United States Grand Prix - Formula One (F1) - Austin

[Grape]

Tony got forced out of his own family business becuase he almost bankrupted the family........it was money, trust me

[Darren M]

Tony got forced out of his own family business becuase he almost bankrupted the family........it was money, trust me

Bring the tech.

[Darren M]

Now they want our opinion. Interesting concept. I like it.

Dear Sir, Dear Madam,

As you may be aware, Full Throttle Productions (FTP) is planning to build one of the most modern motor racing facilities in the United States of America, aiming at hosting national and international events such as Formula 1, Indy Car Racing and live entertainment events. The venue will include the best hospitality experience in Austin, with high quality suites, seats and state of the art hospitality options, for the exclusive use of corporate and high net worth guests.

International Management Group (IMG), the world's premier sports, entertainment and media, who specialise in consultancy for new sports venues have been contracted by FTP to conduct research into the requirements of potential corporate and high net worth customers at the new Austin F1 facility.

We delighted that you have already expressed your interest in the new Austin F1 facility, from either a corporate or a personal basis, and wish to fully engage you in the consultation process by which the proposed facilities and products can be tailor made to your requirements. We are very pleased to invite you to participate in an online survey to assess your needs and expectations for the hospitality offering that should be developed. As a thank-you for participating, we will give you priority access to any new hospitality packages at the new facility.

A team of market researchers from Comperio Research (UK) have developed the survey in collaboration with IMG, (please see link below) and will maintain the confidentiality of your responses, so that you can feel free to answer the questions freely and honestly. Your responses will be analysed in the aggregate, in collaboration with IMG who will provide recommendations to FTP on the facilities and products to be offered. This interview will last 10 to 15 minutes, depending on your answers.

http://www.comperioresearch.info/cgi...ate&F1ID=52353

Thank you in advance for your cooperation and please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. You can assist in making this a truly one-of-a-kind experience for you and your customers, associates and friends.

Yours sincerely,
The Austin F1 Track Research Team

IMG Stadium and Arena Group
Steven B. Moore
Senior Vice President
steve.moore@imgworld.com

For more information on the Austin F1 Track Hospitality offerings: http://www.comperioresearch.biz/Aust...ardslogin.html

For more information on the United States F1 GP: http://www.formula1unitedstates.com

[John -- '02 HAWK]

Darren you need to remove that link I was able to change (if I wanted) the survey answers.

[Darren M]

That's interesting. I haven't taken the poll yet. lol!

[RWhite]

Get some Williams F1 Stock.......IPO

http://edition.cnn.com/2011/SPORT/motorsport/02/09/f1.williams.share.flotation/index.html?hpt=T2

[momo]

http://edition.cnn.com/2011/SPORT/mo...ex.html?hpt=T2

yea, saw that. seems like a bad idea.

F1 teams spend money. there isn't room for racing success combined with investor return IMO.

that being said i'd like to own some of the company just to say i do.

[LZRREDGT]

My job was bidding for the contract, but lost it to Granger.

[Darren M]

HOLY SHIT!!!!!!!! I just finished the survey and FUCK THEM!!!!!!!! The prices are outrageous! I don't mind paying for a good show but to pay for a show and get a trailer.... FUCK THAT! Take the survey, you'll see what I mean!

[Slowhand]

HOLY SHIT!!!!!!!! I just finished the survey and FUCK THEM!!!!!!!! The prices are outrageous! I don't mind paying for a good show but to pay for a show and get a trailer.... FUCK THAT! Take the survey, you'll see what I mean!

It's not letting me take/view the survey, what were the prices you speak of?

[RWhite]

I quit the survey after I saw the prices. Lot cheaper to watch on SPEED. Also, I have heard the traffic is predicted to be awful in the area they are building the race track.

[momo]

HOLY SHIT!!!!!!!! I just finished the survey and FUCK THEM!!!!!!!! The prices are outrageous! I don't mind paying for a good show but to pay for a show and get a trailer.... FUCK THAT! Take the survey, you'll see what I mean!

yea, i cant take the survey. not with that link you posted anyways.

i'm surprised i didnt get that in my email

[John -- '02 HAWK]

Have they broke ground? or even got the permits past city council?

[RWhite]

Have they broke ground? or even got the permits past city council?

http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2011/1/11616.html

Looks like they have.

I wish them the best. I wanted to go see F1 when they were at Indy a number of years ago. I knew seats were expensive for their foreign races, but had no idea they world be thru the roof for nice seats here. It still would be cool to hear those engines reving up to 18K!

Guess I should have seen them when they were in Dallas in 1984 .....during the summer heat........!

[Darren M]

Yeah, I can't see the survey anymore either. The tickets ranged from 5 to 6k for the uber elite to 350 for "grassy knoll" seating..... Time will tell....