"Benzed92" (zoomzoom6)
03/07/2014 at 12:22 • Filed to: None
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"Benzed92" (zoomzoom6)
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Hey guys, I'm looking into the F1 race at Austin this year and was wondering if any of you have been, can't decide on Turn 1 or Turn 15 grandstands, thanks!!
Have a picture for your troubles.
Racescort666
> Benzed92
03/07/2014 at 12:25 |
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15, That's where I was the first year and it was probably one of the best places to watch. You can see them come down the back straight into 12 and there is some passing through the next few turns. It's also one of the closest turns to the gate.
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Benzed92
> Racescort666
03/07/2014 at 12:27 |
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Excellent, thanks for the info!
EL_ULY
> Benzed92
03/07/2014 at 12:29 |
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If turn one, get their EARLY!!! I chose turn 6 because you can see to colorful sweepers of 3-4, the long straight is visible, turn 12 (much passing), and the awesome hard left of turn 6. Also, you get a big monitor showing the race and the broadcasters of the race are on speakers. Plus the bathrooms and food are super close.
IDROVEAPICKUPTRUCK
> Benzed92
03/07/2014 at 12:35 |
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I would say turn 1. It's the circuit's signature corner.
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Benzed92
> EL_ULY
03/07/2014 at 12:38 |
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When I first started looking I went straight towards the sweepers cause I love those, but turn 1 and the pits is hard to pass up. Thanks!
ncasolowork2
> Benzed92
03/07/2014 at 12:52 |
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If money were no object I would say Turn 1. Otherwise the end of the DRS zone on the back straight which I believe is Turn 10?
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Benzed92
> ncasolowork2
03/07/2014 at 13:00 |
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I think the end of DRS is turn 12, but that's a good point, 15 and 1 have very similar prices though.
alexotics
> Benzed92
03/07/2014 at 13:18 |
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If there are general access tickets available, get those. I went to Budapest for the Grand Prix this past summer and wasn't sure if getting the cheapest tickets was a good decision. Turned out we got there an hour before the start, mozied over to the grassy hill where we had full view of the start + the entire circuit. Amazing times. Good beer as well in Hungary (Dreher).
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Benzed92
> alexotics
03/07/2014 at 13:20 |
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There certainly are, 25% of the cost of the top grandstands.. definitely something to look at
Local Miata Bro
> Benzed92
03/07/2014 at 13:30 |
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I went in 2012 we had general admission and honestly it was awesome we sat at turn 19 in the grass as you had the last two turns and you could see turn 1
Admiral Asskicker
> Benzed92
03/07/2014 at 13:48 |
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How much do decent tickets generally cost for the F1 race, was thinking about going maybe?
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Benzed92
> Admiral Asskicker
03/07/2014 at 13:52 |
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Gen Ad 3 day pass - $223.88
Turn 1 or 15 Top level 3 day pass - $810.84
Middle - $752.84
Lower - $665.84
Icemanmaybeirunoutofthetalents
> Benzed92
03/07/2014 at 16:37 |
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First time? Get GA tickets and walk around the circuit on Friday. Pick a spot and sit there for sat and sun. If you want to sit at T1 grassbanks, get thereon the first shuttle and pitch your tent wayyy early. That turn gets crowded as hell! Also, there is a screen right in front of that grassbank, so helps follow the race. ATT coverage was decent and I had live timing going on my fone during the race to make it easier to follow. Pits are visible and you can see quite clearly. The start is tricky with that big old Pirelli sign blocking half the grid but thats ok :)
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Benzed92
> Icemanmaybeirunoutofthetalents
03/07/2014 at 17:28 |
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Yea first time. And thanks for the advice, seems like a great way to find a spot and sit there for the weekend. I think the Pirelli sign will be alright too haha
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Benzed92
> Icemanmaybeirunoutofthetalents
03/09/2014 at 14:41 |
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Where did you end up parking for the weekend? There are I believe 3 lots at the track
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Icemanmaybeirunoutofthetalents
> Benzed92
03/09/2014 at 18:08 |
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We bought parking slots at the airport parking lot and took the shuttle from there to the track. They also had similar options of parking at the expo center and some other place. You park there and then take the shuttle from there to the track. Check the parking options this year. I'm sure they changed a few things. If you have a bike, they had a dedicated bike parking place, where you can park, shower andthen take a shuttle to the track. All these parking areas were outside the track, a few miles away in different directions. During the WEC race, they had parking on the grounds, at $20/day or something, since they expected far fewer people. Check their website for parking options. Usually onsite parking will be more expensive from what I've seen.