Right now the Texas legislature isn't too happy about all this money for Bernie's sanction fees coming out of the "major sporting event " slush fund created for things like 'super bowls' and the like. They don't figure there will be enough offsetting income. This could get interesting.
Early S Registry member #90
R Gruppe member #138
Fort Worth Tx.
"Formula One: Austin City Council votes in favor of U.S. Grand Prix"
http://www.autoweek.com/article/20110629/F1/110629840
Yes, The decision is all over the local news. Sometimes I sense mixed emotions from the reporters. One side is glad that F1 is coming. The other side doesn't think the Local and State funds should be part of the package.
I am glad its here. I will go to the race next year.
1971 911T SWT - Sun and Fun Machine
1972 911T - "Minne" painted and undergoing assembly.
'Questions have also been raised over the June date that the race has been scheduled, as temperatures often reach above 40 degrees celsius, and word has it that the organisers are lobbying to move the event to a November date, looking to run the race back-to-back with the Brazilian GP.'
http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns23364.html
2012 Formula 1 calendar set for major overhaul
'...there was some concern in the United States about the possibility of hosting the new race in Austin in June – when very high temperatures could prove troublesome for drivers, teams and spectators.
Sources have revealed that Ecclestone has now finalised his major reorganisation of the calendar, which he has given to the teams for them to highlight any issues they have.
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As well as moving Bahrain to later on in the calendar, it is also understood that Austin will be moved to the end of the campaign – with it becoming the penultimate race of the season before Brazil. The two events will also form a back-to-back.'
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/93442
Let's all hope that common sense prevails in this case!
Stefan Josef Koch
RGruppe #194/SRegistry #1063
1969 Porsche 911E, Light Ivory (38 years and counting)
2015 Porsche Cayman S
2012 BMW R1200GS, 1973 BMW R75/5
"An intelligent man is sometimes forced to be drunk to spend time with his fools." -E. Hemingway
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.
-Mike
EarlyS #1320
'71 T/RS LWT 3.2L
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.
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65 356SC Dolphin Gray
66 912 Green
69 911E Tangerine
72 911T GP White
72 911T Aubergine
72 911T Lilac
72 911S Black (voodoo)
86 911 GP White Targa (now sons)
90 964C4 Black Targa
94 964C2 Black Coupe
08 GT3 Speed Yellow
From the downtown: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1gmu...layer_embedded
From the 'track:' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVxQz...layer_embedded