From press releaseMotorsports legend Mario Andretti, the 1978 Formula 1 World Champion, helps new circuit promote the return of Grand Prix racing to the United States in 2012.
Andretti will work with Circuit of Americas officials to promote awareness of F1 and the Circuit’s debut this fall as a premier sports and entertainment complex.
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| Bobby Esptein, Mario Andretti and Bruce Knox on Turn 1. (Photo: Circuit of the Americas) |
The Indy champion and Daytona 500 winner will make public appearances in the coming months to promote Circuit of The Americas and the inaugural 2012 F1 United States Grand Prix, November 16-18 at the Central Texas venue.
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| Mario Andretti. (Photo: Circuit of the Americas) |
A visit to Austin, Texas, just before the Canadian GP allowed Andretti to get a preview of what is to come in November. His visit to the Circuit included a tour of the track and facilities currently under construction.
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| View of the starting grid in front of the pits. (Photo: Circuit of the Americas) |
Paving is ongoing at Turns 1-9 and Turns 18-20. Significant progress has also been made on the pit building and main grandstand, as well as on the 5,500-square foot media center and state-of-the-art medical center.
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| View of the main grandstand. (Photo: Circuit of the Americas) |
