Formula One Race

[bonofaninaustin]

I have read articles in the past that some members of U2 have attended Formula one races. I even saw a story that said Bono was friends with the President of Formula One racing. Next weekend Formula One comes to Austin, where a race track, Circuit of the Americas, was built specifically for this race. What are your thoughts about the possibility that some of the band members might attend this race?

[skelter]

nah, not in Austin

[stigman]

larry has been to many grand prixs he is a good friend of eddie jordan former team owner and part time drummer!!

[Tumbling Dice]

I have read articles in the past that some members of U2 have attended Formula one races. I even saw a story that said Bono was friends with the President of Formula One racing. Next weekend Formula One comes to Austin, where a race track, Circuit of the Americas, was built specifically for this race. What are your thoughts about the possibility that some of the band members might attend this race?

Bono is 'friends' with lots and lots of people in high places.

[Joe90usa]

It's much more likely someone would attend the new race in NYC next year.

[skelter]

Bonofaninaustin, I'm thinking of taking a vacation to Austin in December to escape the cold of Ohio for a bit. What is Austin like for a visiting tourist? Are there sights to see? Is the public transport good, or at least decent? Are the roads easy to navigate (like, a grid pattern of intersecting streets. That's easy to navigate). Thanks for telling me about Austin

[bonofaninaustin]

Bonofaninaustin, I'm thinking of taking a vacation to Austin in December to escape the cold of Ohio for a bit. What is Austin like for a visiting tourist? Are there sights to see? Is the public transport good, or at least decent? Are the roads easy to navigate (like, a grid pattern of intersecting streets. That's easy to navigate). Thanks for telling me about Austin

Austin is a lot of fun but is notorious for it's terrible traffic. The streets are not really in a grid pattern because the state capital building is right smack downtown. If you we're going to just stay downtown, it is a very walkable city. There are several good museums, great music venues (Austin is the live music capital of the world), great restaurants, we have a hike and bike trail that runs along Lady Bird Lake. You can kayak, stand up paddle board, we have a natural spring pool that stays about 65 degrees all year long. There is only one light rail line right now and is only useful for those who live north of the city. If you like shopping, we have different areas of the city where you will find funky shops. There is also high end shopping, the best being at a place called The Domain which is north of the city. A favorite pastime of locals is to eat at the wide assortment of food trailers.Bat watching is also a big hit on the Congress street bridge. I feel the best time to come is when there is a festival going on. There is a Fan Fun Fest planned during the Formula one race this weekend. I don't know of any in December offhand but you could research it.

[A_Fly_On_The_Wall]

It's much more likely someone would attend the new race in NYC next year.

Even more likely if it wasn't postponed until 2014 

[Joe90usa]

It's much more likely someone would attend the new race in NYC next year.

Even more likely if it wasn't postponed until 2014 

lol. I guess I missed that when my attention was drawn to other things. Good thing I didn't make plans for that one yet.

[A_Fly_On_The_Wall]

It's much more likely someone would attend the new race in NYC next year.

Even more likely if it wasn't postponed until 2014 

lol. I guess I missed that when my attention was drawn to other things. Good thing I didn't make plans for that one yet.

Yeah I suppose so    The track looks great though. Can't wait to see the F1 cars fly past with the New York skyline in the background.

[Joe90usa]

It's much more likely someone would attend the new race in NYC next year.

Even more likely if it wasn't postponed until 2014 

lol. I guess I missed that when my attention was drawn to other things. Good thing I didn't make plans for that one yet.

Yeah I suppose so    The track looks great though. Can't wait to see the F1 cars fly past with the New York skyline in the background.

It gives me another year to try and deal with Hamilton driving for Mercedes. I still don't like that thought right now.

[A_Fly_On_The_Wall]

It's much more likely someone would attend the new race in NYC next year.

Even more likely if it wasn't postponed until 2014 

lol. I guess I missed that when my attention was drawn to other things. Good thing I didn't make plans for that one yet.

Yeah I suppose so    The track looks great though. Can't wait to see the F1 cars fly past with the New York skyline in the background.

It gives me another year to try and deal with Hamilton driving for Mercedes. I still don't like that thought right now.

He's gone there purely for the money. McLaren offered him more than what any driver is being payed currently and he turned that down. I think it shows what is most important for him at the moment. A good car and loads of money or a worse car and even more money. That second choice is what few people would choose I think, but he did.

[Tumbling Dice]

It's much more likely someone would attend the new race in NYC next year.

Even more likely if it wasn't postponed until 2014 

lol. I guess I missed that when my attention was drawn to other things. Good thing I didn't make plans for that one yet.

Yeah I suppose so    The track looks great though. Can't wait to see the F1 cars fly past with the New York skyline in the background.

It gives me another year to try and deal with Hamilton driving for Mercedes. I still don't like that thought right now.

He's gone there purely for the money. McLaren offered him more than what any driver is being payed currently and he turned that down. I think it shows what is most important for him at the moment. A good car and loads of money or a worse car and even more money. That second choice is what few people would choose I think, but he did.

Hamilton's track career hasn't lived up to expectations, so maybe now he's focusing on banking as much money as he can while he can.  He'll probably not win another drivers' championship again.

[skelter]

^Thanks, Bonofaninaustin! I heard Austin is the liberal enclave of Texas, so I gotta check out your city for sure

[Joe90usa]

Lewis!!!