Circuit of the Americas (Austin, Texas) infos

Austin back on schedule - Tilke

http://en.espnf1.com/usa/motorsport/story/72440.html

 

Is this just to provide reassurance following the lawsuit reported last weekend? I didn't realise there were any further doubts about it being on schedule once last year's issues with workers were resolved.

 

Good to see they've prioritised the Las Vegas car park section for tarmac.

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http://circuitoftheamericas.com/articles/cota-may-construction-update

 

That's only £65 (assuming the guy is American).

 

Hope that's true. Heard that it might be close to $150+ just for GA on Sunday.

 

Video of Mario Andretti’s June 7 visit to Circuit of The Americas™

[video]https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zwmrps1sv6a0zd7/UN_dnkn5w-#f:Andretti_6.8.12.mov[/video]

 

Circuit de the Americas' according to Autosport: http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/100332

 

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Well I'm convinced

 

Aerial Tour of the Circuit of the Americas

[video=youtube;nwZ-eFw8kwM]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwZ-eFw8kwM&feature=player_embedded[/video]

 

I'm sorry, but I do not like it.

It looks a pure Tilkedrome with too many tight corners. As per usual, a ridiculously long straight which will have probably been designed with DRS in mind.

Once again, Tarmac run off areas, so the drivers can go off at their own free will. I would love it to be astro-turf - at least that will provide a bigger test.

 

Some new pictures have appeared:

http://www.autosport.com/gallery/index.php/id/2881

 

http://circuitoftheamericas.com/articles/the-marriage-ceremony-is-underway1

Circuit of The Americas has reached another paving milestone! Today the the crew is laying final piece of base course and completing the entire first layer of pavement around the track. This process is referred to as “marrying the track" and is taking place from Turn 20, through the starting grid and up the hill to Turn 1. Unlike building a traditional sports complex like a stadium or ballpark the major portion of construction for Circuit of The Americas is building the “track” itself. About ten feet of Central Texas clay was excavated the entire length of the track. A black poly material 30 millimeters in thickness was then placed along the length of the excavated portion. This material acts as an envelope for layers of select fill to be placed so that it remains exactly in place.

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Thanks for that Tomcat - interesting stuff. I personally cant wait and the elevation drop on that photo looks awesome!

 

New U.S. Grand Prix circuit cleared for race

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/moto...rand-prix-circuit-cleared-for-race/57841958/1


FIA GIVES COTA THUMBS UP!

http://circuitoftheamericas.com/articles/fia-gives-cota-thumbs-up

 

A virtual lap with F1 2012

[video]http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/formel-1/video-gp-usa-austin-aus-der-onboard-perspektive-5805560.html?bcpid=775256347001&bctid=1869919666001[/video]

Track looks really nice, looking forward to the race!

 

I think this may be one of tilkes best

 

I thought tilke was told to piss off by the Americans?

 

Shouldn't be too hard, didn't he just cut and paste some of the great corners from other tracks here?

 

Either way it looks mint and I am really looking forward to it. I think the atmosphere will be much better at a track like this than the Indy venue!