Testing at the Circuit of Americas

[Goop]

A new circuit in the US is getting a shakedown from Rossi, Lorenzo, Pedrosa, Marquez, and Bradl. Looks like it's going to be a challenging track!

Marquez hit 211 MPH

MotoGP riders take a first spin in Austin | Circuit of The Americas - Home of the Formula 1 US Grand Prix | Nov. 16-18, 2012 | Austin TX

 

[SweaterDude]

Too bad its not closer to us near the east coast. everythings always gotta be out west...

 

[PosterFZ6]

Too bad its not closer to us near the east coast. everythings always gotta be out west...

I wish they would close down NYC streets and do a race track in the Manhattan. Only the best would survive the multitude of pot holes, uneven roads etc.. In addition they should eliminate all traffic with exception of ****ty 3rd world cabbie drivers.

Ohh man I would to see the day when such a "death race" would be organized.

 

[shamrocker]

It's not Manhattan, but I'm looking forward to the 2014 New Jersey F1 race!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3802hjWyurE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-P3xPlishXw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puz7buM-e8o

 

[Goop]

It seems all of the riders agree that the track is difficult. Long straightaways that go directly into tight hairpins, twisty with areas of flipping between 1st and 2nd gears then back to 6th. :thumbup:

 

[PhotoAl]

Not a big fan of the new F1 tracks. Too many long straights leading to tight corners. Add the Texas sized runoff areas and the track is a little difficult to see on TV. The F1 race was good but not too impressed with the Rolex - but maybe that was because of the NASCAR influence - we r selling crashes not racing!

 

[Dave.TX]

I'll be there this weekend starting tomorrow (Friday). They have only sold about 30,000 tickets so not going to be a huge turnout from what I hear. This vid is posted on COTA's facebook page, it's pretty cool. One lap on a superbike.

Circuit of the Americas MotoGP: Rider's POV - YouTube

 

[Red Wazp]

I'll be there this weekend starting tomorrow (Friday). They have only sold about 30,000 tickets so not going to be a huge turnout from what I hear. This vid is posted on COTA's facebook page, it's pretty cool. One lap on a superbike.

Pictures, lots of pictures. Umbrella girls and a bike or two please :thumbup:

 

[red_rock_beetle]

im freaking working out of town, if i wasn't, i would have been there. right down the road

 

[Sun Diego FZ6]

I wonder if the low ticket sales can be partly to blame for the extra pricey hotel accommodations.
It's expected to be worse come fall for the Formula 1 race.