Formula 1 in Austin, one year away(WSJ)

jshel1 · #1 (**permalink**) 06-29-2011, 06:14 PM

Austin City Council gets behind the project

Woo Hoo!!

tomh440 · #2 (**permalink**) 06-30-2011, 09:27 PM

A trainer that works at our gym is Tavo Hellmunds nephew. A friend of mine sold the land for the track. I'm hopeing to have an "IN"!

KarlCSX2498 · #3 (**permalink**) 07-01-2011, 06:31 AM

Any small hotel, motel or bed & breakfast that are a bit out of the way or may not appeal to normal F1 customers?

I have been to the F1 race in Budapest three times and it is a great event to attend, we did the pit walk on thursday and the crowds are huge and very friendly. The grandstand seat for the weekend is very expensive, last time I paid approx.400.00

I would like to attend the austin race for sure, karl

Don · #4 (**permalink**) 11-19-2011, 12:06 PM

UPDATE: WSJ Saturday Nov 19 " Austin's Formula One Dream Stalls ":

By NATHAN KOPPEL and A.J. BAIME

" AUSTIN, Texas—Auto-racing fans plan to gather at the Hitchin' Post over beer and burgers Saturday to begin the one-year countdown to a much-hyped Formula One race here.

But the United States Grand Prix may never get to the starting line because of disputes between the local and international organizers. The local partners said Tuesday they were halting construction on the 3.4-mile racetrack southeast of downtown that has been projected to cost more than $250 million. "

Austin's Formula One Dreams Stall - WSJ.com