Draco-REX Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 http://www.f1technical.net/news/17810?sid=1c76648e1fad2189b8e07c3e4715508f Formula 1 is coming back to the US. This November the second most watched sport in the world is going to be in Austin TX. FIA's Formula 1 Racing Director Charlie Whiting has signed off on the facility. This is huge. Without his OK, the race doesn't happen. He seemed really impressed too, which is good. Looking at the 3D renderings of the track, I think this could become one of the top tracks in F1. I can't wait to see it driven! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 Like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10phone2 Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 it would be great if they came to indy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenger1647545502 Posted September 29, 2012 Report Share Posted September 29, 2012 it would be great if they came to indy Yeah well, that didn't work out so well LAST time, did it? I'd love to see them at Mid-Ohio though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmwohio Posted September 29, 2012 Report Share Posted September 29, 2012 Had my tickets for a couple of months now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10phone2 Posted September 29, 2012 Report Share Posted September 29, 2012 Yeah well, that didn't work out so well LAST time, did it? I'd love to see them at Mid-Ohio though. I completely forgot they were there already. Your right about them at Mid-Ohio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.cos Posted September 29, 2012 Report Share Posted September 29, 2012 Wish we were going Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 I heard tickets are pretty expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.cos Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 I heard tickets are pretty expensive. No more than any other F1 race in the world Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TargaTint Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 Turn 1 looks like it's going to be great! Overall the track looks wide enough to provide a few good passing zones. Mid-Ohio would be cool, but everyone wants them to go to Road America or Watkins Glen, but their management will never dump the cash into all the required updates needed. Frustrating as an F1 fan. Road America would be a great place to see Kimi and Alonso to run, with "balls out" long straights and heavy breaking zones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 Road America is awesome, Canada corner is scary and you pray you have brakes right before it. F1 on a 4.4mile track? Yes please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.cos Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 Turn 1 looks like it's going to be great! Overall the track looks wide enough to provide a few good passing zones. Mid-Ohio would be cool, but everyone wants them to go to Road America or Watkins Glen, but their management will never dump the cash into all the required updates needed. Frustrating as an F1 fan. Road America would be a great place to see Kimi and Alonso to run, with "balls out" long straights and heavy breaking zones. omgosh on the Kimi part. (race this past weekend was zoo boring.. and they renewed for another 4 years :yawn: ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted October 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 omgosh on the Kimi part. (race this past weekend was zoo boring.. and they renewed for another 4 years :yawn: ) All the girls love Kimi. Don't know why. Must be the aloof "Iceman" thing. :lolguy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TargaTint Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 Road America is awesome, Canada corner is scary and you pray you have brakes right before it. F1 on a 4.4mile track? Yes please. Yep, landed in the gravel my first time around. Everyone tells you about Canada Corner. You hear about it all the time. You know exactly what you're supposed to do. But, right before the break zone there's that little voice that tells you…"I got this." Next thing you know, the hook is dragging you out and you're fertilizing the track with gravel on your way back to the pits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 Yep, landed in the gravel my first time around. Everyone tells you about Canada Corner. You hear about it all the time. You know exactly what you're supposed to do. But, right before the break zone there's that little voice that tells you…"I got this." Next thing you know, the hook is dragging you out and you're fertilizing the track with gravel on your way back to the pits. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.cos Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 All the girls love Kimi. Don't know why. Must be the aloof "Iceman" thing. :lolguy: Becuase hes talanted? I like vetel as well. Lewis can go suck a fucking acorn and take alonso with him to the party. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWW$HEEET Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 so wait, did canada lose their race, or was there just talk of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 Can't wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted October 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 so wait, did canada lose their race, or was there just talk of it? They still have their race. Traditionally Canada has been at the beginning of the season. But I wouldn't be surprised to see it moved towards the end, so the F1 teams can do the americas in one sweep; Canada, NJ, TX, Brazil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmwohio Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 Turn 1 looks like it's going to be great! Overall the track looks wide enough to provide a few good passing zones. Mid-Ohio would be cool, but everyone wants them to go to Road America or Watkins Glen, but their management will never dump the cash into all the required updates needed. Frustrating as an F1 fan. Road America would be a great place to see Kimi and Alonso to run, with "balls out" long straights and heavy breaking zones. Road America is awesome, Canada corner is scary and you pray you have brakes right before it. F1 on a 4.4mile track? Yes please. I grew up going to Road America, and is one of THE best tracks in the US....have spent many many laps in the passenger seat of various Porsches going around this track. An F1 race at the track would be absolutely amazing and I would buy a ticket in a heartbeat. They still have their race. Traditionally Canada has been at the beginning of the season. But I wouldn't be surprised to see it moved towards the end, so the F1 teams can do the americas in one sweep; Canada, NJ, TX, Brazil. New Jersey is a 'no-go' Bernie said they didn't have their shit together to get on the schedule for next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 Lewis can go suck a fucking acorn and take alonso with him to the party. Agree. Now that he's going to Mercedes I care even less about him. Perez 2013! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TargaTint Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 That's the one thing I hate about Bernie Ecclestone. When a contract is near renewal or there is a new venue. He always bad mouths the venue or leaks bad information. He can never shoot straight with the venue or the fans. Doesn't matter if it's a new venue or a traditional one, like Silverstone. Bernie's 10 Steps on a new contract or new venue: 1. Press release on a possible new venue or contract 2. Bernie says he doubts it will happen 3. Bernie says F1 doesn't need them on the schedule, anyway. 4. Contract signed…Bernie says "It's going to be a great event!" 5. (3 months later)…Bernie says the venue will not be ready 6. (6 months later)…Bernie says there's issues with the event owner or the promoters 7. (9 months later)…Repeat step 5 or 6. 8. (10 months later)…Repeat step 5 or 6. 9. (12 months later) Venue is ready…Event goes off with out a hitch 10. Bernie says "I knew from the start…this would be a great event!" and takes all the credit This always happens, one way or another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmwohio Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 http://www.planetf1.com/news/3213/8119599/FIA-confirm-the-2013-calendar 2013 F1 calendar: 17/03 Australian Grand Prix 24/03 Malaysian Grand Prix 14/04 Chinese Grand Prix 21/04 Bahrain Grand Prix 12/05 Spanish Grand Prix 26/05 Monaco Grand Prix 09/06 Canadian Grand Prix 16/06 New Jersey Grand Prix * 30/06 British Grand Prix 14/07 German Grand Prix 28/07 Hungarian Grand Prix 25/08 Belgian Grand Prix 08/09 Italian Grand Prix 22/09 Singapore Grand Prix 06/10 Korean Grand Prix 13/10 Japanese Grand Prix 27/10 Indian Grand Prix 03/11 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 17/11 United States Grand Prix (Austin) 24/11 Brazilian Grand Prix * TBC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 Canada Corner was the first time I could smell my brakes on the STi. After being on that track, Subaru had to cut the calipers off of the car as the bolts were seized. Good thing I had ceramic pads on the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TargaTint Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 Canada Corner was the first time I could smell my brakes on the STi. After being on that track, Subaru had to cut the calipers off of the car as the bolts were seized. Good thing I had ceramic pads on the car. But, that's when you know you've had a fun day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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