F1 2021 thread

[GH85Carrera]

At the last F1 race practice one the announcers said if the Japan F1 is canceled there might be a double header at COTA. Like other tacks this year, just do a back to back race one week apart.

It would be perfect if they ran the track backwards the second week. That would make it even more interesting.

[David]

I think it would be too tough to run COTA backwards with how the run off areas and gravel traps are set up.

[javadog]

Yeah, it wouldn’t be safe at all.

[Zeke]

Originally Posted by javadog

Yeah, it wouldn’t be safe at all.

There is usually more than one course. T1 would be a primary concern.

[javadog]

T1 was the first thing that popped into my mind when I first started thinking about it, but there are a half a dozen other spots that are far worse. The other end of the main straight has no protection whatsoever and most of the short chutes point directly at grandstands, with no runoff at all.

There’s no way to run it backwards without a significant redesign and significant track changes.

[matthewb0051]

Originally Posted by mattdavis11

You know the thought never crossed my mind until now. I live in Seguin, but lived in Austin when USGP first came to town. Why couldn't you break down (park) on shoulder of toll road and throw on the flashers. It's not that far of a walk. I know, I have customers on either side of the toll road on FM812. They cops might sticker it, but I wouldn't think it would get towed.

I was considering parking in Lockhart at Kruez Market for some outstanding BBQ. But I don't think I can get an Uber from there

[matthewb0051]

[David]

Originally Posted by matthewb0051

I was considering parking in Lockhart at Kruez Market for some outstanding BBQ. But I don't think I can get an Uber from there

There are shuttle buses but we took one the first year and vowed never to do that again. I would have to believe they've improved the system since then.

They have helicopter uber too

[matthewb0051]

Originally Posted by David

There are shuttle buses but we took one the first year and vowed never to do that again. I would have to believe they've improved the system since then.

They have helicopter uber too

I wonder if farmer Jones opens up fields for parking nearby? I would love to go but I've heard horror stories about shuttles and am not keen on just driving around until I find a place.

The old lady offered to drop me and she would spend the day with cousins in Austin. Possible winner...

Really makes me miss Germany. I've been to F1 events at Hockenheim and the 'Ring. Both just have fields for FREE parking and marked walkways. And they are extremely close.

Then after the event at the 'Ring, the Polizei just make every road a one way going away from the track. Genius! Next thing I knew I was on the Autobahn and heading home.

Hockenheim was slightly different since it literally sits next to the Autobahn. I only lived about 1 1/2 hours away but it took about 3 to 4 hours due to traffic.

COTA is sort of back in the sticks and I can envision it getting pretty backed up post race on Sunday.

[SteveDraz]

Used the shuttle buses a couple of years ago. They were great.

[David]

The biggest issue getting out of cota now is that they schedule a concert after the race. The acts are usually not someone an F1 fan would want to see so you end up with lots of traffic heading both ways. Really stupid.

[sammyg2]

[rfuerst911sc]

It's being reported that Andretti Motorsports is looking to buy an F1 team . Will be interesting to see if this plays out .

[astrochex]

Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc

It's being reported that Andretti Motorsports is looking to buy an F1 team . Will be interesting to see if this plays out .

https://racer.com/2021/08/20/andretti-pursuing-formula-1-team-takeover/

[Zeke]

Sammy's pic is the 2022 car. Given typical evolution from year to year, I don't actually SEE all the big changes. AFA I can tell, F1 racing will still be F1 racing. We'll see.

[David]

I’m surprised no mention of Spa track ceo murder/suicide. Sad story about arguably the best track of the season.

It’s the one race of the year besides Austin that I get together with friends to watch.

[mattdavis11]

Originally Posted by matthewb0051

I wonder if farmer Jones opens up fields for parking nearby? COTA is sort of back in the sticks and I can envision it getting pretty backed up post race on Sunday.

Yes, yes they do. Some locals will even shuttle you on a golf cart from their lot/yard. I'll be in the area next week and will scout some places. Burklund Farms Rd. comes to mind, and I think that an entry/exit, to/from the N/S would be ideal.

[glewis80SC]

We've parked at the salvage yard just off the 812 close to the main entrance and a local farmers yard off the same hwy then walked, We bought official COTA parking once....never again.

[rfuerst911sc]

Originally Posted by David

I’m surprised no mention of Spa track ceo murder/suicide. Sad story about arguably the best track of the season.

It’s the one race of the year besides Austin that I get together with friends to watch.

Yeah that was weird/sad story . Not the first husband that caught wife cheating . Cheating with another woman apparently was enough to make the husband snap . Nobody won in that scenario .

[javadog]

I ran across this today, this guy is in pretty good shape for his age. Rode a little over 100 miles at an average speed of about 17.5 mph, and it wasn’t on flat ground, either.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/f1-news-my-12km-feels-like-a-baby-twitter-reacts-to-fernando-alonsos-absurd-cycling-run/?fbclid=IwAR2wtA51hDnzhKgAnKyYdk53mCgMMuJcjIVxKMVg G5U6apZkH4wf_8OdEY4