Looks like the "wall" .
I wonder what the FIAs take would be on the heavily rubbered in section of the straight? Would the cars come flying around and suddenly look like they hit flypaper
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Circuit of The Americas today announced that it has been declared ready to host the 2012 F1 United States GP by Charlie Whiting, who directs racing, safety and technical matters for the FIA. Whiting visited the Central Texas racing circuit as part of a scheduled pre-race inspection and approved the circuit for “Grade 1” status, hence appropriate to host an F1 race.
Looks like the "wall" 
Curbs are in place in that completed section of parking lot. There are several big holes that have been made between turns 10 & 12. You can't see them in that aerial shot, but you can in some other photos I've taken & posted... Don't know if there are any in the esses. Can't see down there. The stadium section is still in the relatively early stages of work. Also, from at least 10 to 12, the top layers haven't yet been added to the track. It's still ~3+ feet below grade out there.Pup wrote:Looks like they've poured three or four slabs behind the pit building. And the concrete work on the grandstand looks to be about 2/3 complete. They're also allowing parking on the finished lot, which means they've probably got the curbing in place. Looks like the track is ready for paving from T1 to the esses, and perhaps around the hairpin as well. They still haven't filled in around the second tunnel, though.
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I wonder what the FIAs take would be on the heavily rubbered in section of the straight? Would the cars come flying around and suddenly look like they hit flypaper
I suggest a pit of spikes that will open intermittently in the "arena" section.WilliamsF1 wrote: Tilke did his usual job, but should have added an element of danger to the circuit that is missing.
I just don't think the FIA will allow it.WilliamsF1 wrote:Talking about walls, there is absolutely no wall for a driver to hit. This will be a great drivers track but also looks like a very forgiving track.
Tilke did his usual job, but should have added an element of danger to the circuit that is missing.
More importantly I wonder how blind apex cresting turns and a rather abrupt elevation change in the first turn won't lead to excitement.hairy_scotsman wrote:I just don't think the FIA will allow it.WilliamsF1 wrote:Talking about walls, there is absolutely no wall for a driver to hit. This will be a great drivers track but also looks like a very forgiving track.
Tilke did his usual job, but should have added an element of danger to the circuit that is missing.
I agree that the track looks very exciting in many different areas. Hellmund & Schwantz did a fantastic job.thearmofbarlow wrote:More importantly I wonder how blind apex cresting turns and a rather abrupt elevation change in the first turn won't lead to excitement.hairy_scotsman wrote:I just don't think the FIA will allow it.WilliamsF1 wrote:Talking about walls, there is absolutely no wall for a driver to hit. This will be a great drivers track but also looks like a very forgiving track.
Tilke did his usual job, but should have added an element of danger to the circuit that is missing.
Is there only one layer of pavement to lay down, or do they do multiple? How long are we thinking until surface completion? Two weeks?
hairy_scotsman wrote:I just don't think the FIA will allow it.WilliamsF1 wrote:Talking about walls, there is absolutely no wall for a driver to hit. This will be a great drivers track but also looks like a very forgiving track.
Tilke did his usual job, but should have added an element of danger to the circuit that is missing.
The Circuit of the Americas in Austin is beginning to take shape following the application of the first layer of asphalt on Tuesday.
Whilst it's believed construction remains behind schedule following heavy rainfall during the tail-end of 2011, application of the first of three layers of asphalt is promising.
The unique formula has been developed especially for the climate and region, according to Dr. Rainer Hart of Hart Consult International which has worked with Hermann Tilke on various F1 circuits.
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The final layer won't be laid until a month before the event takes place in November to avoid damage from construction machinery.
