I'm talking about general interest really. Obviously F1 fans are going to be interested in any new race on the calendar. But in terms of excitement from the media and Americans in general, it seems really muted to me. I could be wrong though. It just doesn't seem as much of an "event" as some of the other new tracks in recent years, but maybe that's because F1 has been in the US before...
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The Formula 1 2012 Season |OT2| WHY AREN'T YOU WATCHING THIS SEASON?!
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I'm talking about general interest really. Obviously F1 fans are going to be interested in any new race on the calendar. But in terms of excitement from the media and Americans in general, it seems really muted to me. I could be wrong though. It just doesn't seem as much of an "event" as some of the other new tracks in recent years, but maybe that's because F1 has been in the US before...
Foliorum Viridum
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Good lord that's a first corner.
That is so much bullshit, the amount of Alcohol that was at Spa could have sunk a cargo ship.
That blind apex is sure to throw out a lot of people I would imagine. It will require good spatial awareness of which some drivers don't have
Is it just me or is the level of interest in the US GP just... generally low. For a new track in a major country, it seems like there's no hype for it at all. If true, that would be unfortunate.
It's basically sold out. The only areas that aren't sold out are the hyper expensive premium seats that aren't that premium. There should be more than 115,000 there on race day.
Yep first time in Austin. It looks like there are some good driving roads around Lake Travis so I am going to explore that area and maybe drive into hill country.
Torchys tacos was also a rec from my friend so that is definitely a go. It is very close to where I am staying. The weather is looking beautiful for the weekend mid 60's low 70s and about a 10% chance of rain on Sunday from what I saw this morning.
Historic F1 is more for show than anything. Wide range of mid 80s to late 60s cars at Canada when I saw it. Some drivers really push it and the others take it a bit easier. It is an aural symphony and should not be missed.
Several of us are going to be at turn 12. I'm section 8 row 29, possibly right at the turn from what I can tell and it looks like that whole area is going to be great viewing of other parts of the circuit. I hope they have a video board setup too.
I can't wait for the medical and safety car recon laps tomorrow morning. Hype levels will skyrocket when I hear those AMG V8s rumbling around.
I know, I'm just double checking.
Adam Scott Aukerman
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It'll be interesting to see how FOM chooses to shoot the grid and the run down the first corner during the race with that incline.
Even if it was they would cut out in the middle to talk Tim Tebow.
Thinking they will have a setup similar to la source. Should have a bunch of angles though!
It will be a big deal, it could ruin your experience. Get out of San Antonio early. I-35 can't handle traffic flow on a regular day, for this event there will probably be a catastrophic congestion.
There is a new toll road (TX 130) that will put you right near the circuit, airport and bypasses central Austin, but you will have to drive far east of San Antonio to reach it via I-10, and there is no guarantee that's not going to be congested either. On the other hand, it's the stretch of road with the highest posted speed limit in the country, so you can push to 85mph and wave the police.
Business
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Very nice. Gotta appreciate when circuits do something different.
Jesus. Can't wait till tomorrow!
Yeah I keep hearing from some of my friends that are locals saying that it will be pretty bad with apparently only one highway that goes out to that area? So I guess go early and I'm sure there will be lots of other stuff going on considering it's the first race at the circuit complex.
BIG FAVOUR to those that are going, when you guys are entering the complex and seating and generally walking about the area can you check out or just look out for accessibility? As in are there ramps and whatnot for a wheelchair user? As well as the city I suppose. That would be amazing as I'd rather go to Austin then to Montréal again as Montréal is absolutely brutal getting around the city in a wheelchair. It's an old city with bad winters so the roads are pretty horrible and accessibility isn't that great.
That looks amazing. Why cant more new tracks be like this.
I really hope its a good race, the track deserves it!
The start time of this race is really weird. Watching a race at 7pm on a sunday evening(UK), did the last US GP start at that time? I cant remember ever watching one so late in the evening
I have no experience with the track, but besides the immense climb up that hill it really doesn't seem that special to me. You shoot up and then slow down to take turn 1. Just seems like making it go into a corner so quickly after the long run down the straight and up the hill diminishes the impact. I think it would have been more fun for it to go into something like sector 1 in Suzuka so you can maintain mid to high speed.
It's full of blind corners, you're hitin' the brakes again and again through the esses because of the late apexes, and then comes the long straight, a few slow corners, and then the fake Istanbul's turn 8 that offers no challenge at all (differently from the original one), then two more slow corners and that's it.
That guy is killin' the F1.
New Jersey seems to be much much more interesting, but... =/
http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/20...call-formula-one-for-nbc-sports-group/157898/
NBC Sports Network F1 team announced
Diffey, Hobbs, and Machett
NBC Sports Network F1 team announced
Diffey, Hobbs, and Machett
oke woow, what a corner.
Big Takeover
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Fixed. Just hang on until you see the real thing first. "No challenge fake Istanbul" won't be videogamey flat in real life, for example.
Could have been worse I suppose. I do like Leigh Diffey. Hopefully they'll sign Will Buxton too.
NihonTiger90
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I'll accept it, considering they could not get Varsha out of his Fox deal.
Hope it isn't long terms. Hobbs and machett are OK but talking about the 70s and Bennaton won't do much to turn new people into the sport. Buxton is a must though, he is young and hip and does a great job in the pits, everything NBC needs IMO.
And I'm turn 12 too. Section 4 row 25. Ill be wearing a neogaf orange shirt tomorrow and a Texas longhorns hat so I should stand out. Just look for the fatass enjoying his "water" bottle
Hope it isn't long terms. Hobbs and machett are OK but talking about the 70s and Bennaton won't do much to turn new people into the sport. Buxton is a must though, he is young and hip and does a great job in the pits, everything NBC needs IMO.
And I'm turn 12 too. Section 4 row 25. Ill be wearing a neogaf orange shirt tomorrow and a Texas longhorns hat so I should stand out. Just look for the fatass enjoying his "water" bottle
I'm wearing my white Porsche Martini Racing shirt has a 1 on the front and says Martini Racing on the back. Dark blue trim. I'll be there eeeaaaarrrrllllyyy.
And now I realize that I forgot a hat. At least I have my sun glasses though. I did the opposite in Canada. Guess I will be buying a hat.
Always trips me out when I come across something streamed/ripped from Speed and I hear an Australian voice.
ON PRUPOSE has you covered!
Big Takeover
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I knew you'd like that. He got the Indy Car announcing gig for next year as well. Sunday=Strineday
gutterboy44
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Bullocks. Stuck in the Atlanta airport, our flight to Texas is delayed until 10:50. At least my buddy is a Delta Sky Lounge member so we get to chill and have some drinks. God damn Delta, get your shot together dog.
fu3lfr3nzy
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So are we gonna be posting back and forth between the two threads all weekend?
Is he actually, legitimately good though? I haven't seen enough Speed stuff to be able to judge whether he is or not.
Thread title should've been "Formula 1 Returns to Off-Topic".
nice!
Oh man, I always thought F1 was pretty cool, but I recently watched the Senna doc, which really piqued my interest, and have been looking for more information on the sport. This is exactly the kind of thing I was looking for, thanks!
Shall do so now.
FIA changing the rules to stop Red Bull yet again
"Formula 1 teams will face tougher front wing tests next year, with the FIA keen to clamp down on team's exploiting the flexible bodywork rules."
"The FIA is to restrict the use of DRS anywhere on the circuit except in the allocated zones during practice and qualifying on grand prix weekends next year."
"Formula 1 teams will face tougher front wing tests next year, with the FIA keen to clamp down on team's exploiting the flexible bodywork rules."
"The FIA is to restrict the use of DRS anywhere on the circuit except in the allocated zones during practice and qualifying on grand prix weekends next year."
Thats gonna hurt Merc more than anyone else.
Psychotext
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I actually agree with that one. Always seemed a bit stupid that you could use DRS everywhere in qualifying.
brotkasten
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It's a shame and BS, because Newey's front wings are really amazing, but they did the same with Ferrari back then.
Hey, I edited this for all of us!
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