Tavo and Susan Combs at Silverstone

We were expecting this to come out soon and are glad to announce that Tavo Hellmund and Susan Combs, the Texas State Comptroller, met with Bernie Ecclestone at the British Grand Prix this past weekend.

Autoweek released an article about the meeting and Susan's first Grand Prix experience.  We really enjoyed this comment by Combs:

"It's very, very exciting...It has lots of technology, which I found particularly interesting, and it's a real crowd-pleaser, a real show. We're now more excited. With the incredible impact that this has on England, we hope to have a similar impact on the United States.”

Susan seems to be quite enthusiastic about the race and said the support from Texas Special Events Fund is a "done deal."  Read more at Autoweek in Austin Formula One Race A Done Deal.

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Comments

[kerrierieo]

I'm really relieved to hear Susan & Joe took the initiative to witness a Formula 1 Grand Prix in action on their own dime. If they would have not pointed out this financial fact then the Austin community would be in an uproar. It also feels more personal to read about their trip over there, and to learn that Joe has a racing background as well. Can't wait for more news!