Monday, October 12, 2015

Have you Weighed your 2015 USGP Transportation and Parking Options?

 In less than 10 days the 2015 United States Grand Prix will be upon us. Since November of 2012 parking entrepreneurs in the tiny town of Elroy Texas have capitalized on the influx of racing fans. All along FM 812 and Elroy road residents are converting front yards and driveways into low priced vehicle, RV parking and camping sites. 



Circuit of the Americas is offering several transportation options to and from the event. Let's take a look at some the most popular offers.
  • Downtown Shuttle Service - This year COTA is offering a couple of shuttle services from the Austin Convention Center
    • Standard Service - This option is $10 per day and must be purchased in advance by 10/18. The drop off location will be the shuttle lot on McAngus road. Be prepared to walk for 15+ minutes. This can be a bit of hike for those with limited mobility or elderly. There are usually freelance pedal powered Rickshaws (for cash hire) and ADA assistance available. 
    • Express Service - This option is $25 per day and can be purchased in advance or at the Convention Center each day of the event. This option will drop you off at the Grand Plaza entrance to COTA.
    • 3 Day Park and Ride - From a parking lot on FM 973 priced at $30 total for 3 days of parking. 
  • Onsite Parking at COTA


The Standard Service Shuttle will drop off passengers in the McAngus Road shuttle lot. It's the grey square in the top left corner of this map. Be prepared to walk. Other transportation options from this lot to the COTA entrance may be available.

Shuttle route from the Austin Convention Center to COTA


One of our favorite parking spots is located inside the L and M parking lots. It's a private property known as Haywood's Hill. This location is not only convenient to the turn 11 entrance but offers a spectacular view of a large portion of the racetrack. 



Haywood's Hill offers car parking, viewing, tailgating, camping and RV parking. It's truly Elroy's best kept secret. 









Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Did you see this COTA Sponsored Advertisement on Facebook?

The wife was browsing the Facebook news feed when she came across this Circuit of the Americas
 Sponsored Advertisement: 


Did you happened to see this in your Facebook news feed?

The advertisement content appears to be of poor taste by highlighting the death of 49 Formula drivers. It goes on to mention "Experience the Guts and Glory in Austin".

Since the advertisement is targeted, you will only see it in your news feed. It will disappear once your cache is cleared or the link is clicked on. If you click on the link it takes you here.


Saturday, August 31, 2013

Historic Lockhart Texas has rooms as low as $68 per night for F1 weekend #RacingTexas

RACING TEXAS DAY TRIP TO LOCKHART TEXAS


Texas Bar-B-Que, old town charm, antique stores and just 22 miles down the road from Circuit of the Americas

Lockhart Texas has lots to offer and fantastic hotel rates 

(some as low as $68 per night) 

and did I mention some of the best Bar-B-Q in the world?

Kreuz Market, Lockhart Texas

The Fire Box

Hot Links or Brisket by the pound

Black's BBQ, Lockhart Texas


Charming country home near downtown Lockhart



The County Courthouse


Here are some of the major hotels in small town Lockhart:


Best Western Lockhart Hotel and Suites
Best Western Lockhart Hotel and Suites
Rates from $249 2 Queen Beds Non Smoking
1811 S Colorado, US Highway 183
Lockhart, Texas, 78644-3946
Phone: 512/620-0300


Lockhart Inn, Lockhart Texas
Lockhart Inn
Rates from $200 2 Queen Beds
1207 South Colorado Street
Lockhart, TX 78644
Call: (512) 398 5201 - Toll Free: (512) 539 8870 - Fax: (512) 376 9859

Plum Creek Inn
Rooms from $68 - Manager Mr. Mukesh say's no rate hikes because of the Formula 1
Plum Creek Inn at Lockhart
2001 Highway 183 S
Lockhart, TX 78644-3951
Phone: (512) 398-4911 Fax: (512) 398-4175
Email: info@plumcreekinn.net

25 minutes from the USGP near Elroy Texas


If you get a good deal in Lockhart let us know by posting a comment here. See you at the races.

Vance Facundo for #RacingTexas