AUSTIN, Texas (KXAN) - Circuit of The Americas announced Monday it has opened its ticketing process by launching a Select Seating Wait List for events at the track. The first 2012 Formula One Grand Prix at the new track being built east of Austin is set for Nov. 16-18.
The select seating wait list is the first of two ticketing stages designed to help fans purchase seats.
“We are receiving great interest in tickets every day from fans around the world,” said Geoff Moore, chief marketing and sales officer for COA. “In order to effectively manage the demand, we have created a two-stage ticketing process to help fans better understand the opportunities available. We want every fan to get the ticket that is right and affordable for them. In this first stage, we are showing off the incredible entertainment experience our main grandstand offers.”
Select seating wait list
In this stage of ticketing, obtaining a personal seat license is the first step. Beginning Monday and extending through Feb. 13 , fans may join the Select Seating Wait List to be first in line to purchase a personal seat license, which will go on sale March 1.
Personal seat licenses will range in price from $1,000 to $5,000 per seat, payable in two installments if desired, depending on proximity to the start/finish line and amenities.
A personal seat license entitles its holder to purchase tickets for all racing events at Circuit of The Americas for the next 15 years. The license also gives its holder a priority position to purchase tickets for entertainment events held at Circuit of The Americas for the duration of the license.
To be contacted about a personal seat license, fans can visit www.CircuitofTheAmericas.com , go to the Select Seating Wait List banner and register their contact information along with a $100 deposit.
Select seating at the Main Grandstand
Select seating is focused on the main grandstand, which has approximately 9,000 seats in 26 rows. Along with a perfect view of the start/finish line and pit area, the state-of-the-art main grandstand seating provides fans with a number of amenities and extras, including:
- Individual stadium seats
- In-seat food and beverage service
- Direct view of three giant video boards
- Nearby merchandise shopping in the F1 Fan area
- Priority on-site parking
Select Seating at trns 1, 15 and 16
The Turn 1 grandstand sits atop a 133-foot elevation and features the clearest sight lines for the track’s signature turn, along with a view of Downtown Austin. The topography associated with Turn 1 makes it one of the most exciting features of the race course, according to officials.
The area between Turns 15 and 16 is home to the track’s Stadium Section grandstands. These seats will see the most up-close racing action and are located near the Grand Plaza, which features the highest concentration of food, beverage and merchandise amenities.
Additional information regarding seating locations, availability and details regarding the rights and privileges available to personal seat license holders is available at www.CircuitofTheAmericas.com .
Individual ticketing starts in summer
Individual tickets will be the focus of the second stage of ticketing. Individual event tickets to the 2012 F1 U.S. Grand Prix will be offered for sale in early summer.
Fans interested in buying uncovered grandstand or general admission tickets to this event should register their contact information at www.CircuitofTheAmericas.com and sign up for the Circuit’s email newsletter. No deposit for individual ticket registration is required.
Ticket sales job fair
Legends Sales & Marketing is the company that will handle the Circuit of The Americas track to provide personal seat license and ticket sales services.
The company plans hire up to 20 new ticketing advisors to assist fans in their ticket selections and purchases. Interviewing has begun for candidates with experience in the Austin, San Antonio, Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth markets.
Legends Sales & Marketing has scheduled a job fair for Feb. 24-25 at InterContinental Hotel Stephen F. Austin, located at 701 Congress Ave . in Austin to accept resumes and conduct interviews for the most immediate openings. Legends Sales & Marketing plans to be fully staffed by March 1.
About Circuit of The Americas
Circuit of The Americas will be a world-class destination for performance, education and business. It will be the first purpose-built Grand Prix facility in the United States designed for any and all classes of racing, from motor power to human power, and be the U.S. home to both the F1 Grand Prix and V8 Supercar World Championships.
The Circuit of The Americas’ master plan features a variety of permanent structures designed for business, education, entertainment and race use.
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