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glass willow Oct 17, 2022, 5:47 PM

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If anyone is going

elder ether Oct 17, 2022, 5:48 PM

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Woo! Thanks @glass willow

glass willow Oct 17, 2022, 5:49 PM

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Hopefully it'll get some visibility

tiny umbra Oct 17, 2022, 5:50 PM

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I'm going. Heading down Thursday. Nice 8 hour drive for me

glass willow Oct 17, 2022, 5:51 PM

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Is that a 8hr drive within Texas? Lol

tiny umbra Oct 17, 2022, 5:51 PM

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Lol nah I live one state away

glass willow Oct 17, 2022, 5:52 PM

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8hr drive and one state away... Damn

tiny umbra Oct 17, 2022, 5:55 PM

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If I had gone to Miami it would have been a 20hr drive. However I would have flown

odd spear Oct 17, 2022, 5:58 PM

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Going there on Friday!

glass willow Oct 17, 2022, 5:59 PM

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I envy you guys

tiny umbra Oct 17, 2022, 6:00 PM

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Just glad its not going to be blistering hot

glass willow Oct 17, 2022, 6:01 PM

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Does Texas get cooler in October?

tiny umbra Oct 17, 2022, 6:02 PM

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A little bit

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Going to be mid 80s for this weekend

glass willow Oct 17, 2022, 6:02 PM

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Only been in like December and it was just perfect

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Oh damn

odd spear Oct 17, 2022, 6:02 PM

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It's raining today

glass willow Oct 17, 2022, 6:02 PM

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Yeah that's a nice temp

odd spear Oct 17, 2022, 6:03 PM

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And on Monday

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But rest of the week it's clear weather

glass willow Oct 17, 2022, 6:03 PM

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At least it's not 45f raining

elder ether Oct 17, 2022, 6:05 PM

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Looking forward to it!

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I’ll be driving and was gonna tailgate a bit (just drinks, no grill)

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Happy to have folks join for some drinks and f1 chat!

glass willow Oct 17, 2022, 6:09 PM

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tailgate and f1... that's a new combo. a good combo.

tiny umbra Oct 17, 2022, 6:14 PM

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elder ether I’ll be driving and was gonna tailgate a bit (just drinks, no grill)

Which parking lot will you be in?

elder ether Oct 17, 2022, 6:16 PM

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Lot L

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Which is near turn 11 (hairpin)

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I got seats in turn 9 grandstand

tiny umbra Oct 17, 2022, 6:30 PM

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elder ether I got seats in turn 9 grandstand

That's where I'm parking and thats the grandstand I'll be in

elder ether Oct 17, 2022, 6:32 PM

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Nice!! I’ll have a cooler and be set up behind my car in Lot L after some sessions. Feel free to come by for a beer!

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I’ll text details on race weekend once I know where I’ll be

tiny umbra Oct 17, 2022, 6:35 PM

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Sounds good!

brave spoke Oct 17, 2022, 7:17 PM

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👀

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If you're in lot L let's hope you're not seated in Turn 20 then

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This might be helpful for any meetups

elder ether Oct 17, 2022, 7:31 PM

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brave spoke If you're in lot L let's hope you're not seated in Turn 20 then

Turn 9 🙂

last panther Oct 17, 2022, 7:44 PM

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I'm in lot T for parking and the turn 2 grandstands

elder ether Oct 17, 2022, 8:24 PM

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last panther I'm in lot T for parking and the turn 2 grandstands

Really cool knit dolls in your pic!

brave spoke Oct 17, 2022, 8:30 PM

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elder ether Really cool knit dolls in your pic!

It's crochet, and #2022 driver dolls https://discord.com/channels/177387572505346048/956340150739304479

last panther Oct 17, 2022, 8:39 PM

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brave spoke It's crochet, and #2022 driver dolls https://discord.com/channels/17738757250534...

Thank you ❤️

But yes, crochet and I made them 🙂

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My pfp

tiny umbra Oct 17, 2022, 9:06 PM

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Im so excited. My first F1 race. Anything I should anticipate or little secrets I should know about?

elder ether Oct 17, 2022, 9:17 PM

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I suggest bringing a re-fillable water bottle, hat, and sunscreen. It can be quite hot at times

brave spoke Oct 17, 2022, 9:26 PM

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Bring ear protection

elder ether Oct 17, 2022, 9:27 PM

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Yes!! That’s huge

tiny umbra Oct 17, 2022, 9:32 PM

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brave spoke Bring ear protection

Already planned on that

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What are the chances of meeting the drivers/get pictures/get autographs outside of the paddock passes?

brave spoke Oct 17, 2022, 9:34 PM

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Close to zero

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Unless you camp entrance

tiny umbra Oct 17, 2022, 9:36 PM

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Figured. Trying to figure out what's the best use of my time

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Any good food suggestions for around Austin?

elder ether Oct 17, 2022, 10:08 PM

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Terry Black’s or Mickelthwaits (sp?) are popular bbq options

tiny umbra Oct 18, 2022, 12:15 AM

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Cool. Thanks

elder ether Oct 18, 2022, 12:35 AM

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Round rock donuts and voodoo donuts are popular too!

tiny umbra Oct 18, 2022, 2:30 AM

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Are they cool with people being close to the fences and stuff for pics during practice?

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Sorry for all the weird questions. The tracks FAQ is lacking in some areas

elder ether Oct 18, 2022, 3:22 AM

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Last year I did not notice any issues, but I wasn’t trying to get close to the track either.

glass willow Oct 18, 2022, 5:56 AM

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https://www.reddit.com/r/formula1/wiki/circuitguide/#wiki_circuit_of_the_americas_

circuitguide - formula1

r/formula1: The best independent Formula 1 community anywhere. News, stories and discussion from and about the world of Formula 1.

glass willow Oct 18, 2022, 5:57 AM

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glass willow https://www.reddit.com/r/formula1/wiki/circuitguide/#wiki_circuit_of_the_america...

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It's actually a really thorough guide

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Not sure if it's been updated lately so double check the information

tiny umbra Oct 18, 2022, 11:54 AM

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Thanks coco

lean token Oct 18, 2022, 4:26 PM

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https://images-ext-2.discordapp.net/external/K44sW8ut_JHWuv-Nlx66gfOCE_mwYjjW8xhCmROGpEU/https/pbs.twimg.com/media/FfXWeSqX0AMQWpC.jpg?width=764&height=676

last panther Oct 18, 2022, 7:02 PM

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elder ether Oct 18, 2022, 7:48 PM

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Anyone know of Thursday events or driver meets?

strange moss Oct 18, 2022, 8:19 PM

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Not going to COTA but will share this - schedule for Williams’ pop up store in Austin

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Have fun out there everyone! 🤠

strange moss Oct 18, 2022, 8:23 PM

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elder ether Anyone know of Thursday events or driver meets?

The Williams appearances are one of your best shots to meet drivers, definitely worth going there if you’re not trackside for Thursday. I would thoroughly recommend the Wednesday event to anyone in the area

glass willow Oct 18, 2022, 8:55 PM

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strange moss

Aren't tickets for this like several thousand?

strange moss Oct 18, 2022, 9:03 PM

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Nope, this one’s free. The party is the one that’s really expensive.

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Williams have run these pop up stores before at GPs. You just turn up on the day, but make sure you have the Williams app before hand. It’s also a way to get free merch - at least during the London event they were giving away items.

elder ether Oct 18, 2022, 9:10 PM

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Can you walk trackside Thursday to try and meet drivers?

glass willow Oct 18, 2022, 9:21 PM

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strange moss Nope, this one’s free. The party is the one that’s really expensive.

Oh that's probably what I'm thinking of didn't know they did a free thing

strange moss Oct 18, 2022, 9:40 PM

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They’ve done it before in Miami, London, and Singapore. Would strongly recommend. Just make sure you get there early before the drivers turn up tomorrow

brave spoke Oct 18, 2022, 9:41 PM

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I'll sadly be traveling still at that time 😔

strange moss Oct 18, 2022, 9:49 PM

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I hope they do the London store again next year. Would love to get some signed stuff from Alex and Logan at one point

faint hearth Oct 19, 2022, 4:39 AM

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brave spoke Unless you camp entrance

If I was to camp the entrance on friday or satruday, to see if I can meet a driver, what time do you suggest to be there?

tiny umbra Oct 19, 2022, 5:01 AM

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faint hearth If I was to camp the entrance on friday or satruday, to see if I can meet a driv...

Gate opens at 9. I wouldn't be surprised if you would need to be there around then just to get a good spot.

earnest river Oct 19, 2022, 5:00 PM

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tiny umbra Are they cool with people being close to the fences and stuff for pics during pr...

It depends on the safety standard of each track organiser

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I can't give a more... detailed answer - but usually it's good practice to have spectators away from fences. Some circuits employ a two-fence system. One for the public and one for the environment

glass willow Oct 19, 2022, 5:03 PM

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just don't call all fences a catch fence or toolow will chew you out

brave spoke Oct 19, 2022, 11:09 PM

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I'm on the fence about that one. I want to do it

bright wing Oct 20, 2022, 5:48 PM

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@neat bramble

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here

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please ask you question here

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i dont know the answer to your question unfortunately

brave spoke Oct 20, 2022, 9:22 PM

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Let’s go!

last panther Oct 20, 2022, 9:23 PM

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odd spear Oct 21, 2022, 5:07 PM

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Aston Martin and Alfa Romeo having a session in 20 mins for those at the circuit!

brave spoke Oct 23, 2022, 1:29 AM

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Everyone just chilling in the parking lot traffic jams?

tiny umbra Oct 23, 2022, 1:43 AM

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brave spoke Everyone just chilling in the parking lot traffic jams?

I managed to get out. Not much better once you do

brave spoke Oct 23, 2022, 1:43 AM

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Just chilling in the traffic jam then?

tiny umbra Oct 23, 2022, 1:44 AM

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Just made it to interstate so moving good now

brave spoke Oct 23, 2022, 1:46 AM

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Good! Now eyes on the road

tiny umbra Oct 23, 2022, 1:47 AM

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Haha thankfully not the one driving

brave spoke Oct 23, 2022, 1:51 AM

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I can’t complain. Getting the true America experience

faint hearth Oct 24, 2022, 5:22 PM

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K Mag at the airpot near gate 31

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Was told Gasly was around here too near Gate 3 but couldnt catch him

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