COTA cancelling track rentals???
12-22-2012, 12:45 PM
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Jack M
I was literally one of your biggest backers. Every single time you needed local citizens down at City Hall to make sure that you got your permits and permissions, I was there. I was there, speaking well on your behalf, explaining to the skeptical city council how this was a good thing for Austin and all the wonderful things that would happen once you guys were up and running. There have been decisions made over the years that I thought were not the best, but I never wavered in my support. Today you have made me look like a fool to all of my friends in the motorsports and local community.
Jack M
I was literally one of your biggest backers. Every single time you needed local citizens down at City Hall to make sure that you got your permits and permissions, I was there. I was there, speaking well on your behalf, explaining to the skeptical city council how this was a good thing for Austin and all the wonderful things that would happen once you guys were up and running. There have been decisions made over the years that I thought were not the best, but I never wavered in my support. Today you have made me look like a fool to all of my friends in the motorsports and local community.
12-22-2012, 12:47 PM
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Being from South Texas and proud to call that area my hometown, it is a shame that they are treating the public this way. As has been pointed out, it is the public funds they leveraged to build COTA.
My boys were just asking if we could go to F1 this year and COTA would have been perfect as we could have planned an entire week or two to do the race and visit family and friends. Not going to support the facility if that is how they are going to "support" the local enthusiast that pays the money to support them.
COTA fail.
12-22-2012, 01:25 PM
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+1 on all posts.
I guess we all have to buy Lambo's so we can do parade laps!
I guess we all have to buy Lambo's so we can do parade laps!
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12-22-2012, 01:52 PM
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Have they seen Sebring? 
Somehow they manage to do it, and that's probably the most poorly maintained track I've never been to.
This sucks.... Hopefully MVP finds out one way or the other asap. There's another event going on at the same time I'll attend if this is a no go, but that's filling up fast. Myself and 3 other people actually rented a RV to get out to Austin so we'll wait impatiently to see if we need to cancel.
Shame as I know Mark put a ton of work into negotiating and organizing this fiasco.
Somehow they manage to do it, and that's probably the most poorly maintained track I've never been to.This sucks.... Hopefully MVP finds out one way or the other asap. There's another event going on at the same time I'll attend if this is a no go, but that's filling up fast. Myself and 3 other people actually rented a RV to get out to Austin so we'll wait impatiently to see if we need to cancel.
Shame as I know Mark put a ton of work into negotiating and organizing this fiasco.
I'm crossed on this, the excitement of any track is knowing that you can benchmark yourself against the other amateur drivers that go there. Going to an unobtanium like track for more enthusiasts is like going to a resort and being the only one there. Pass. While I really want to drive the track (probably been the biggest fanboy around since having been there) and probably would be open to forgive, it makes no sense as long as the regulars can't get on it (SCCA, NASA, NARRA, BMWCCA, PCA). There is no way I DE there until they come to their senses. Absolutely no way unless they honor Marks contract. Might TT there though if NARRA or NASA is on it.
12-22-2012, 01:55 PM
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from Michael Mueller on COTA facebook
You have an amazing facility which has been been warmly embraced by the motorsports community in the United States and the world at-large. To not allow amateur racing and track-day club events is alienating a huge portion of this community which has great interest in experiencing your facility both on the track as competitors and off the track as spectators. I'm both a racing fan and a 2-time SCCA National Champion racer. I was there all 3-days of the Formula 1 event. I was also looking forward to the possibility of one day racing on this same track. I know that there has been great anticipation from within the ranks of the SCCA membership of getting the chance to race at COTA, perhaps even someday to hold our National Championship event there. The amateur racing and enthusiast communities are a passionate group. You need us as spectators to make your facility financial viable. This decision to close your doors to us as competitors will likely mean you've lost us a spectators for your pro-events. Good luck and Bah! Humbug!
You have an amazing facility which has been been warmly embraced by the motorsports community in the United States and the world at-large. To not allow amateur racing and track-day club events is alienating a huge portion of this community which has great interest in experiencing your facility both on the track as competitors and off the track as spectators. I'm both a racing fan and a 2-time SCCA National Champion racer. I was there all 3-days of the Formula 1 event. I was also looking forward to the possibility of one day racing on this same track. I know that there has been great anticipation from within the ranks of the SCCA membership of getting the chance to race at COTA, perhaps even someday to hold our National Championship event there. The amateur racing and enthusiast communities are a passionate group. You need us as spectators to make your facility financial viable. This decision to close your doors to us as competitors will likely mean you've lost us a spectators for your pro-events. Good luck and Bah! Humbug!
12-22-2012, 03:08 PM
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COTA press release...full of bull****.
Circuit of The Americas’ statement on track rental program
Circuit of The Americas™ today set the record straight on the venue’s track rental program and responded to questions raised in social media forums about the program’s future direction. “Circuit of The Americas currently offers a track rental program for organizations and clubs and private individuals that provides automotive enthusiasts with a world-class experience at the United States’ only purpose-built Formula 1™ facility,” Circuit spokesperson Julie Loignon said. “We have had inquiries and discussions with a number of organizations that are interested in renting our facility, and we’ve determined that we will not be able to work with all of them in the coming year. We have contacted organizations that did not have fully executed rental agreements to inform them of our decision. We regret not being able to assist them with a track rental in 2013 and hope there are other ways we can accommodate their interest in Circuit of The Americas in the future.”
Circuit of The Americas’ statement on track rental program
Circuit of The Americas™ today set the record straight on the venue’s track rental program and responded to questions raised in social media forums about the program’s future direction. “Circuit of The Americas currently offers a track rental program for organizations and clubs and private individuals that provides automotive enthusiasts with a world-class experience at the United States’ only purpose-built Formula 1™ facility,” Circuit spokesperson Julie Loignon said. “We have had inquiries and discussions with a number of organizations that are interested in renting our facility, and we’ve determined that we will not be able to work with all of them in the coming year. We have contacted organizations that did not have fully executed rental agreements to inform them of our decision. We regret not being able to assist them with a track rental in 2013 and hope there are other ways we can accommodate their interest in Circuit of The Americas in the future.”
12-22-2012, 03:45 PM
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12-22-2012, 04:06 PM
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FWIW - COTA has NOT cancelled the DMTD on March 13-14. You can still sign up for the DMTD event here: http://davidmurry.com/2013-eventsreg...f-the-americas
If, in the end, the event is cancelled, David Murry will refund 100% of your fee.
If, in the end, the event is cancelled, David Murry will refund 100% of your fee.
12-22-2012, 05:57 PM
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Does Bernie E. have any ownership in COTA?
