Comments on: So you’re going to the USGP

By: kwrockford

kwrockford — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 21:02:30 +0000

There a a few Meetups planned during the race (including our group from Tampa). It would be great to catch up with with other fans: http://www.meetup.com/find/?keywords=&userFreeform=Austin%2C+Texas%2C+USA&mcId=c73301&mcName=&meetupsForMe=true&view=list&events=true&year=2012&month=11&day=16&sort=default&radius=50&offset=0&psize=30&currentpage=1

By: Andy Baker

Andy Baker — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 20:45:50 +0000

Yes, indeed. See you at Turn 12. Also you can rent that heavy camera gear – http://www.lensrentals.com.

By: Doug Bryan

Doug Bryan — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:53:44 +0000

Excellent advice from a veteran for a first timer like myself. I could almost see the circuit in my mind’s eye. Hear the crowd and cars roaring. Another great article from Dr. Hansman, inspiring enthusiasm for new and old fans of F1. And I hope to meet the good doctor and her husband at COTA. Maybe get her autograph with the sharpie that just made my packing list…..

By: Erin Hansman

Erin Hansman — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:37:10 +0000

In reply to Robert Drummer.

Yes, I do have a parking spot (Lot F! come say hi!) – thank you for providing more information on the shuttles. I hope they work as planned and everyone’s able to get to the track with as few hassles as possible. (Fingers crossed!)
As for the prohibited list, I’m holding out hope the one I received with the tickets (that does not mention horns) is the most recent list…and I’ll be able to bring the horns. Otherwise, I guess there will be some track workers scaring one another at the front gates with our horns….have to at least give it a shot, right?

By: Robert Drummer

Robert Drummer — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:22:53 +0000

You must have a parking spot at the track.

For those that do not, be sure you know where your shuttle pick-up location is, how to get there and where to park. Keep in mind the earliest shuttle is at 7:00 AM and may take 45 minutes or longer to get to the track.

I have a feeling the shuttle situation will turn into a, how you say, cluster-fugazi so get there early.

On another note, the prohibited items list includes “horns” (which I interpret to include “air-horns”) and other “Items that may be deemed a safety hazard or annoyance to participants or guests”. See the latest list here: http://www.circuitoftheamericas.com/prohibited-items

By: Steve Matchett

Steve Matchett — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 14:30:16 +0000

Another very good article, Erin – somewhat cooler than the others (see what I did there?). I would also advise taking that plastic poncho to Silverstone – it’s *always* raining there.

Enjoy the weekend everyone, It’s going to be wonderful.