cars and also turn 12 gives you the cars coming off the long back straight into a tight left hander. Lots of passes in these turns. Buy tickets that give you access to the Member's tents (COTA season ticket holders). There's a tent right at turn 15 that gives you good food and drink with minimal lines. Good place to hand out.
This post was edited on 5/14/20 at 8:07 am
Posted on 5/14/20 at 8:06 am to tigernnola
It’s incredible. Been to Indy Car, Moto GP and F1 there.
Get there early. Walk around the track - there are plenty of good spots to watch during the race and get different perspectives.
Top of the hill - Turn 1, Esses turns 3-6, Turn 12 when they shut down from 190 to 65, and the horseshoe of Turns 16-19 are some of the best spots.
Be ready to sweat. Dress like you’re going for a hike.
I’ve had the opportunity to ride on it several times for track days - it is a world-class facility.
Get there early. Walk around the track - there are plenty of good spots to watch during the race and get different perspectives.
Top of the hill - Turn 1, Esses turns 3-6, Turn 12 when they shut down from 190 to 65, and the horseshoe of Turns 16-19 are some of the best spots.
Be ready to sweat. Dress like you’re going for a hike.
I’ve had the opportunity to ride on it several times for track days - it is a world-class facility.
Posted on 5/14/20 at 9:17 am to tigernnola
friday is open seating, go to the top of turn 15
the tower is pretty cool. take the elevator up and walk down
if you get there when the gates open you can get a wristband for the autograph sessions (all days). they have free posters of that years race at these sessions, so i usually pick a smaller team each year for easy access
get there early to beat traffic
the actual f1 race is boring, practices and qualifying are more entertaining. the most entertaining race is the ferrari challenge series. the ferrari races cant complete a lap without half the field wrecking
there is a spot on the straight between 11 and 12, closer to 12, where you can stand up near the fence and feel top gear, not as cool with the electronic engine v6 redesign but still fun
best food is probably the wild game burger place at top turn 1
if you are General Admission bring a lawn chair, either sit near the tower or go accross the bridge to 5-6.
the tower is pretty cool. take the elevator up and walk down
if you get there when the gates open you can get a wristband for the autograph sessions (all days). they have free posters of that years race at these sessions, so i usually pick a smaller team each year for easy access
get there early to beat traffic
the actual f1 race is boring, practices and qualifying are more entertaining. the most entertaining race is the ferrari challenge series. the ferrari races cant complete a lap without half the field wrecking
there is a spot on the straight between 11 and 12, closer to 12, where you can stand up near the fence and feel top gear, not as cool with the electronic engine v6 redesign but still fun
best food is probably the wild game burger place at top turn 1
if you are General Admission bring a lawn chair, either sit near the tower or go accross the bridge to 5-6.
Posted on 5/14/20 at 9:30 am to tigernnola
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This post was edited on 5/26/23 at 9:36 am
Posted on 5/14/20 at 9:34 am to tigernnola
Budget taking the shuttle busses. Saves tons of time (assuming you are staying downtown) and in the end the prices are about the same.
Posted on 5/14/20 at 9:45 am to tigernnola
Went back in 2012 with my uncle, had a blast. It's still the only big-time racing event I've ever been to.
The wail of the old V8s will never leave me. You could hear it for miles. We got to the track just after the start of FP1 and walked up on turn 11, at the start of the back straight. I was riveted to the spot for about 20 minutes.
I would love to go again as an adult. It was all a blur as an 18-year-old.
We did a couple of laps around the track during the race, never stopped for longer than maybe 10 minutes in any one place. I agree with what others have said, good viewing spots are at the bottom of the esses, turn 12 and the 16-17-18-19 horseshoe. You are right on top of the cars at the horseshoe, maybe 100 feet from the track if you're on the fence.
The tower in the horseshoe is overrated, not really worth the line unless it's during the race. There's nothing up there other than a view, but it is really cool if you can get up there doing the race because you can see the entire track at once.
Get a good view of the race start if you can, it's one of the coolest things in sport.
The wail of the old V8s will never leave me. You could hear it for miles. We got to the track just after the start of FP1 and walked up on turn 11, at the start of the back straight. I was riveted to the spot for about 20 minutes.
I would love to go again as an adult. It was all a blur as an 18-year-old.
We did a couple of laps around the track during the race, never stopped for longer than maybe 10 minutes in any one place. I agree with what others have said, good viewing spots are at the bottom of the esses, turn 12 and the 16-17-18-19 horseshoe. You are right on top of the cars at the horseshoe, maybe 100 feet from the track if you're on the fence.
The tower in the horseshoe is overrated, not really worth the line unless it's during the race. There's nothing up there other than a view, but it is really cool if you can get up there doing the race because you can see the entire track at once.
Get a good view of the race start if you can, it's one of the coolest things in sport.
This post was edited on 5/14/20 at 9:56 am
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