Circuit of the Americas, Austin, TX.

[TheJDMan]

I watched the F1 race in Austin today and I gotta say I'm impressed with the new track. It looks fast and challenging. Hope to be able to be able to attend a track day there someday.

[thunderzy]

Agreed. Apparently the turnout was good too.

[jprewitt]

I agree the track looked awesome and I would love to have a chance to take a few laps round it.

[colin204]

This is what is posted on their site to rent the track.


Due to overwhelming demand, Circuit of the Americas has announced the initial 25 dates for the private track rental program!

By reserving one of these dates, you will be among the first in the world to drive the purpose-built Formula 1™ track following the inaugural 2012 Formula 1™ United States Grand Prix!

Your Circuit of The Americas Private Track Rental will include:

Exclusive use of the Circuit of The Americas full Grand Prix road racing course.
Pit access, designated paddock loft access, garage access and track access for an entire day.
Bring your cars and your friends – your group can include up to 24 people.
Fully staffed track, including track manager, driving instructor, timing system, corner workers and emergency workers.
Create your own experience: structured race program with practice, qualifying and race session (timed or open racing) or create your own agenda.
Catered lunch.
Transportation to track from Austin area hotel.
Concierge service for hotel, dinner reservations, spa and shopping.
The cost of private track rental is $50,000 for entire day.

[Later-A-body]

$50k....Well that probably kills that idea for most people. Maybe they will have a "Regular Guy" package? LOL.

[79-TA]

The 50,000 dollar price tag isn't too incredible until you realize it seems to be capped to 24 people. That rules out the possibility of your average well-attended track day.

[Bill Howell]

$2083 per person covers it. I'm in for a day.Seriously, where else could you do this?

[dontlifttoshift]

Seriously, where else could you do this?

in my dreams......at least that way I will have a fast car and some drving skills.

[davidk68]

I watched the race (and all practices/qualifying) and love the track. But - $50K ($2K each)to rent the track is crazy money. I thought their ticket prices were pretty high too compared to what it used to cost at Indy. I guess they are pretty proud of it and themselves......

[RS_Customs]

If a track day is setup I might be able to afford to................................................ ....bring my camera and take pictures lol.

My roommate and another buddy got back yesterday from going to watch the F1 race. Sounds like they had a good time. Maybe I will make it out there sometime....

Robert

[sniper]

The track looked packed for the F1 race. I think I am going to the MotoGp in April.

[Bill Howell]

What was the average price to spectate at the F1 race?

[yale]

I think the average was about $500.00 for a three day ticket , I wonder if they could be talked into taking a few maore cars? I personally would the $2100.00 for the day.
that would be killer to have an ASCS event there ! RTA........run to Austin !

[mc84_zz4]

There was a lot of positive feedback on the entire event.
http://www.autoweek.com/article/20121119/F1/121119829
The home page for COTA:
http://circuitoftheamericas.com/
Ticket prices, events, pics, video of track lap, etc