2012 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix

E90SLAM · 11-15-2012, 12:56 PM

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E90SLAM · 11-15-2012, 12:59 PM

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Echo M3 · 11-15-2012, 02:13 PM

Beautiful. I'm very impressed by the overall finish and appearance of the circuit. It may not have the flair of a place like Abu Dhabi, but you can tell that a lot of effort has been put into its construction. And those aerial shots are stunning - the place looks like it will be a blast to drive at! I sincerely hope they will have HPDE sessions at this circuit

Koop · 11-15-2012, 04:30 PM

The pit walk was excellent! It was quite something to hear the cars fire up from that close.

I'll post some photos when I can. Going to be a fantastic race!

mPlasticDesign · 11-15-2012, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Used2be

Bring your ear plugs!!

Seriously, I don't think you can anticipate how loud these cars are. If you can get up to the fence where the high speed straight is the sound vibration will feel like you have ant crawling on your skin.

EINSER M · 11-15-2012, 04:51 PM

cant wait cant wait cant wait
and please austin you need to warm up for my RB8s tyres to be in better operating range!

RON1X · 11-15-2012, 05:23 PM

Thanks so much for posting the pictures... its just adding to my excitement as I finish up work today. See you guys at the track tomorrow, saturday...and Sunday

ChrisAW · 11-15-2012, 05:48 PM

I ate down on 6th street. What a place!

Now I'm at my hotel about 40 minutes out of downtown. I'll meditate tonight to prepare myself for the traffic nightmare tomorrow.

I can't wait to see the track and the cars in person!

Nang Vann · 11-15-2012, 05:48 PM

Great pics, thanks for posting!

Really super excited now!

Doctor///M · 11-15-2012, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by evbecks

Can't wait!!!

Im also staying in Austin until next Friday as well. Anyone have any ideas for things to do in Austin?

Evan

Here's what's going on downtown Austin this weekend. Looks like a fantastic time!!

http://austinfanfest.com/

E90SLAM · 11-15-2012, 08:30 PM

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Nang Vann · 11-16-2012, 07:31 AM

Hot dam, thats quite an elevation b4 turn 1, will be interesting come race day!

inTgr8r · 11-16-2012, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Nang Vann

Hot dam, thats quite an elevation b4 turn 1, will be interesting come race day!

I think it'll be much more than just the elevation change though.
If you look at some pics it looks like theres a small rise & fall right at the crest.
So the cars will have this HUGE compression, ....then an unweighting right at the turn.

Should make for some very interesting racing.

gary88 · 11-16-2012, 08:31 AM

The pit exit will be very interesting too.

P1 at 9:00, stream here:

http://www.thefirstrow.eu/watch/1532...ractice-1.html

Nang Vann · 11-16-2012, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by gary88

The pit exit will be very interesting too.

P1 at 9:00, stream here:

http://www.thefirstrow.eu/watch/1532...ractice-1.html

Thanks Bro!

Boostin FD · 11-16-2012, 10:01 AM

PRACTICE 1 on now!

Nang Vann · 11-16-2012, 10:29 AM

track looks good,

E90SLAM · 11-16-2012, 10:32 AM

SpeedTV got a special streaming with 4 different views.

E90SLAM · 11-16-2012, 10:39 AM

Slippery track! Insane pit-entry siren!!!

gary88 · 11-16-2012, 10:43 AM

Who thought that pitlane buzzer was a good idea?

E90SLAM · 11-16-2012, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by gary88

Who thought that pitlane buzzer was a good idea?

Americans...

What's wrong with the traditional horn sound?

I recall Brazil Interlagos has a different pit entry siren too...

E90SLAM · 11-16-2012, 11:06 AM

Vettel's helmet is quite ugly...

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11-15-2012, 02:13 PM	#69
Echo M3 Major 125 Rep 1,432 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Beautiful. I'm very impressed by the overall finish and appearance of the circuit. It may not have the flair of a place like Abu Dhabi, but you can tell that a lot of effort has been put into its construction. And those aerial shots are stunning - the place looks like it will be a blast to drive at! I sincerely hope they will have HPDE sessions at this circuit
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11-15-2012, 04:30 PM	#70
Koop Second Lieutenant 24 Rep 212 Posts Drives: E92 M3 & E34 M5 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	The pit walk was excellent! It was quite something to hear the cars fire up from that close. I'll post some photos when I can. Going to be a fantastic race! __________________ /// E92 M3 Individual - Azurite/Rust ~ E34 M5 - Brilliant Red/Silver Gray
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11-15-2012, 04:51 PM	#72
EINSER M Major General 422 Rep 5,728 Posts Drives: BMW i3 rex Join Date: May 2006 Location: SoCal iTrader: (44) Garage List 2018 I01 i3s \| CURRENT [10.00] 2018 G01 X3 \| CURRENT [10.00] 2017 I01 i3 \| SOLD [10.00] 2017 F48 X1 \| SOLD ... [0.00] 2016 I01 i3 \| SOLD [0.00] 2017 F22 M240 \| SOLD [8.00] 2016 F25 X3 diesel ... [0.00] 2006 E60 550 \| SOLD [6.00] 2011 E90 335 \| SOLD [8.66] 2012 E82 135 \| SOLD [5.50] 2011 E82 1M \| SOLD [7.94] 2007 E85 Z4M\| SOLD [4.50] 2003 E53 X5 4.6is S ... [9.00] 2008 E92 328 \| SOLD [0.00] 2008 E82 135 \| SOLD [0.00] 2008 E90 335 \| SOLD [0.00] 2003 E46 M3 \| SOLD [7.50] 2006 E90 330 \| SOLD [10.00] 2003 E46 330ZHP \| SOLD [0.00]	cant wait cant wait cant wait and please austin you need to warm up for my RB8s tyres to be in better operating range!
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11-15-2012, 05:23 PM	#73
RON1X Colonel 76 Rep 2,491 Posts Drives: 991 C2S Guards Red Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (8) Garage List 2008 E92 M3 [9.00]	Thanks so much for posting the pictures... its just adding to my excitement as I finish up work today. See you guys at the track tomorrow, saturday...and Sunday __________________ 991.1 C2S PDK, Guards Red \| PDCC \| Sport Chrono + \| Clear Tail Lights \| Alcantara Steering Wheel \| HRE FF01 \| TechArt Springs \| Sport Exhaust Previous: Porsche 997 Turbo 6MT, Atlas Gray \| Cobb Stage 2 \| HRE FF01 \| Europipe Stg. 2 Exhaust \| GMG LMS Rollbar \| GT2 Exhaust Tips \| Pagid RS-29 \| Rennline Pedals \| SSK 997.2 Track Car, heavily modded & E92 M3 DCT, still miss her daily & E92 335i heavily modded
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11-15-2012, 05:48 PM	#74
ChrisAW Rear Admiral 14 Rep 316 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW M3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	I ate down on 6th street. What a place! Now I'm at my hotel about 40 minutes out of downtown. I'll meditate tonight to prepare myself for the traffic nightmare tomorrow. I can't wait to see the track and the cars in person! __________________ --Chris --2011 e92 M3
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11-15-2012, 05:48 PM	#75
Nang Vann Lieutenant Colonel 27 Rep 1,513 Posts Drives: E46 M3, R35 GT-R Join Date: May 2011 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Great pics, thanks for posting! Really super excited now! __________________ Moving on up!
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11-16-2012, 07:31 AM	#78
Nang Vann Lieutenant Colonel 27 Rep 1,513 Posts Drives: E46 M3, R35 GT-R Join Date: May 2011 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Hot dam, thats quite an elevation b4 turn 1, will be interesting come race day! __________________ Moving on up!
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11-16-2012, 08:31 AM	#80
gary88 Ikea enthusiast 341 Rep 8,140 Posts Drives: '07 E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [7.96]	The pit exit will be very interesting too. P1 at 9:00, stream here: http://www.thefirstrow.eu/watch/1532...ractice-1.html __________________ garyhebdingjr.com \| flickr \| Instagram
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11-16-2012, 10:01 AM	#82
Boostin FD Bored all the time 398 Rep 2,177 Posts Drives: Batmobile Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kirkwood iTrader: (2)	PRACTICE 1 on now! __________________ Current: 2014 991 Turbo RS Past: 15 GT3, 17 R8 SC, Two 16 M4 GTS’s, Two 18 GT350R's, Two 13 RS5’s, 13 M3, 10 R8, 15 M4, 09 M3, 04 M3, 09 S5, 02 M3... It all started with an RX-7 (FD).
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11-16-2012, 10:29 AM	#83
Nang Vann Lieutenant Colonel 27 Rep 1,513 Posts Drives: E46 M3, R35 GT-R Join Date: May 2011 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	track looks good, __________________ Moving on up!
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E90SLAM Supreme Allied Commander 2007 Rep 61,781 Posts Drives: A BBS WHORE Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: . iTrader: (6) Garage List 2022 BMW X3 sDrive30i [0.00]	SpeedTV got a special streaming with 4 different views. __________________
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E90SLAM Supreme Allied Commander 2007 Rep 61,781 Posts Drives: A BBS WHORE Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: . iTrader: (6) Garage List 2022 BMW X3 sDrive30i [0.00]	Slippery track! Insane pit-entry siren!!! __________________
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gary88 Ikea enthusiast 341 Rep 8,140 Posts Drives: '07 E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [7.96]	Who thought that pitlane buzzer was a good idea? __________________ garyhebdingjr.com \| flickr \| Instagram
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11-16-2012, 11:06 AM	#88
E90SLAM Supreme Allied Commander 2007 Rep 61,781 Posts Drives: A BBS WHORE Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: . iTrader: (6) Garage List 2022 BMW X3 sDrive30i [0.00]	Vettel's helmet is quite ugly... __________________
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