Circuit of the Americas Development Updates

[KevinFromTexas]

I could see Austin Powers being an F1 fan. Extreme patriotism towards Great Britain, loves beautiful women and fast cars.

http://www.bizjournals.com/austin/print-...ta-leaders-expect-industry-to-flock.html

COTA leaders expect industry to flock

Austin Business Journal by Vicky Garza, Staff Writer
Date: Friday, November 23, 2012, 5:00am CST

Vicky Garza
Staff Writer- Austin Business Journal

Austin could see new industries arise and existing ones bloom around the new Circuit of The Americas racetrack and complex — the benefits of being the latest host city of Formula One racing.

Industries that have spun off technology from F1 include consumer automotive, rail, aerospace and defense, all of which could be attracted to Austin as a result of its new status.

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I can't say I'm surprised. This city just doesn't care about sports. I think where F1 could really market to Austinites is from the technology side of the event and also the advances in the car industry.

http://www.bizjournals.com/austin/print-edition/2012/11/23/hey-austin-theres-no-reason.html

Hey Austin, there’s no reason to be afraid of Formula 1 week

Austin Business Journal by Colin Pope, Editor
Date: Friday, November 23, 2012, 5:00am CST

Colin Pope
Editor- Austin Business Journal
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During the weeks before the race, so many Central Texans told me they were getting out of town because of F1— or at the least, they were hunkering down at home to avoid the hoopla.

The visitors came, and track attendance during all three days was stronger than anticipated. But based on my observances, not many of us Austinites showed up. The out-of-towners seemed to far outweigh the locals at the track — and downtown afterward. I’ve seen more Austinites show up to party for Halloween.