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  • Fans carried their colors proudly. This fan is cheering for Mexican F1 driverSergio Perez.
    Photo by Kevin Benz
  • The circuit is large but easily walkable.
    Photo by Kevin Benz
  • Lines for merchandise were long.
    Photo by Kevin Benz
  • The team merchandise stores are all around the track.
    Photo by Kevin Benz
  • In front of the main grandstand.
    Photo by Kevin Benz
  • The COTA cactus garden.
    Photo by Kevin Benz
  • Photo by Kevin Benz
  • Several food trailers serve in the food courts.
    Photo by Kevin Benz

  • Inaugural USGP Champion Lewis Hamilton in a brand new Stetson, sprays champagneas is tradition in Formula 1.
  • 117,000 attended the race Sunday.
    Photo by Keith Rizzo
  • Vettel led early in the race with Hamilton giving chase. Hamilton eventuallycaught Vettel to win.
    Photo by Keith Rizzo
  • On the podium from left: Sebastian Vettel, Mario Andretti, Lewis Hamilton andFernando Alonso.
    Photo by Keith Rizzo

  • Circuit of the Americas under construction
    Photo by Kevin McCauley
  • Susan Combs, Bernie Ecclestone, and Tavo Hellmund

  • Circuit of the Americas under construction
    Photo by Kevin McCauley
  • Susan Combs, Bernie Ecclestone, and Tavo Hellmund

  • Construction at Circuit of the Americas
    Photo by Kevin McCauley
  • Tavo Hellmund (seated at right) adressing the media.
    Photo by Kevin Benz
  • Bernie Ecclestone
  • Pit stop

  • Tickets go on sale June 10
  • Map of the track.
  • Aerial rendering of The Circuit of the Americas track.

  • The view from the grandstand straight away looking up the hill to a hairpin turn1.
    Photo by Kevin Benz
  • Construction cranes working on the pit buildings and media center. A flag markseach turn on the race track.
    Photo by Kevin Benz
  • Walls go up on the 15,000 square foot media center.
    Photo by Kevin Benz
  • Photo by Kevin Benz
  • Inside the construction office. Bobby Epstein is on the left with his back tothe camera.
    Photo by Kevin Benz
  • Photo by Kevin Benz
  • Kevin Benz and Bobby Epstein
    Photo by Kevin Benz
  • Photo by Kevin Benz

Bernie, we have a problem.

Austin City Council slams the brakes on Formula One plan

  • Construction at Circuit of the Americas
    Photo by Kevin McCauley
  • Tavo Hellmund (seated at right) adressing the media.
    Photo by Kevin Benz
  • Bernie Ecclestone
  • Pit stop

  • Turn 20 at Circuit of the Americas
    Photo by Kevin McCauley
  • Bernie Ecclestone
  • Rendering of the Circuit of the Americas Grandstand
    Photo by Circuit of the Americas

  • Circuit of the Americas under construction
    Photo by Kevin McCauley
  • Susan Combs, Bernie Ecclestone, and Tavo Hellmund

  • Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone.
  • Photo by Kevin McCauley

  • Susan Combs, Texas State Comptroller, Hermann Tilke and Tavo Hellmund
  • Bernie Ecclestone, Suzanne Combs, and Tavo Hellmund at the British Grand PrixJune, 2011

  • Susan Combs, Texas State Comptroller, Hermann Tilke and Tavo Hellmund
  • Bernie Ecclestone, Suzanne Combs, and Tavo Hellmund at the British Grand PrixJune, 2011

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