Press ConferencePress Conferencehttp://www.theaustingrandprix.com/press-conference/2011-12-31T19:45:53ZSquarespaceInterviews at Circuit of the Americas Press Conferencehttp://www.theaustingrandprix.com/press-conference/2011/4/12/interviews-at-circuit-of-the-americas-press-conference.htmlKevin Olsen2011-04-13T01:53:52Z2011-04-13T01:53:52ZFirst, if you haven't seen some of the images from today, click the link below:

 IMAGES FROM THE PRESS CONFERENCE HERE...

Second, we got a chance to chat with Bob Varsha of SpeedTV after the Press Conference and chat about Formula 1 fans in America and the impact of Social Media on Formula 1.

Interview with Bob Varsha of SpeedTV from The Austin Grand Prix on Vimeo.

 and Third, I talked with Christan Epp of Tilke Engineering, the designers of the track, about the design process and how they reacted to the Austin terrain and climate, as well as the potential for sustainable features in the facilities.

Interview with Christian Epp of Tilke Engineering from The Austin Grand Prix on Vimeo.

 

 

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]]>Moto GP is coming to Circuit of the Americas for 10 Yearshttp://www.theaustingrandprix.com/press-conference/2011/4/12/moto-gp-is-coming-to-circuit-of-the-americas-for-10-years.htmlKevin Olsen2011-04-12T20:39:23Z2011-04-12T20:39:23Z

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Some of the new site features of the site, observation tower by Miro Rivera Archictects, Grand Plaza, Partnerships with Texas A&M, Houston Titlson, St. Edwards University and Del Valle, live music venue and a dedicate Trauma Center for the southeast Austin region. ]]>COTA CEO Steve Sextonhttp://www.theaustingrandprix.com/press-conference/2011/4/12/cota-ceo-steve-sexton.htmlKevin Olsen2011-04-12T20:20:31Z2011-04-12T20:20:31Z

Steve Sexton takes about the multi-use facility. Below, Texas state Senator Kirk Watson with City of Austin Council Members, Mayor Lee Leffingwell, Mike Martinez]]>Circuit of the Americashttp://www.theaustingrandprix.com/press-conference/2011/4/12/circuit-of-the-americas.htmlKevin Olsen2011-04-12T20:12:19Z2011-04-12T20:12:19Z

The new home of Formula 1, Circuit of the Americas! ]]>Take The Stagehttp://www.theaustingrandprix.com/press-conference/2011/4/12/take-the-stage.htmlKevin Olsen2011-04-12T20:02:56Z2011-04-12T20:02:56Z

Bob Varsha introduces Tavo Hellmund, Bobby Epstein and Red McCombs ]]>Press Conference Pre-Showhttp://www.theaustingrandprix.com/press-conference/2011/4/12/press-conference.htmlKevin Olsen2011-04-12T19:22:00Z2011-04-12T19:22:00Z

The setup is pretty awesome, we're getting ready to start now, looking forward to the news!!]]>Press Conference Follow Tipshttp://www.theaustingrandprix.com/press-conference/2011/4/12/press-conference-follow-tips.htmlKevin Olsen2011-04-12T18:10:50Z2011-04-12T18:10:50ZToday's going to be an amazing day for us American Formula 1 Fans (that includes Central, North and South American of course).  We'll be there live providing coverage via Twitter and our site here, so keep an eye out for what's happening, including photos and quotes from the conference and interviews after. 

Here are some tips to keep things simple:

Follow us: @austingrandprix
Use the hashtag #usgrandprix

Have Fun!

 

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