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[tim wood]

Hi guys! First-time poster here. I saw the other thread re: Circuit of the Americas, but I think this topic deserves its own place. I especially enjoyed the tornado talk toward the end. No, Massachusetts is definitely NOT in tornado alley. Like what I see of this forum. I'll definitely be back. Thanks everyone, & have a great day!

So, on to why I'm here today...

OK everyone…Now is the time to let the Austin City Council know about your plans to support racing at the Circuit of The Americas!

This week, the Austin City Council will begin the process of deciding if Austin will be the host community for the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix race. The Council will have a staff briefing at the Tuesday morning work session followed by a Thursday morning discussion and public comment period about the project.

Opponents to Formula 1 in Austin will certainly voice their opinions against the project. That’s why we need you to voice your support for the project to the Austin City Council starting today and throughout the week. The council email addresses are below:

Lee.Leffingwell Chris.Riley Mike.Martinez Randi.Shade Laura.Morrison Bill.Spelman Sheryl.Cole all of the previous names are with a @ci.austin.tx.us domain email address.

EDITED WB;

***The main goal is for the Council to see how much support there is for the project, whether you live across Austin, across America, or across the world.***

You can also pass the City Council email addresses on to others you know who support the facility. Post on racing message boards, etc. Also be sure to mention where you're traveling from. It doesn't hurt to say how many people you're bringing, how many nights you might stay, and how much money your group will likely spend.

Construction on the Circuit of the Americas facility is progressing as planned. The facility is a several hundred million dollar project that is 100 percent privately financed. It is creating more than 1,000 construction-related jobs right now. In addition to the jobs already created, this project is attracting businesses to the area in a variety of sectors. It is also creating substantial job-training opportunities for several area schools and universities. The race will generate an estimated $300 million per-year economic impact on the local economy for 10 years.

Now, we need your help to get it over the finish line.

We also have a second request of the Circuit's supporters in Austin. If you are able to, please stop by City Hall this week to sign up in favor of item #9, which is the Council item to discuss the city’s participation in the project. City Hall is located at 301 West 2nd Street. You can also choose to speak in favor on Thursday if you would like to do so.

Please, take the time to show your support for the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix project.

Thanks!

Tim Wood

Facebook/Friends of Formula 1 Austin Texas

[What's Burning?]

Hey Tim, welcome aboard. I think those council members would not like their email address directly on the post, so I've done something that hopefully spare them some SPAM while not making it difficult for our members to send them an email voicing support.

Thanks for the post, I've already done just that myself!

[tim wood]

Hey Tim, welcome aboard. I think those council members would not like their email address directly on the post, so I've done something that hopefully spare them some SPAM while not making it difficult for our members to send them an email voicing support.

Thanks for the post, I've already done just that myself!

Thanks for the edit. I appreciate the help!

[The_Stig_Money]

Welcome,

Just made plans to go to Austin on Thursday and support the cause, while I'm in Austin I might as well drink on 6th street

If any body else will be in Austin tomorrow and wants to talk f1 and have a beer

[tim wood]

Welcome,

Just made plans to go to Austin on Thursday and support the cause, while I'm in Austin I might as well drink on 6th street

If any body else will be in Austin tomorrow and wants to talk f1 and have a beer

PLEASE do, and get as many supporters as you can to come with you or email their support to the council!! If you can find me, I'll buy you a beer at lunch!!



*****Listen everyone, I have to make another plea for your support. I can't stress this enough. It's a critical time for Circuit of the Americas...hate to sound corny, but this is the truth. This project needs us right now more than ever, whether you're in Austin or elsewhere.

For you Austin guys, this is a call to all of you who support the facility and all it's going to bring here. it's absolutely critical that we get as many supporters as humanly possible and FLOOD the City Council Chambers so that there's no doubt whatsoever to any observer that there's PLENTY of support for this facility. Come to the session, and bring your wives, your kids, your friends, your boss, coworkers, whoever, just get as many people there as possible and be sure to sign up on the computers out in the lobby indicating your support. You can also sign up to speak if you like.

For those of you outside Austin, we need emails of support, as many as humanly possible, to the addresses I gave above. Title them something like "Support F1 in Austin". Tell them where you're coming from, how many others are coming with you, how long you're staying here, what you plan to do, and how much you plan to spend. Tell 'em your whole life story if you like...just send that email indicating your support in the title. Get your wives and GFs...or BFs, or whatever (NTTAWWT) to write emails too. Get your older kids to write them...and your friends too.

If you want to help make a difference and feel like you're helping with this project, this may be the best chance you'll ever get. Pass this on to everyone you can. Let's show the naysayers that their dis- and misinformation isn't going to stop this thing.

The meeting is scheduled for 10am at Austin City Hall in Council Chambers...301 W. 2nd. Council Chambers are immediately on your left as you come in through the south entrance.

Thanks sooo much.

See you there.

Tim

[texasmr2]

I have supported it from the get go and did that email thingamajig months back and I will be the race.

[LifeW12]

So this is money for the sanctioning fees for the event?