Formula 1 US Grand Prix, Austin

[Craig T]

Anybody else going to US Grand Prix? Anybody go last year that can give some insights, lessons learned, etc?

This will be my first trip to Austin. Any restaurant recommendations? Bars for Halloween night?

Five couples going from the Porsche Owners Club. Getting ten weekend passes sitting together was easy. Finding lodging...Not so much Struck out finding rooms all in the same hotel, and nothing left downtown.

[flatbutt]

First of all sitting in T15.? Fantastic spot. Secondly if you're a carnivore eat at the Iron Works...best BBQ EVER!. Third Coyote Ugly is OK the first time, after that grab a seat on one of the rooftop bars and enjoy your friends.

[Craig T]

Originally Posted by flatbutt

First of all sitting in T15.? Fantastic spot. Secondly if you're a carnivore eat at the Iron Works...best BBQ EVER!. Third Coyote Ugly is OK the first time, after that grab a seat on one of the rooftop bars and enjoy your friends.

Thanks Flatbutt...and Yes!, we are in T15. Pure luck I guess, as we picked from the track map.

Thanks for the Iron Works tip. We're seeking some good BBQ. We'll try it.

[BRPORSCHE]

Stubbs, stubbs, stubbs. Fantastic BBQ and a great venue. You won't be disappointed.

I really wish I could offer more advice. Your seats are great. I sat there the first year of the GP. Try to sit as high as possible and a few sections left from the corner. This puts you solidly in the braking zone. It's very impressive.

Bring a foam pad for your bum. 70 laps on a metal seat can be a pain, literally.

Definitely watch the Ferrari Challenge. Rich man bumper cars... it's effing hilarious.

ATX is a lot of fun for Halloween. I can't imagine what it's going to be like for the GP on the same weekend. EXPECT a lot of very eccentric people out on 6th street...

All in all have a blast, bring lots of money for beer, and take pictures for me since I can't make it. Cheers!

[stomachmonkey]

For drinks with a view hit the Oasis overlooking Lake Travis.

Personally I preferred the vibe of the old Oasis before it burned down but still good for some entertainment.

[Rikao4]

for comic relief...
the Ladies from down south...
Stilleto Heel's....
size 10 squezzed into a 5...
double spanx's I figure..
cleavage touching their chin...
with lot's of logo's..
twisting down the dirt path..

Rika

[Craig T]

Originally Posted by stomachmonkey

For drinks with a view hit the Oasis overlooking Lake Travis.

Personally I preferred the vibe of the old Oasis before it burned down but still good for some entertainment.

You gotta love Pelican OTF! knew you guys would come through with ideas. The burden of planning this trip for 10 is on me.

We're actually staying a lot closer to the lake than downtown. We had to rent a house due to the lack of hotel rooms near Austin or the track. $450 for a night in the Holiday Inn??? It was cheaper to just rent a big house.

Originally Posted by BRPORSCHE

I really wish I could offer more advice. Your seats are great. I sat there the first year of the GP. Try to sit as high as possible and a few sections left from the corner. This puts you solidly in the braking zone. It's very impressive.

Bring a foam pad for your bum. 70 laps on a metal seat can be a pain, literally.

Tom, I was under the impression T15 Grandstands were preassigned seat numbers??? Is that NOT the case? All I have is printed vouchers to redeem at the track. Do we need to get there early to keep all 10 of us together and get those seats at the top?

[Craig T]

Originally Posted by Rikao4

for comic relief...
the Ladies from down south...
Stilleto Heel's....
size 10 squezzed into a 5...
double spanx's I figure..
cleavage touching their chin...
with lot's of logo's..
twisting down the dirt path..

Rika

...You forgot the bleach-blond big hair.

[BRPORSCHE]

Whoops! I sat at T12. I do like the complex you are sitting at though. I could see that from T12 and there was lots of action. It was interesting to see the different lines the drivers took through there.

Yep, the seats are assigned on checkout. Just for future reference high up are always the best seats. Hmmm never heard of the printed vouchers. I had actual tickets with assigned seat numbers when I went. If I were you I would call POC for clarification.

[Craig T]

Originally Posted by BRPORSCHE

Hmmm never heard of the printed vouchers. I had actual tickets with assigned seat numbers when I went. If I were you I would call POC for clarification.

Don't scare me! I bought them from the official F1 website. They sent an email saying to take the attached vouchers to a designated ticket office anytime after the Thursday before the race weekend.

[Noney]

At some point, consider getting out of your seats and check out the views from other parts of the track. Not evident on track maps or videos are the elevation changes and vistas that are built into the track which allow you to see the cars from a variety of angles. There are shuttles available that run around the perimeter of the track and can take you to almost any area. Here are some shots from last year's race from the area between Turn 2 and Turn 11, about an hour before the green flag dropped. Notice how close you can get to the track if you walk right up to the fence. The area just past Turn 10 (the picture with the blue trash can in the foreground) is fantastic because you catch the cars as they come over the hill at full song and you can watch them all the way down into the heavy braking area for Turn 11 (the picture just above it). Security was VERY cool and would basically let you stand anywhere you wanted to.

[Pazuzu]

Originally Posted by BRPORSCHE

All in all have a blast, bring lots of money for beer, and take pictures for me since I can't make it. Cheers!

Then come watch the Tudor/WEC races with us Sept 20th!
We have the front row of a mezzanine box, there's second row seats available, come hang with us!

[glewis80SC]

I was lucky to be a corner worker for the first race...Austin is a great food town, people are friendly wish I was going this year. Yes take the time to walk around and see the track from different areas it is a great venue.
6th street downtown is the happening spot...Bobalu Cigar Co is on 6th street....great selection and great people. DO NOT miss Franklin's BBQ...I'm not kidding...get there early it is worth it!!!

[Rikao4]

just about every Bus in Texas and close by...
will be in Austin..
they have that shuttle thing down..

and for the ladies & gents in heels...
one can hop around the track using same..

any F1 gear...
get it online..
the lines are stupid..

Rika

[RonDent]

glewis80SC,

Are you going back this year?

[David]

I'll be there, T12 again. If any of you still need tickets, there were a lot still available in the PCA area although they are a bit pricey.

You have to visit 6th street but it doesn't really start hopping until about 10pm.

[RonDent]

Austin, 2014 turn 5A.

[RonDent]

OK Boys and girls this is a one time limited time offer. If you are a Marshal, you know that we get tickets to the events we work. Well, my ticket for Austin has no owner. If you are interested in attending the USGP in Austin and don't have a ticket let me know. This is a General Admission tick for all three days. Offer ends Friday. First person that answers, the ticket is yours.

[RonDent]

I'm really surprised. I free ticket to the USGP in Austin and no one wants it.

[tevake]

^^ Me too, very nice offer Ron. I'm trying to figure out if I can make it there for the race.
Will be wrapping up a trip with my brother across the SW states . He will be driving back thru Austin around then. Let me know if no one steps up for the ticket.

Again very nice offer.

Boys anyone want to go to the US GP. It's on Ron!

Cheers Richard.