United States Grand Prix – Event Guide For Those Going to Circuit of the Americas

Austin’s modern circuit, also known as Circuit of the Americas, is 5,513 km long. One of the biggest challenges on the circuit is the 1st sector, with a terrible sequence of 5 “S” curves in a terrain that offers little visibility to the driver.

The edition of the United States Grand Prix 2022 is scheduled for October 23; It will be the third consecutive year of the competition after the absence of two seasons (2020 and 2021) due to the coronavirus pandemic. The driver championship is something to look forward to. Some also take advantage of the moment to place bets online. If you plan to do so, check out a F1 Championship betting guide created with expertise from OLBG.

The Circuit of the Americas is the sixth American racetrack to host F1; before, the series has passed through Sebring, Riverside, Watkins Glen, Phoenix, and the mixed track of Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The Texas track, based in the city of Austin, has seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton as its biggest winner, with five triumphs (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017).

“I want to thank the promoter for his continued dedication and enthusiasm for Formula 1. Austin is a great city, and the track is a favorite of all drivers, and we can’t wait to return in October for more action and entertainment.” – F1 CEO.

Besides Watching The F1 Race, What Can You Do:

In addition to watching the races, it’s a great idea to enjoy all that Austin, this wonderful Texan city, has to offer.

6th Street in Austin

6th Street is the heart of Austin. This is where the main bars and nightclubs with live music are located. From 10 pm to 2 am, especially on weekends, many people jump from one address to another in search of socializing.

The street is divided into West 6th Street, and East 6th Street as the I-35 highway bisects it. The west side is the most coveted. From Friday to Sunday, the section between Neches St and Brazos St is closed to cars. Thus, the crowd can move around at will, listening to the excessively loud sound emanating from the bars.

A little further on, between St. Antonio St and West Ave, there are slightly more sophisticated options, with various styles of music, from country to rock.

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Where To Eat?

In between watching the F1 races you’ll probably get hungry! 

Despite all the restaurants listed throughout this article, there is one that ranks among Austin’s top attractions. This is Franklin Barbecue, considered by many as the owner of the best barbecue in the south of the USA.

Proof that Austin is the antithesis of Texas and most of the US is that there is another street full of bars there, where the night is always busy. This is Rainey St, where there are a lot of bands that perform live and also restaurants with famous chefs, such as Emmer & Rye.

Other houses that are worth a visit there are Javelina, calmer and. Those looking for excitement can run to the Container Bar.

Regardless of political ideologies, the Texas Capitol, also on Congress Ave, in its northern extension, deserves to be included in the itinerary of what to do in Austin. Mainly because the visit is free.

After a review, it is possible to walk through the hall and observe the dome of the building from the inside. You can also see some rooms, such as the treasury, and state chambers, where there are works of art.

Bats Are Seen From Congress Ave Bridge

The trendy Congress Ave and the northern part of the avenue, where the Texas Capitol is located, are connected by the Congress Ave Bridge, a bridge built over the Colorado River. The big attraction there, as mentioned before, is watching the bats fly in the late afternoon.

It gets more memorable in the warmer months of the year, as the females give birth, and you can see up to 1.5 million flying mammals parading through the air. The number drops by half in colder periods, but it is still impressive.

Barton Springs Pool

Barton Springs Pool is one of the most fun areas in Zilker Park, one of Austin’s green lungs. It is a public pool of natural water that works as a kind of beach in the capital of Texas.

In the warmer months of the year, the venue, which is chargeable for admission (about US$10 per person), is packed. The ticket is valid for the whole day and allows you to enter the water (be prepared, because it is always cold), sunbathe on the lawns, enjoy the shade of the trees and, above all, see and be seen.

Topless is allowed there. There is no food and drink sales inside, but you can take them from the street. Alcoholic beverages, on the other hand, are prohibited.