US GP Site Announcement

[Flood1]

Here are some pics of the detailed plans for the site. These plans deals mostly with site shaping, water control, and the main boulevard through the site. there are 73 pages available, but I have only shown a few.

http://www.formula1journal.com/2010/10/ ... flood.html

 

[ATL11]

Really detailed...

 

[sportsman]

Exactly that.This is the level of detail required for any new construction project.If you look at all the drawings available you can clearly see that designing an F1 track is far more complicated than most people think.

You also need to answer all of these questions satisfactorily.
http://www.formula1journal.com/2010/10/ ... ood1-.html

 

[FB]

The US track got a stage closer with approval from the cities Zoning and Platting Commission.

http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/ ... ula_austin

 

[Flood1]

Hi guys, I haven't been around much lately, not really doing much on the internet due to some special projects I have been working on above my regular duties at the college.

But, we are on semester break for about a month and I have been trying to catch up. The result is a summary of the USGP efforts up to this point. I am writing the summary in several parts, but the bottom line is that I'm feeling pretty good about where things are right now, about 18 months out from the first race.

http://www.formula1journal.com/2010/12/austin-project-management-part-1-by-flood1.html

 

[FB]

Interesting comments on the transport infrastructure Flood, any of us who have been to Silverstone will know how important this is. I've been to Silverstone for a GP twice; once in 1981 where it took 5 hours to escape the car parks and then again in 2003 when it took 40 minutes. The Police controlled one-way system they now employ is very good although you do sometimes end up in bits of the country side you don't expect to be in!

Give the number of major sporting events which take place on a weekly basis in the US I would presume there is lots of experience to draw on.

 

[LifeW12]

Has the track broken ground yet? It was supposed to happen this month.

 

[MCLS]

FB. 2008 was a nightmare, dont think I got out of Silverstone until 7-ish. Back on topic I dont think it would be a massive problem considering they do it without problem every week at NASCAR and other events round the country

 

[Flood1]

I agree that it shouldn't be a problem, but I have visited the site and the roads are hard surfaced paths, less than 18 feet wide, that surround the circuit property, have no hard shoulders and are inadequate. But there are plans in place and the authorities have some demands.

I am very optimistic. The mess at Donington (I had great hopes) and then the absurdity of USF1 have left me a bit careful. The evidence I have seen shows great promise. I will be in Austin to talk with some peeps directly involved at the very top of the organization. I will keep you guys informed.

Here is part 2. Thanks Guys!

http://www.formula1journal.com/2010/12/austin-project-management-part-2-by-flood1.html

 

[Speshal]

It's been a bit quiet on this front of late however it looks like they'll be taking the MotoGP circus there from 2013 and according to Kevin Schwantz the circuit is coming on quite well.

Expect huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuge run off areas if the bikes are going there.

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2011/Schwantz interview Texas GP

 

[ATL11]

Any recent pictures of how the track is developing, all I've seen is a field with a truck and 2 JCB's.....

 

[Pyrope]

Hmmm..... not at all impressed by the name.

http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2011/4/11928.html

 

[ATL11]

Wandering Creek would have been better

 

[KekeTheKing]

Hmmm..... not at all impressed by the name.

Circuit of the Americas. I'll go as far as to say I don't like it.

Talk about generic.

 

[Pyrope]

Imperialist was my (Canadian biased...) viewpoint... we have plenty of fantastic circuits of our own, thanks!

 

[KekeTheKing]

When it comes down to it, people will probably just call it Austin anyway. At least I will.

 

[Brogan]

I wonder if they consulted with South America before naming it

 

[teabagyokel]

I wonder if they consulted with South America before naming it

Doubt Hugo Chavez got a call.

 

[sportsman]

Couple of video's on here where you can see progress.
http://www.formula1journal.com/2011...ads-with-addition-of-moto-gp-by-tim-wood.html

 

[Brogan]

Nice one.
Downloading now and will watch in a bit.