COTA on preliminary schedules for 2013 racing series
According to the Austin Business Journal, the Formula One U.S. Grand Prix is scheduled for the weekend of Nov. 16-18, and could possibly take place there in 2013 as well.
View ArticleF1 track at Circuit of the Americas gets green light
The Formula 1 United States Grand Prix race at Circuit of the Americas remains on schedule for Nov. 16-18.
View ArticleConstruction continues on roads near Formula 1 track
Construction continues on roads surrounding Circuit of the Americas.
View ArticleCircuit of the Americas releases race weekend transit plan
It's a logic problem most would rather skip. Get 120,000 people crammed in an already crowded city to the race the world will be watching.
View ArticleABIA plans for Formula 1 crowds
More changes are coming to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport where airport officials are trying to avoid Formula 1 crowd issues.
View ArticleFormula 1 weekend security plans revealed
The eyes of the world will be on Central Texas during Formula One weekend November 16-18th. City and County officials say they can't divulge all plans because this is a security operation.
View ArticleTraffic plans revealed to keep people across Austin mobile during F1
A panel full of representatives from the City of Austin, Formula 1, festival organizers, Capital Metro and the Austin Police Department released their plans and took in questions.
View ArticleProhibited items at Circuit of the Americas
Circuit of The Americas has released a list of items that will not be allowed inside the facility for the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix on Nov. 16-18.
View ArticlePaint on track shows progress
Circuit of the Americas posted photos to its Facebook page Tuesday. You can see the red along the side of the track there. A caption reads, "The track is being painted today!"
View ArticleSafety plans in place for F1 race weekend at COTA
A new ladder truck is one of the resources Travis County Fire Rescue will rely upon in an emergency during Formula 1 weekend in November.
View ArticleMore musical acts announced for F1 weekend performances
More musical acts were announced Wednesday as part of the free concert series that will be a part of Austin Fan Fest during Formula 1 race weekend.
View ArticlePermits needed for those planning to sell goods, host a party F1 weekend
If you are planning to sell goods such as water, T-shirts, or jewelry in Austin during Formula 1 weekend, you need a permit.
View ArticleFormula 1 attendees to enjoy tastes of Austin
Those heading to Elroy for Formula 1 race weekend will get a taste of Austin.
View ArticleTickets on sale for two COTA racing events; aim to help local organizations
Circuit of the Americas announced Tuesday that tickets for the 2013 MotoGP and V8 Supercars series at the new Formula 1 track in Elroy are on sale.
View ArticleCelebrities, locals test Circuit of the Americas racetrack
The official ambassador of Circuit of the Americas, Mario Andretti, took the wheel in the first lap at a ceremony on Sunday, marking the opening of the only purpose-built Formula One track in the...
View ArticleRep. McCaul asking for Homeland Security funding for Austin F1 race
One day after Circuit of the Americas hosted a ceremonial first lap ceremony, a panel of state, local and federal officials met to discuss how they'll handle security race weekend.
View ArticleCommissioners to review updates to F1 plans
Planning continues for the F1 Grand Prix. The race is now less than a month out. Tuesday morning Travis County Commissioners will review updates on final plans for a 5k race, transportation and security.
View ArticleSigns of expected expansion in Elroy
Signs have popped up on vacant land surrounding the Circuit of the Americas site. However, exactly how the area will be developed is uncertain. Some say they are focusing on industrial and mixed use,...
View ArticleStreet closures to ease F1 weekend traffic
It may be a little easier to get around downtown Austin during Formula 1 weekend.
View ArticleCentral Texas nurses, physicians to provide health care at F1
Central Texas health care providers are getting ready for Formula 1 weekend. They’re busy planning and training for whatever could happen at the inaugural race- less than 20 days away.
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