The Formula 1 United States Grand Prix™ is scheduled to take place on November 16-18, 2012 at Circuit of The Americas™ ("COTA") in Austin, Texas.
COTA is located at:
9201 Circuit of The Americas Boulevard
Austin, Texas, USA 78617
Below is a list of resources which you should consult for the most up-to-date information.
// Getting Around
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport helps you plan your visit to Austin if you are arriving by airplane.
Capital Metro, the public transportation authority in Austin, has created a transit service information page, "Capital Metro and Formula 1."
The City of Austin's "ATX GRAND PRIX" info page has event routes, road closures and more.
COTA has provided a Transportation information page for race-goers. On-site parking at COTA is limited and walk-up foot traffic will be denied entry. Ticket holders should consult their tickets to identify which assigned shuttle they should take to COTA.
// Formula 1 Race Information
Race tickets are still available for purchase through our ticket partner, TicketCity. Ticket holders can also sell their tickets through TicketCity.
VIP ticketing and hospitality arrangements, including access to the Formula One Paddock Club™, can be purchased through our partner, US Star Events.
The official Formula 1 website has posted an Event Timetable which includes a schedule of events during F1 race weekend at COTA.
COTA has released the following list of prohibited items. If you bring a prohibited item with you to COTA, you will not be able to leave it at the entrance or on the shuttle.
You may also consult COTA's list of Frequently Asked Questions.
// Outside of the Race
The Austin Grand Prix is hosting a party on Friday, November 16, with SPEED TV's Will Buxton. The event is open to the public (aged 21 years and older) and will be held at Fado Irish Pub. Registration is requested on THIS PAGE.
COTA is putting on an "Austin Fan Fest" street festival that will include numerous free and paid entertainment options in and around downtown Austin.
// Merchandise
The Austin Grand Prix has been selling the iconic COME AND RACE IT™ t-shirt since June 2010. We recently expanded our product offerings, which you can purchase in our online Store.
// For More Information
Learn more about The Austin Grand Prix by reading our "About Us" page or checking out the "Links" page. We'd love for you to receive our Newsletter.
If you have questions that cannot be answered with any of the above resources, please contact us through this online form.
You may also contact COTA directly by emailing them at Info@CircuitofTheAmericas.com.
If you would like information on becoming a partner and seeing your business featured on this website, please send us a message.
// Finally, we'd like to thank our friends and fans for supporting us since May 25, 2010 in our goal to bridge the gap between Austinites and Formula 1 fans worldwide!
It's been a long ride but we are just getting started!
THANK YOU!
Track Site Visit January 30th, 2011 from The Austin Grand Prix on Vimeo.