V8 Supercars in Austin

[SirHustlerEsq]

Lol, you and I are talking to two different sets of Aussies. I work with a lot of them due to our presence over there in the mining market, and they do quite well for themselves, even considering the high cost of living.

do they all have iPads?

[Rogue]

So who all is going? Its the weekend after Propwash!
I want to go, but hear the hotels are stupid expensive.
So whats the plan?

[Prof]

I am a Tech official for the event Thurs-Sun. (Formula 1 folks coordinated and contacted a bunch of us SCCA Techs and got us to work the event).
The hotels are interesting to say the least. Several good rates around the Buda TX/Cabellas Drive area. 8-10 minutes from track (2 queen beds for $100) I found a single for $62/nite. 'Worker hotel' is $109/2 beds nightly.
Watch for a split rate with Sat. nite being higher than other nites of the week. Negotiate around this by calling the front desk and asking for a single low rate for all nights. Worked for me.
Best,
Paul

[driftdevil]

If you don't mind a tent here is a spot across from the track.

http://christaylorracing.com/cota-se.../cota-camping/

[Jwett9]

Ill be going, but haven't figured tickets out either. My friend Travis Wolcott is racing in TC class. I wonder why they call it V8 supercars and not World Challenge.

EDIT: I guess both racing organizations are there the same weekend? http://www.world-challenge.com/news/...php?story=2831
More bang for the buck.

[Flyin96M]

I've got my ticket and from what I read there will be two races on both Saturday and Sunday with qualifying in the morning. Anyone seen an event schedule? Anything going on Friday?

[Steve E]

http://circuitoftheamericas.com/schedule-v8-supercars
3 Pirelli Touring Car, 3 GT3 Cup and 4 V8 Supercar races. Wish I could make it.

[modernbeat]

I'll be there. Got my Team Manager credentials, so I'll be in the pits for most of the weekend.

[Majik]

Got my GA passes yesterday. I think turn 5 will be the place to be.

[Prof]

I'll be in Tech-Garage 6

[modernbeat]

For Immediate Release - Brianne Corn will be driving James Wilson's TexasRallysport.com DustlessAir.com Mazda2 in the Pirelli World Challenge Touring Car B (TCB) races this weekend at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, TX.

Watch the races LIVE at world-challengetv.com and the later television air date on NBC Sports Network in June.

Please cheer her on and visit the Brianne Corn Racing facebook page!

[Prof]

Free tickets. Just received two sets of general admission tickets for all three days. Each day is an individual ticket so I have two Friday, two Saturday, and two Sunday. Good for non-grandstand seating (Grass...bring folding chairs). Can upgrade to grandstands for $20 (not sure about that)
Free room: (If i know you, MAYBE I Also have an empty bed and rollaway at hotel. Microtel in Buda TX)
So I guess if you can cover your meals, and figure out parking, then Austin is the bomb.
Regards,
Paul
972-816-8009
I will post when the tickets are gone
Pick up at will call

[Prof]

Tickets and room gone. That was fast.
Thanks,
Paul

[driftdevil]

Thanks again for the ticket and room Paul. It was a blast!

[modernbeat]

Had a great time and Brianne got lots of props for her composure on track. With a very underprepared car she managed a 10th out of 21 in the Touring Car B-Spec class in a Mazda 2.