Watching F1 practice

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Impressive track near Austin. Drivers are beginning to get a grip on the track now that some rubber is being laid down.

Time just dropped to 1.38.6 by Vettel

Edit --- he just posted a 1.38.1
 
I'm glad there is finally a proper F1 track in the US. I am thinking about attending in 2013. The fact that it's near Austin is a huge bonus.
 
I'm going next year.

The formula team at school bought a massive block of tickets- 30 I think. I know of at least 3 or 5 FSAE teams going, they all bought a big block of 100 and divied it up equally, coming from as far as Kansas.
 
I was expecting a lot more from SPEED since this is the only F1 race in the United States. Guess they're all Honey Badgers now since NBC's taking over next year.
 
AndyMarquisLive said:
I was expecting a lot more from SPEED since this is the only F1 race in the United States. Guess they're all Honey Badgers now since NBC's taking over next year.
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WTF are you talking about? They've broadcast every practice and even had a special that documented the building of the track. I think they've done great considering the relatively low ratings F1 draws.
 
Matthew2470 said:
WTF are you talking about? They've broadcast every practice and even had a special that documented the building of the track. I think they've done great considering the relatively low ratings F1 draws.
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That happens when all but three races are run overnight in our time zone.
 
Matthew2470 said:
WTF are you talking about? They've broadcast every practice and even had a special that documented the building of the track. I think they've done great considering the relatively low ratings F1 draws.
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Is SPEED's broadcast team even broadcasting from Austin or are they in their Charlotte studio? Because I really can't tell the difference between this race and any other average normal F1 broadcast.
 
MOEJOE said:
Great track. lots of terrain elevation change
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I noticed they really catered to the stands with as many elevation and track angles as possible. It looks like the fans in the stands can see the cars for a large portion of the track.
 
I noticed they really catered to the stands with as many elevation and track angles as possible. It looks like the fans in the stands can see the cars for a large portion of the track.
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I also noticed that. The sight lines look good - new track, they probably put a lot of thought into that.
 
WHY are the F1 announcers broadcasting from a dark room in North Carolina when the race is in Texas? Idiots.

Like I said yesterday, SPEED just don't care about F1. Their coverage has always been mediocre and they've never cared.

The move to NBC is good for everyone.
 
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