V8 Supercars in Austin

[Steve E]

Tickets went on sale today for the race NEXT May.

[SirHustlerEsq]

Too bad I have zero dollars. This is the race I really wanted to see.

[Flyin96M]

Yeah I love watching that series so I may have to get me a ticket.

[Rogue]

Link?

[Flyin96M]

LINK

[Rogue]

Thanks, any idea on where is best to get?
Maybe we should get a group going.
Anyone else?

[SirHustlerEsq]

I'll go but I'll do general admission seats because I'm trashy like that.

[Rogue]

You callin' me highfalutin?

[SirHustlerEsq]

Basically.

[Majik]

I am on the fence. I really want to see these, but I also really wanted to see MotoGP in April, Indycar in Houston in September and F1 again next year. Hmmm

[Rogue]

Ha, anyone else like the cheap seats?

[driftdevil]

I might be in. Gotta decide if I can do v8s as well as the GP race. Turn 12 looks to be an action spot.

[Flyin96M]

Bought my cheap seats so I'm in.

[Rogue]

What section? or does it matter.

[luis]

anyone getting turn 1 reserved seating?

[SirHustlerEsq]

Are you guys going general admission? I may get all irresponsible and buy buy buy after I check the NASA calendar. We get to walk the pits and all, right? That's supposed to be the deal with V* Supercar, it's cheap and you get to walk the pits since their people are taxed into poverty by the socialist government.

[SirHustlerEsq]

That track configuration looks awesome, can't wait to drive it.

[MoonieGT]

That track configuration looks awesome, can't wait to drive it.

I'm hearing that the track is not highly motivated to rent out for track days. Supposedly the F1 contract alone is enough to keep them in the green. Not to say it won't happen, but I wonder what it will cost... What have you heard through NASA et al?

[SirHustlerEsq]

All I know is NASA wants to get out there, not sure it will happen. I think the only F1-driven track in the world that doesn't get club use is Korea. The track makes money off selling tickets and concessions, not much else. F1 costs them more than they make according to every article I've read on the subject, it's the "vapors" they need to stay afloat. It will probably take 2-5 years to get out there, but it will happen. 300,000 ticket sales per year is not enough to keep the track open if you consider F1, MotoGP, and V8 supercar.

Supposedly the COTAS tour guides said the track will be open for "track days and driving schools". I'd pay $400 for a weekend, no more, to drive the ultra-smooth track.

[altiain]

it's cheap and you get to walk the pits since their people are taxed into poverty by the socialist government.

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.