Formula 1

Once the Formula 1 races are done there’s no reason to hurry out of town. There is a lot more to see and do around Austin even if you only stay an extra day or two. If you aren’t in a hurry to get home, here are some great day trips and places to see … Read more

  There will be a lot of action at the Circuit of the Americas track during Formula 1, but when you need a little time to unwind there are plenty of places in Austin that can provide ample pampering and relaxation.   Salons You Can Trust Trusting your coif to someone other than your regular … Read more

  The Circuit of the Americas (COTA) track is one of the latest additions to the Formula 1 race series. As such, track designer Hermann Tilke was able to draw inspiration from other F1 tracks and incorporate some their most popular elements, as well as a few that are unique to COTA. The result is … Read more

Formula 1 races take place all over the globe. A select group of 19 cities gets to host these premier racing events, and since 2012 Austin, TX has been among them. It is the first and only city in the U.S. to have a purpose-built Formula 1 racetrack, and it’s one of only two cities … Read more

Though the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) track is a mere 15 miles from downtown Austin, it can take up to two hours to get there and park on the days of the Formula 1 races. If you’ve attended an F1 race before you may have noticed a lot of helicopter activity overhead. Those helicopters … Read more

Today we’re filling you in on how to get geared up for Formula 1! The big event is here so it’s time to get to the track. Start RSVPing During the three days of Formula 1 there are so many events going on there’s no way you’ll be able to fit in all into your … Read more

Today Formula 1 kicks off at COTA! We know all you race fans have been eagerly waiting for the second installment since the inaugural event wrapped up last year. Despite talks of the race not happening this year, the 2013 Formula 1 race weekend promises to be even more eventful than the first go-round. Here’s … Read more

The Circuit of the Americas will have the distinct honor of hosting the inaugural United States Vintage Racing National Championship. Fabulous sports cars from the past will blast around the track, showing why they inspired a revolution in car making. Vintage sport cars are amazing to look at when they are standing still, but when … Read more

After a few months of concerts instead of races the Circuit of the Americas will open its track to the American Le Mans Series (ALMS). The ALMS is where cars come to be tested by world-class drivers and their race teams. Supped up prototypes and sports cars will be screaming down the 3.4-mile track at … Read more