Press Conference

Interviews at Circuit of the Americas Press Conference

Kevin Olsen — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 01:53:52 +0000

First, 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.

Q&A

Kevin Olsen — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 20:57:05 +0000

Moto GP is coming to Circuit of the Americas for 10 Years

Kevin Olsen — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 20:39:23 +0000

Facility Features

Kevin Olsen — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 20:29:14 +0000

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 Sexton

Kevin Olsen — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 20:20:31 +0000

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 Americas

Kevin Olsen — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 20:12:19 +0000

The new home of Formula 1, Circuit of the Americas!

Take The Stage

Kevin Olsen — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 20:02:56 +0000

Bob Varsha introduces Tavo Hellmund, Bobby Epstein and Red McCombs

Press Conference Pre-Show

Kevin Olsen — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 19:22:00 +0000

The setup is pretty awesome, we're getting ready to start now, looking forward to the news!!

Press Conference Follow Tips

Kevin Olsen — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 18:10:50 +0000

Today'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:

Have Fun!