jrcart

I hate to say told you so to all the "experts" out there, but I pretty much called this a year ago....Where are all you guys that argued with me about what a great location and draw Austin, TX would be? Please feel free to insert your foot in your mouth now, LOL. Interest in tickets is much lower than anticipated and corporate sponsoship is even less. Now there's a rift between track owners, the state and Bernie. FAIL.

Bernie is a snake, screw F1. I'm done with them.

http://www.google.com/m/url?channel=...o_yHt07MrNm_1g

http://www.google.com/m/url?channel=...jxLU6exdLkKjoA

ImmaBeSmug2

Good news...now they can focus on the "New York" grand prix.

If there's going to be any chance for f1 success in the US, you have to bring the race to where the fans are, and Texas ain't it. Yeeee haaaw

jrcart

You are 100% correct. I made that argument on another thread well over a year ago but I got flamed by all the "experts" for voicing the obvious. New York is one of the places I named, as well as a streets course down Las Vegas Blvd. Both would be insane fan draws...Austin, TX not so much.

jrcart

I wonder why we have not seen any comments from the peanut gallery of MB World F1 experts on this topic yet?

jrcart

Bernie gave them another extention, now they have until Dec. 7th

Case1906

Jrcart--totally with you on this issue. I never thought it would happen. We'll see if the Texas folks come up with the cash before Weds.

jrcart

Well now the plot thickens, rumor has it that Texas sent Bernie/FIA $25M yesterday but now Bernie is backpeddling on the deal in some manner.

Sounds like typical Bernie antics. Wheter they hold the race in Texas or not, it's a stupid place to hold a race, I will not be purchasing any tickets to the event and I even own a home in Texas(Dallas) and still will not attend.

venchka

I will be disappointed. However, Mrs. Wayne would prefer a trip to Montreal.

I don't get the State backing out on the $25m. They do it for all of the "acceptable" sporting events: Final Four, Superbowl, etc.

Time will tell.

Wayne

venchka

We didn't need to wait long.

http://gulfnews.com/sport/motorsport...bs-up-1.947572

See you at the track!

Wayne

MBNA109

Wayne - how far are you from Austin?

Can't wait to go to this next year myself!
If you've never been to a F1 race, well it's definitely a thrill but the race is rarely wheel to wheel.
But in open wheel racing that is better sometimes (see Dan Wheldon).
The engine starting off on a Friday AM practice session is hair on arm raising.

venchka

I'm in NW Houston. 2 hours, + or -, from the track. I have friends who live closer. I'm going to buy the 3 day pass & stay with them.

Come on down! We'll make it a party!

Wayne

venchka

Things get done in Texas.

Wayne

BenJ

Bought 4 season tickets for 15 years....can't wait.

Case1906

All tickets are now on sale. The cheapest 3 day pass is $160.