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R_E_L · 11-16-2012, 12:22 PM

first practice session just ended a while ago, lot of dudes going off track as they learn the lines. Gotta say I'm pumped to have F1 back in the states, wish I could have gone but school is a bit heavy right now so maybe I'll drive down next year?

Coolest part is the championship can be decided this weekend so it's a big race. Anyone going? Thoughts on the race and the season so far?

mact · 11-16-2012, 12:24 PM

I'll be there today, tomorrow and Sunday.. 8)

R_E_L · 11-16-2012, 12:32 PM

very lucky, hope you take (and preferably post) photos!

Guff · 11-16-2012, 12:36 PM

I'll be in Dallas... So close, yet so far...

bestwheelbase · 11-16-2012, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mact

I'll be there today, tomorrow and Sunday.. 8)

Keep us posted!

Rampage · 11-16-2012, 03:34 PM

I am not a big fan of F1 but I have heard rumors that Super GT and and other GT and sedan racing series are supposed to be coming. Those I would like to see!

Draco-REX · 11-16-2012, 04:22 PM

COTA looks like a really fun track to drive. I hope it appears in future racing games. Sector 1 flows so well, and the Spa-like 4-apex turn in Sector 3 is just awesome.

I have heard that the Aussie V8 Supercar series will race there too. Very cool.

track_warrior · 11-16-2012, 04:35 PM

Ill be there Sat and Sunday.

bestwheelbase · 11-16-2012, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by pcasso87

Ill be there Sat and Sunday.

On behalf of us folks who couldn't make it -- SEND UPDATES AND PHOTOS OH YEA!

RRnold · 11-16-2012, 05:35 PM

The last round @ Abu Dhabi had to been one of the best races I've seen in a while.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFLjqgqwNvc"]F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2012 Highlights Race Edit HD - YouTube[/ame]

I wish I could have gotten tickets for F1 but for sure going to COTA for Moto GP.

Hanakuso · 11-16-2012, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rampage

I am not a big fan of F1 but I have heard rumors that Super GT and and other GT and sedan racing series are supposed to be coming. Those I would like to see!

That would be awesome. I still regret not going to the exhibition they had back in 2004 or 2005

R_E_L · 11-16-2012, 06:10 PM

@RRnold Yeah that race had everything. Battles and crashes in the middle of the field, Vettel proving he can race from the back of the pack and Kimi and his hilarious responses to his team haha. Based on practice so far it looks like Sebastian is set to get the threepeat.

Next season I think McLaren and Ferrari are finally gonna catch Red Bull and it will be a three way battle with Alonso, Button and Vettel. Also looking forward to Perez showing that those bursts of brilliance weren't flukes and that he can get a win now that he'll be in a better car.

mact · 11-17-2012, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by bestwheelbase

Keep us posted!

Just got back to the hotel. Got there kind of late but caught some of the F1 practice session.. This was my first time seeing and hearing these cars in person and let me tell you..... These things freaking ROAR. Simply amazing machines. If you are any type of car fan this is a must see in person. The Ferrari Challenge practice was pretty nice to watch as well. Also got Charles Pic's autograph! lol.. Today was packed but Sunday is going to be absolutely insane!! lol

R_E_L · 11-17-2012, 01:05 PM

Qualifying has started! I think it's gonna be extra important since the drivers are still learning the track. With all the concentration required to get the corners right they can't afford to be fighting with someone during the race.

11-16-2012, 12:22 PM	#1
R_E_L He's got this. Join Date: Mar 2010 Drives: 50th Anni BRZ Location: SoCal Posts: 569 Thanks: 251 Thanked 247 Times in 129 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	United States Grand Prix first practice session just ended a while ago, lot of dudes going off track as they learn the lines. Gotta say I'm pumped to have F1 back in the states, wish I could have gone but school is a bit heavy right now so maybe I'll drive down next year? Coolest part is the championship can be decided this weekend so it's a big race. Anyone going? Thoughts on the race and the season so far? __________________ Don't worry, I'm certified... promise.

11-16-2012, 12:24 PM	#2
mact Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: 13 GTI Location: WI Posts: 416 Thanks: 119 Thanked 204 Times in 97 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'll be there today, tomorrow and Sunday.. 8) __________________

11-16-2012, 12:32 PM	#3
R_E_L He's got this. Join Date: Mar 2010 Drives: 50th Anni BRZ Location: SoCal Posts: 569 Thanks: 251 Thanked 247 Times in 129 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	very lucky, hope you take (and preferably post) photos! __________________ Don't worry, I'm certified... promise.

11-16-2012, 03:34 PM	#6
Rampage Senior Member/Old Fanboi Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 2000 2ZZ-GE MR2 Spyder HT Location: Back home in Ohio now Posts: 2,446 Thanks: 1,931 Thanked 2,014 Times in 915 Posts Mentioned: 16 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I am not a big fan of F1 but I have heard rumors that Super GT and and other GT and sedan racing series are supposed to be coming. Those I would like to see! __________________ So many modders have more cents than sense!

11-16-2012, 04:35 PM	#8
track_warrior Track Junkie Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: Faster than the Stig! Location: TX Posts: 1,338 Thanks: 530 Thanked 770 Times in 363 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Ill be there Sat and Sunday. __________________ Compensating a heavy car with horsepower is like giving an alcoholic cocaine to sober him up...

11-16-2012, 04:22 PM	#7
Draco-REX Corner Junkie Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: 13 BRZ, 11 STI, 99 RS Location: Ohio Posts: 2,908 Thanks: 129 Thanked 1,519 Times in 701 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	COTA looks like a really fun track to drive. I hope it appears in future racing games. Sector 1 flows so well, and the Spa-like 4-apex turn in Sector 3 is just awesome. I have heard that the Aussie V8 Supercar series will race there too. Very cool.

11-16-2012, 05:35 PM	#10
RRnold 2 wheel member Join Date: Feb 2010 Drives: JZA80, 997.1, Taco Location: SoCal->NorCal Posts: 4,330 Thanks: 1,318 Thanked 938 Times in 480 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The last round @ Abu Dhabi had to been one of the best races I've seen in a while. [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFLjqgqwNvc"]F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2012 Highlights Race Edit HD - YouTube[/ame] I wish I could have gotten tickets for F1 but for sure going to COTA for Moto GP. __________________

11-16-2012, 06:10 PM	#12
R_E_L He's got this. Join Date: Mar 2010 Drives: 50th Anni BRZ Location: SoCal Posts: 569 Thanks: 251 Thanked 247 Times in 129 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	@RRnold Yeah that race had everything. Battles and crashes in the middle of the field, Vettel proving he can race from the back of the pack and Kimi and his hilarious responses to his team haha. Based on practice so far it looks like Sebastian is set to get the threepeat. Next season I think McLaren and Ferrari are finally gonna catch Red Bull and it will be a three way battle with Alonso, Button and Vettel. Also looking forward to Perez showing that those bursts of brilliance weren't flukes and that he can get a win now that he'll be in a better car. __________________ Don't worry, I'm certified... promise.

11-17-2012, 01:05 PM	#14
R_E_L He's got this. Join Date: Mar 2010 Drives: 50th Anni BRZ Location: SoCal Posts: 569 Thanks: 251 Thanked 247 Times in 129 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Qualifying has started! I think it's gonna be extra important since the drivers are still learning the track. With all the concentration required to get the corners right they can't afford to be fighting with someone during the race. __________________ Don't worry, I'm certified... promise.

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