CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS TO HOST HISTORIC GRAND PRIX DURING FORMULA 1™ WEEKEND

Austin, Texas (June 22, 2012) – Circuit of The Americas is proud to announce the Historic Grand Prix (HGP) as the first support series for the 2012 FORMULA 1 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX, November 16-18. The Historic Grand Prix organization provides a glimpse into the sport’s past for both drivers and fans. It is comprised of more than 50 owner-drivers of authentic, vintage Formula One™ cars from the FIA 3-litre Formula model that ran from 1966-1983. The focus of the organization is to preserve the historically correct presentation and on-track performance of the cars.