WEC Race 2013 FIA WEC - Round 5 - 6 Hours of COTA - Page 4

Beetle · 17 Sep 2013, 12:57 (Ref:3305218)

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Originally Posted by leftandright

Yep, from T1 down thru all the esses to T11 hairpin, all very good viewing. On the other side of track over by observation tower, hillside to view T19 and below the pedestrian bridge on inside of the start of carousel turn T16, nice grassy spot to watch them accelerating into the carousel. Should be a couple pit walks I think I saw on the scedule, always cool. Gotta see that Toyota, and the Audi (although have seen it already in action at the Petit). First post btw...

Welcome to 10 Tenths.

Ferrari333SP · 17 Sep 2013, 18:57 (Ref:3305351)

Fox continues their brilliance

"In an update today, the FIA WEC can confirm that US sports broadcaster Fox Sports 1 will not be broadcasting the 6 Hours of the Circuit of the Americas live as previously indicated. The information that the FIA WEC received from TV rights agency IMG was in error and we apologise to all our US fans for this.

However live streaming of qualifying and the race will be shown in full across the USA on the official website for free at www.fiawec.com.

The race starts at 11am (Central) on Sunday 22 September.

Fox Sports 1 have confirmed they will be broadcasting the 52 minutes highlights programme of the race in Texas, which will be shown at a later date."

Beetle · 17 Sep 2013, 19:07 (Ref:3305364)

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Originally Posted by Ferrari333SP

Fox continues their brilliance

"In an update today, the FIA WEC can confirm that US sports broadcaster Fox Sports 1 will not be broadcasting the 6 Hours of the Circuit of the Americas live as previously indicated. The information that the FIA WEC received from TV rights agency IMG was in error and we apologise to all our US fans for this.

However live streaming of qualifying and the race will be shown in full across the USA on the official website for free at www.fiawec.com.

The race starts at 11am (Central) on Sunday 22 September.

Fox Sports 1 have confirmed they will be broadcasting the 52 minutes highlights programme of the race in Texas, which will be shown at a later date."

I expected as much.

chernaudi · 17 Sep 2013, 20:27 (Ref:3305409)

Brilliant Fox, brilliant. At least the streams on the ACO, WEC sites and Dailymotion won't be geo-blocked.

isynge · 17 Sep 2013, 20:29 (Ref:3305411)

Quite like the promotional material that's starting to emerge about this. Design-wise a step change beyond some of the stuff we've seen previously.

TF110 · 17 Sep 2013, 20:50 (Ref:3305416)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ferrari333SP

Fox continues their brilliance

"In an update today, the FIA WEC can confirm that US sports broadcaster Fox Sports 1 will not be broadcasting the 6 Hours of the Circuit of the Americas live as previously indicated. The information that the FIA WEC received from TV rights agency IMG was in error and we apologise to all our US fans for this.

However live streaming of qualifying and the race will be shown in full across the USA on the official website for free at www.fiawec.com.

The race starts at 11am (Central) on Sunday 22 September.

Fox Sports 1 have confirmed they will be broadcasting the 52 minutes highlights programme of the race in Texas, which will be shown at a later date."

Too good to be true. Their current lineup for Sunday is pathetic, unless you're a fan of dirt track racing and ARCA series, followed by "ultimate ufc knockouts".

andy_b · 17 Sep 2013, 20:50 (Ref:3305417)

The Ten-Tenths Supported Spotter Guide for CoTA has now been released with ALMS and WEC Guides available individually or as a combined PDF.

The WEC guide will receive a small update on Wednesday once an Embargo has ended.

Download the guides on the ALMS and WEC Pages of www.spotterguides.com

* NOTE= The ALMS and WEC guides are different sizes as Europe uses ISO size paper and North America uses a different system, the PDF has been sized for North America proportions

chernaudi · 17 Sep 2013, 21:53 (Ref:3305446)

There will now be two WEC promoters' test sessions on Thursday for teams to familiarize themselves with the track.

Which is a good thing since Friday looks like a potential wash out, and there's a chance for rain on Saturday, too. Thursday and Sunday look clear, though.

Breitling24 · 17 Sep 2013, 22:15 (Ref:3305459)

...and tomorrow the forecast will be different, has it has changed every day this past week.

A 70% chance of rain means that there's a 70% chance that at some point during the day, it will rain... which is almost a given anywhere in the hill country this time of year. ;-)

TF110 · 17 Sep 2013, 22:56 (Ref:3305492)

My brother lived in Houston which is a ways from Austin, but said temps are usually in the 80's this time of year. Hows that stack up with what you're seeing in the area?

FLGTFAN · 18 Sep 2013, 00:27 (Ref:3305518)

Is there live TV of WEC events anywhere? Europe? All I ever see is www.fiawec.com

TF110 · 18 Sep 2013, 01:27 (Ref:3305527)

Some European carriers have these races. Motors TV etc. Not sure on this particular race.

Beetle · 18 Sep 2013, 01:35 (Ref:3305528)

Quote:

Originally Posted by andy_b

The Ten-Tenths Supported Spotter Guide for CoTA has now been released with ALMS and WEC Guides available individually or as a combined PDF.

The WEC guide will receive a small update on Wednesday once an Embargo has ended.

Download the guides on the ALMS and WEC Pages of www.spotterguides.com

* NOTE= The ALMS and WEC guides are different sizes as Europe uses ISO size paper and North America uses a different system, the PDF has been sized for North America proportions

Thank you, Andy... you're a legend!

I think my dad may need this...

kober · 18 Sep 2013, 01:36 (Ref:3305529)

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Originally Posted by FLGTFAN

Is there live TV of WEC events anywhere? Europe? All I ever see is www.fiawec.com

No reason to complain - it's better: works on mobile devices, there's RLM commentary, no commercial breaks (with the exception of Nissan ads by Mr. Hindhaugh).

TF110 · 18 Sep 2013, 01:51 (Ref:3305535)

No more 'Art' Aston Martin? I liked that livery. Broke up the sea of blue!

Bicknell55 · 18 Sep 2013, 03:19 (Ref:3305549)

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Originally Posted by ATLFalconsFAN

Would someone who has already been to COTA be interested in putting together a spectator FAQ? For example:

Best photo locations.
Best viewing locations in general.
Any interesting or recommended food options at the circuit?
How much does beer cost?
How long does it take to walk from one end to the other, are there shuttles?
How far is it from downtown and what public transportation options are there?

Anything else you can think of. Thanks.

Pics from the 2012 F1 race: http://www.brentsmithphotography.com...toftheAmericas

A long lens opens up a lot more options.

They had a decent deal at the F1 race where you got a glass of their pre-mixed Long Island Iced Tea along with a commemorative glass for something like $5-$7. Best deal when it came to drinks IMO.

Ferrari333SP · 18 Sep 2013, 03:34 (Ref:3305554)

Downtown Austin this evening at the W Hotel

FstrthnU · 18 Sep 2013, 04:04 (Ref:3305556)

Bit of an error on the spotter guide, the Starworks PC is listed as a 3rd BAR1 Motorsports car

JHamilton · 18 Sep 2013, 07:06 (Ref:3305594)

Quote:

Originally Posted by ATLFalconsFAN

Would someone who has already been to COTA be interested in putting together a spectator FAQ? For example:

Best photo locations.
Best viewing locations in general.
Any interesting or recommended food options at the circuit?
How much does beer cost?
How long does it take to walk from one end to the other, are there shuttles?
How far is it from downtown and what public transportation options are there?

Anything else you can think of. Thanks.

I only saw the short course but the only GA photo locations were the outside of the esses and on bridges.

I stayed outside the esses mostly, a little in turn one and i think 17? Whatever the last turn prior to the pit entrance. There are screens everywhere, so not really a bad spot.

All the food I had was edible and expensive. $12 for a Bubba burger.

Beer was $9 for a 16oz.

There are shuttles that run from the parking lots to the front entrance. It isn't a 'well oiled machine' yet, so be prepared to wait. The place is huge... Makes Daytona look like Dixie speedway.

It is about 15-20 miles from downtown. We rented a car to go from the track to the hotel. Our hotel ran shuttles downtown. I did see some people taking taxis to the track.

Sunblock, umbrellas. There is absolutely no shade. If there was a tree on the Texas prairie, they knocked it over. You can bring in one bottle of water but that's it.

It's a cool place but lacks the atmosphere I'm used to at most road courses.

deggis · 18 Sep 2013, 07:26 (Ref:3305598)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ferrari333SP

Fox continues their brilliance

"In an update today, the FIA WEC can confirm that US sports broadcaster Fox Sports 1 will not be broadcasting the 6 Hours of the Circuit of the Americas live as previously indicated. The information that the FIA WEC received from TV rights agency IMG was in error and we apologise to all our US fans for this.

However live streaming of qualifying and the race will be shown in full across the USA on the official website for free at www.fiawec.com.

The race starts at 11am (Central) on Sunday 22 September.

Fox Sports 1 have confirmed they will be broadcasting the 52 minutes highlights programme of the race in Texas, which will be shown at a later date."

So which one actually made the error? Fox or IMG? It was a newspiece here anyway: http://msn.foxsports.com/speed/sport...breaking-news/

TF110 · 18 Sep 2013, 08:19 (Ref:3305621)

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Originally Posted by JHamilton

I only saw the short course but the only GA photo locations were the outside of the esses and on bridges.

I stayed outside the esses mostly, a little in turn one and i think 17? Whatever the last turn prior to the pit entrance. There are screens everywhere, so not really a bad spot.

All the food I had was edible and expensive. $12 for a Bubba burger.

Beer was $9 for a 16oz.

There are shuttles that run from the parking lots to the front entrance. It isn't a 'well oiled machine' yet, so be prepared to wait. The place is huge... Makes Daytona look like Dixie speedway.

It is about 15-20 miles from downtown. We rented a car to go from the track to the hotel. Our hotel ran shuttles downtown. I did see some people taking taxis to the track.

Sunblock, umbrellas. There is absolutely no shade. If there was a tree on the Texas prairie, they knocked it over. You can bring in one bottle of water but that's it.

It's a cool place but lacks the atmosphere I'm used to at most road courses.

Good info. Thats the heart of Texas for you. I am glad I'm waiting for next year. There have been a lot of hot days and I don't need any more of a tan.

Be safe, for everyone attending. The heat isn't much of an issue for me but for some I know it can be!

The Badger · 18 Sep 2013, 11:24 (Ref:3305700)

Im really disappointed to see no ALMS teams have a go at this ...... its sad really .

Maybe they should remove the race from North America next year due to lack of interest . Some country what would support it , would be more deserving .

Gingers4Justice · 18 Sep 2013, 11:39 (Ref:3305709)

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Originally Posted by The Badger

Im really disappointed to see no ALMS teams have a go at this ...... its sad really .

Maybe they should remove the race from North America next year due to lack of interest . Some country what would support it , would be more deserving .

Eh? No ELMS teams raced in the WEC race on the Sunday, should they not go to the UK either?

All the ALMS teams are racing on their budget limit already, why would they enter a 6 hour race with absolutely no benefit for them and risk their own championship effort?

Lack of interest? Plenty of American drivers and a couple of teams racing in the series.

I don't understand your point at all, maybe I've misunderstood.

FstrthnU · 18 Sep 2013, 12:18 (Ref:3305732)

So is there no separate ALMS thread for this race?

jeast · 18 Sep 2013, 13:04 (Ref:3305749)

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Badger

Im really disappointed to see no ALMS teams have a go at this ...... its sad really .

Maybe they should remove the race from North America next year due to lack of interest . Some country what would support it , would be more deserving .

Yeah because all those cars from the Brazilian Le Mans series ran last race right?
The ALMS teams have their own series to worry about.

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