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Turn 1 at Circuit of the Americas.
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Formula 1 race cars work the circuit in practice sessions one and two.
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Five helcopter pads stayed busy all day shutling the well-to-do who prefer not to wait in line.
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The Velocity club was full of grandstand fans by 11:00 a.m. Friday morning.
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Guests can watch the race at the the Velocity club on big screen TV monitors.
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The view from the main grandstand suites.
Photo by Kevin Benz
Courtesy of Circuit of the Americas