When is circuit of the americas

Created with the express intention of reviving the USA's hopes of hosting an F1 Grand Prix, the initial plans were first proposed in July A parcel of acres of undeveloped land in Travis County would be used for the circuit, with Texas billionaire Red McCombs and Bobby Epstein among the major investors. The initial track layout was conceived by Hellmund, Texan motorcycle world champion Kevin Schwantz and renowned F1 circuit designer Hermann Tilke.

Inspiration was taken from other circuits around the world, with the first section in particular taking its cues from Silverstone's Maggots-Becketts-Chapel complex. Other sections mimicked the stadium section at Hockenheim and Istanbul Park's Turn Eight and there was considerable elevation change, with a steep rise to Turn One among the most notable features.

Construction began on December 31, and was due to be completed by June The final circuit masterplan had been developed by HKS,Inc. Just as the circuit began to take shape on the ground, events within the management company began to unravel. Hitches with securing funding from a state sporting fund and other disagreements behind the scenes saw a number of initial payments to Formula One Management missed.

By November , Ecclestone had had enough, and issued an ultimatum to the owners and promoters to find a solution by the following month or be dropped from the calendar. Amid the acrimony, work on site was stopped but, when the World Motorsport Council issued the F1 calendar in December, Circuit of the Americas was still provisionally included.

It later transpired the McCombs and Epstein had struck a new deal directly with Ecclestone, ensuring payment up front and cutting Hellmund's company from the promotion of the event. Hellmund announced plans to sue Epstein, though the pair eventually settled out of court.

Nevertheless, the first layer of asphalt was completed on August 3, and laying of the final layer commenced on August 14 and was finished on September The track was officially opened on October 21, with Mario Andretti running the ceremonial first laps in a Lotus The new circuit passed its FIA inspection with flying colours in September, ahead of the inaugural F1 race in November.

When the F1 circus arrived, the drivers and teams were immediately impressed. The paddock facilities were well thought out and lacked for nothing and spectators found the same was true of the public amenities. A central 'Grand Plaza' covering 20 acres contains a wide range of concessions, retail and restroom facilities and entrances to spectator seating, as well as a large reflecting pool, lawn, and varying landscape zones.

Here's what you need to know before you go. There will be numerous stages around the track with over 20 live music performances throughout the weekend, featuring performances by national acts and renowned local artists. The weekend festivities also include headline performances that you won't want to miss. From tacos and barbecue to homemade biscuits and other Austin favorites, there will be something for everyone to enjoy all weekend long.

Race fans from all over the world can take a food tour through Texas, with each restaurant offering menu items for guests. Courtesy of Circuit of The Americas. Although 3-day passes are sold out for the F1 race weekend, you can still score some Friday-only single day tickets.

If you already have your passes, 3-day ticket packages include access to concerts, Friday practice sessions, Saturday practice and qualifying sessions, and the Sunday Grand Prix.