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11-10-2012, 09:47 PM | #1 |
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Formula 1 2012 - Round 19: The United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas
I'm making this thread a tad early because I know some of you will be attending the special events in the lead-up to the inaugural race there. It's Fernando Alonso versus Sebastian Vettel for the title! RBR only needs 4 points in the next 2 races to lock up the constructor's crown, but given Vettel's pace at the past few races, he looks to be the safe bet for the driver's crown. His 10-point advantage over Alonso doesn't hurt, either. As this is the first race at this track, I have no predictions on who will win. There's a fast bendy part similar to Maggots-Becketts-Chapel at Silverstone, a super long straight begging for Monza aerodynamics, and the last corner looks almost identical (to me) as the final corner at Interlagos. For those of you attending the race, POST PICS!!!!!!! We will be both jealous and appreciative!
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11-10-2012, 10:22 PM | #2 |
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I'll post some pics, but I don't know what the Internets situation at my hotel will be so it may be Monday before I have decent bandwidth. I think the Sauber's And Ferrari's will be the fastest in the race. Pole will go to whoever makes the most mistake free lap on this new track. Alonso? Kimi?
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11-11-2012, 07:55 AM | #3 |
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That first corner has Grosjean's name all over it.
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11-11-2012, 11:38 AM | #4 |
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11-11-2012, 02:14 PM | #6 |
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Can't wait for this event to happen!
On RBR's note, it does look like RBR can dominate in this track, but as we have seen, they have done very very well this year in low downforce tracks as well! With Lotus on the pedestal right now, Ferrari needing a win to stay alive and McLaren always having a surprise, Should be interesting, but as stated in your link, It is Vettels race to lose. |
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On Speed, they just had an overview of the track, ribbon cutting event, etc..... I'm liking the track elevation changes, etc..... It should be a great event : ).
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11-13-2012, 02:46 PM | #8 |
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Section 2 reminds me a bit of Suzuka Circuit.
I had planned to go, but I got engaged :: |
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11-13-2012, 04:01 PM | #10 |
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no race for you!
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11-14-2012, 10:00 AM | #11 |
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Wish I could make the race this year...anyways go Vettel.
Anybody think ticket prices will go down for next year? |
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It'll be nice to actually have a race in a time zone behind me again.
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Prices will almost certainly not go down next year, since the race this year is totally sold out (except for the Paddock Club). Edit: Just noticed the race won't be airing until 11 PM Sunday night here. Last edited by soldmyboxster; 11-14-2012 at 01:12 PM. |
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I have Pit Walk tickets at COTA tomorrow morning, I'll let y'all know how it is
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11-16-2012, 09:53 AM | #18 |
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FP1 starts at 10AM EST on Speed.
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11pm ain't ****. What time do the European races start on the west coast? 5am? Malaysia, China, India, and Korea were all ridiculous for the east coast this year.
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11-16-2012, 10:24 AM | #21 |
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slippery when dry
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11-16-2012, 10:25 AM | #22 |
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The race Airs at 2:00 pm! Why are you guys all saying 11pm!???!!!? Yes if its west coast time, that should mean like 10am.. i'm confused!
Besided that, crazy with being a new track and dusty track, its soooooo slipppery!!! Love nico Hulkenbergs message, that its more slippier then if it was raining! |
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I think Soldmy... is not in the USA but over in the desert. That's why he won't see it until 2300 on Sunday.
Is there any other races on the track this weekend? Hopefully there is to help rubber it in. |
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Yes, they will have a ferrari challenge and a vintage race before the actual formula 1 race.
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