Austin reveals track for 2012 F1 race

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#1 Racky_rules
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Austin reveals track for 2012 F1 race

The circuit design for the 2012 United States Grand Prix has been revealed.

Designed by Hermann Tilke, the track incorporates sections similar to those at Silverstone, Istanbul and the Hockenheimring. It appears to be an anti-clockwise configuration.

The plans, revealed by the Austin American Statesman, shows a layout which does not seem to have strayed far from the Tilke convention of having designated 'overtaking' section with long straights and tight hairpins.

The first sequence of fast bends - modelled on Becketts at Silverstone - looks like an exciting sequence of corners.

Later on in the lap the drivers come across a corner similar in ****to the famous Turn 8 at Istanbul - only turning right instead of left.

A large viewing area on the inside of the corner promises views of much of the track.

SOURCE: F1-fanatic

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#2 kipi19
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Hmmm, I don't like sector 3, but apart from that, it looks quite nice, and if there is lots of elevation change, this could be an awesome circuit
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Overall looks pretty good. Lots of elevation change which is cool. Look forward to seeing it in action :D
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Here is a computer model of the purposed circuit:

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#5 XSamFisherX
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Okay, that could be cool if it is as dramatic as it looks into turn one. A1-Ring perhaps; loved that turn one. Like the Turn 8 nod and the Maggots and Beckets bits. I like that the long straight is not a ruler. Was hoping that the switchback things would have major elevation change. Will reserve final judgement until 2012.