
Welcome to Circuit of The Americas for the 2015 FORMULA 1 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX
Posted on October 15, 2015
The wait is finally over. Welcome to Circuit of The Americas for the 2015 FORMULA 1 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX! A big event warrants a big welcome note. Bear with us, there's a lot of info below to help you get to COTA and have the best time here. With everything from schedules to food options, this is your quick reference guide to a weekend of fun. Download the New COTA AppGet the most out of your USGP experience with the brand new COTA app. With the schedule, maps, food options and much more, it's your easy reference guide to the USGP in the palm of your hand. • Download iPhone App USGP Event MapDriving DirectionsCircuit of The Americas is located at 9201 Circuit of The Americas Blvd, Austin, TX 78617. Directions to Parking Lots A, B, C, D Directions to Parking Lots E, F, G, H, K Directions to Parking Lots L, M, N Directions to Parking Lot T Parking OptionsIf you have yet to purchase parking, you have the following options available to you through COTA: On-Site Parking Off-Site Parking Downtown Shuttle Service Uber Event ScheduleDownload the COTA App for iPhone or Android for the most up-to-date event schedule throughout the weekend, or view it at our website. Radio BroadcastBring your headphones and catch live audio of the race. To view the full schedule of coverage, check the COTA App later this week. (iPhone App Download or Android App Download) Autograph + Q&A SessionsA wristband is required to take part in an autograph session, but the Q&A is open to all guests. Wristbands are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis at the Wristband Booth in the Grand Plaza. Guests will only receive a wristband for a session happening that day. Quantity is very limited. All autograph sessions will take place at our Austin360 Amphitheater, adjacent to the Grand Plaza. Friday: Saturday: Sunday: *Note schedule is subject to change. Download the COTA App for the most up-to-date info - iPhone App or Android App. USGP Opening CeremoniesThe excitement on Sunday doesn’t begin with lights out; it starts much sooner with formal Grand Prix opening ceremonies beginning at 12:30 in the afternoon. F1 Drivers’ Parade Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders Genesis Drum Line Mayer Hawthorne Patriot Parachute and Black Diamond Jet Teams Texas Southern University Drum Line Entertainment, Food & BeveragesGrand Plaza: POP AUSTIN International Art Show: Tower Observation Deck Tour: Turn 3 and Turn 9: Turn 6: Main Grandstand: Sports Bars at Turn 1, Turn 12 and Turn 19: American Muscle Car Village at Turn 19: Military Village at Turn 12: Food & Beverages:
COTA Sales Lounge: Fan Track InvasionTo join the celebration on the track once the Grand Prix has concluded and the winner is being crowned, you can access to the track via the following gates from 4:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.: Elton John and His Band ConcertElton John and His Band will take to our brand new infield stage constructed between Turn 11 and Turn 12 after the race on Sunday. If you have yet to purchase a music upgrade to be closer to the stage, there are only a few remaining. Buy your music upgrade online now if you'd like to dance the night away closer to the stage. ADA AssistanceDisability assistance carts are on standby to assist guests with disabilities. Please make a request through any event staff. ADA Services Tents will also be located outside the gates of Turn 1, Turn 4 and Turn 8. If you need assistance and do not see any staff, please contact us for a quick response via our text alert system. Text 69050 with the acronym "COTA" followed by your request or question. Safety InformationOur guests' safety is of the utmost importance. To view all prohibited items, please visit our F1 USGP FAQ online. If you need assistance at any point while you're at the USGP and do not see any staff nearby, please text us at 69050 with "COTA" followed by your request or question. If it's a location-based inquiry, please also include your location. DOWNTOWN AUSTIN EVENTSFan Forum Kicks Off COTA Fan Fest on ThursdayFan Forum will take place on the Bud Light Stage at the Rainey Street COTA Fan Fest location on Thursday, October 22. The forum will feature current F1 stars, including the first homegrown driver to race at Circuit of The Americas, Alexander Rossi. The drivers will answer fans' questions and sign autographs. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Confirmed F1 Drivers in Attendance COTA Fan Fest - October 22 - 24COTA Fan Fest will take place Thursday, October 22 through Saturday, October 24. Join us each evening for a free celebration of motorsports and music in downtown Austin. Rainey Street will host the main Bud Light Stage and venues across downtown will offer an eclectic array of musical performances and activities. Go here to view all the iconic Austin venues involved. Bud Light Stage Lineup at Rainey Street Thursday: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. Friday: 5 p.m. - 12 a.m. Saturday: 5 p.m. - 12 a.m. Official Venues The Senna Hall of Fame CollectionA unique compilation of Ayrton Senna's personal effects from throughout his entire career in Formula 1 will be on display at COTA's new downtown Austin location, the Downtown Paddock, during USGP weekend. The Senna Hall of Fame Collection is one of the largest private collections in the world, and showcases items from each era of Senna's celebrated career, including his first Formula 1 test at Williams in 1983 and his final, fateful season with Williams in 1994. A snapshot of the many items included: To learn more about this collection and view it, visit the Downtown Paddock at 304 E. Cesar Chavez Street. POP AUSTIN International Art ShowWhen you find yourself downtown experiencing all Austin has to offer, don't miss POP AUSTIN's keystone show "Illumiation." The United Nations named 2015 as the "International Year of Light." In celebration, "Illumination" will feature a number of light-based works by celebrated artists such as Carlo Bernardini, Hans Kotter, Jeongmoon Choi and others from around the world. Get more info. APEX NightsIntroducing APEX Nights, the official post-race party during Grand Prix race weekend. A limited number of single-entry tickets have been released and we're letting you in on the secret! Shhh... check it out We look forward to seeing you very soon. Until then, stay connected with us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You'll get a behind-the-scenes look at the USGP and get to interact with COTA in a unique way. And once you're here, share your experience with us on social media via #COTA and #USGP. |