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.
=D> =D> =D> Excellent news. Hellmund and Tilke may not be as dumb as some people think.Professor wrote:There were 73 drawings and I have included a few of them on my blog to give a general impression of the site plan's completeness. http://www.formula1journal.com/2010/10/ ... flood.html
What is done by Tilke is what is expected of any Architecture/engineering firm. That is his job.WhiteBlue wrote:=D> =D> =D> Excellent news. Hellmund and Tilke may not be as dumb as some people think.Professor wrote:There were 73 drawings and I have included a few of them on my blog to give a general impression of the site plan's completeness. http://www.formula1journal.com/2010/10/ ... flood.html
I only post these pics of the plans to illustrate the progress of the design. I have no argument with you or anyone else regarding the circuit, Tilke, or the probability of success of a USGP in Austin. This subimittal is technical only. It is intended as FYI.What is done by Tilke is what is expected of any Architecture/engineering firm. That is his job.
Still maintain that Tilke track layouts are uninteresting.
Every bit of communication is a part of social networking in the world today. Im sure you have made friends here, AKA increased your social network!Professor wrote: I think of this as a technical site, not a social networking site. Am I wrong?
In looking at the track layout I think this will be one of the better Tilke tracks.Giblet wrote:I've posted here before that hellmund did not give tilke free reign on the design.
He was hired to design the track they wanted so his scope of creativity was limited.
Also, pass this along by email or other appropriate message boards to your friends who are interested. I already have people in Russia and Latvia sending emails to the commission showing their support for this project. When they get these emails from all over the world, it should make a bit of an impression of what a truly global event the USGP is going to be!!Dear Zoning and Platting Commissioners:
As a strong advocate for bringing Formula 1 racing to Austin, Texas, I urge you to approve item #4 on the agenda for November 16 (the cut and fill variance along with the slope variance for the United States Grand Prix site). City staff and the Environmental Board have recommended these two variances for the project. The variance requests are consistent with past requests made throughout Austin. In addition, this project will serve as a catalyst that has long been needed in the City of Austin’s Desired Development Zone.
Supporting these variances will bring this project a step closer to becoming a reality. I am eager for the arrival of Formula 1 in Austin, Texas, and urge you to support these matters.
Sincerely,
Supporter of the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix (tm) in Austin, Texas
Dear Mayor and Council members,
As a strong advocate for bringing Formula 1 racing to Austin, Texas, I urge you to approve items #2 and #3 on the agenda for November 18 (service extension request and development reimbursement for water & wastewater improvements for the region that includes the United States Grand Prix site). These items are consistent with past requests made throughout Austin’s ETJ and have been recommended by City staff and the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additionally, the Environmental Board and Zoning and Platting Commission have recommended variances related to this project.
Supporting these variances will bring this project a step closer to becoming a reality. I am eager for the arrival of Formula 1 in Austin, Texas, and urge you to support these matters.
Sincerely,
Supporter of the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix (tm) in Austin, Texas
