USGP Austin

[Chuck Miller]

Hey guys,

I have a request...

It would seem we should have the message board 'resources' to have 'eyes on the ground' for all the latest local and regional news first hand right here.....

PLEASE keep us up on all the latest ins and outs from the 'grass roots'.....

Yippie Yi Yo Ki Yay! ...........

[boxster03]

Moto GP just announced this eve. that they will also hold their GP here. Only track in world where Formula 1 and Moto GP are on same track. Also super secret is what Ferrari might be doing in Austin either in testing or some kind of facility. Maybe Posche can beat them to it.

[smedley]

Great news for Austin.......

Now that Laguna Seca ( Mazda...whatever) has lost their perceived golden egg.....they might consider returning to a proper AUTOMOBILE racing facility, and loose the &@$!? gravel traps! The endless full course yellows while they retrieve some poor trapped bastard has ruined the racing not only for the spectators but also the hapless competitors who's races are ruined by the crap. Anybody from SCRAMP listening..???

[richemj]

If the below course highlight video doesn't get you excited.... you have serious problems =)

http://www.circuitoftheamericas.com/

[Chuck Miller]

Thanks for the link to this new promo Mike..........

[jpnovak]

They are moving dirt as of the last time I went out there.

Here is a neat look from overhead.

Go here for more pictures.

http://f1newsaustin.com/

[richemj]

Just saw on Speed... Bernie has confirmed that Austin will not be held next June, but November. Final date to be announced late this fall.

Good thing... June would have been HOT. Already cancelled my June reservation. Looking forward to booking in November.

[boba]

As some of you know my oldest son is in the film industry, and was on a shoot this past Thurs, Fri, Sat, and Sun for RED BULL in and around Austin. They shot out at a ranch Thurs and Fri and at the site of the new track on Sun, everything from those days is embargoed until after production is released. Some of the footage is outrageous, I can not wait to see what they do with it.

Sat was shot in downtown Austin and as the public was in attendance it was open for photos.

[Carl Bauer]

From the downtown: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1gmu...layer_embedded

From the 'track:' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVxQz...layer_embedded

[jpnovak]

Thanks for the pictures Bob. I am sure you will have a few more later today.

There was a locally organized track tour this morning. I have some work commitments and could not get the time out of the office. I passed the information along to Bob and he is currently at the track (Tuesday Morning). I am sure that Bob will share his knowledge when he gets the chance.

Carl, - Thanks for the links. Interesting how much aero effect at low speed. There is impressive flow lines in the dust passing over the car.