Prepare to Qualify: Formula One fans from around the country and world will be making their way to Austin this week. YNN's Russell Wilde shows us what's being done to prepare for the influx of visitors.
11/12/2012 11:42 AM
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Officials from all levels of government are trying to ensuring Formula One's United States Grand Prix is successful when it comes to public safety. YNN's Russell Wilde shows us how preparations normally reserved for natural disasters are being applied to the upcoming race.
11/07/2012 04:49 PM
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The Prepare to Qualify: The U.S. Grand Prix is just a few weeks away, but YNN’s Sports Team is still learning the ins-and-outs of F1 racing. To get a better idea, they hit a go-kart track to train like the pros.
11/05/2012 11:46 AM
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Prepare to Qualify: Austin is just a few weeks away from hosting the U.S. Grand Prix. As YNN's Sebastian Robertson discovered, race teams spend millions to make their cars not only the fastest in the world, but some of the safest vehicles to ever hit the track.
10/29/2012 10:23 AM
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Prepare to Qualify: Austin is just a few weeks from hosting one of the biggest events the state has ever seen. The U.S. Grand Prix is a three-day race that will stretch the resources of the city and county. YNN's Sebastian Robertson has more about how area leaders are planning for the race.
10/22/2012 04:46 PM
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Prepare to Qualify: November's Formula 1 race is expected to flood Austin's streets with traffic, but city officials say one thing can help you avoid the mess: preparation. Our Jeff Stensland spoke with a city traffic planner and received advice to keep out of the gridlock.
10/22/2012 02:24 PM
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Prepare to Qualify: Cars worth upwards of $1 million require some of the top mechanics in the world to keep them in the best shape. YNN's Jeff Stensland talks with a local mechanic about his experience with the Ferrari team.
10/15/2012 01:06 PM
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Prepare to Qualify: Écurie25 is an international car sharing club which allows customers to rent high-end sports cars. YNN's Jeff Stensland found some Central Texans willing to spend the cash to ride like a F1 driver, at least for a few days a year.
Updated 10/09/2012 02:22 PM
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Prepare to Qualify: The U.S. Grand Prix will be racing through Central Texas in November. As the region prepares to qualify, YNN's Jeff Stensland shows us what it takes to be a Formula One driver and explains a few unique features of the car itself.
Updated 09/25/2012 03:54 PM
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Prepare to Qualify: Cars may be speeding around the race track in Southeast Travis County, but it could also gridlock in Downtown Austin. The City of Austin plans to shut down seven blocks of Congress Avenue due to two festivals on race weekend.
09/17/2012 11:52 AM
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Prepare to Qualify: Central Texas businesses are brushing up on their international etiquette just in time for this fall's United States Grand Prix. YNN's Jeff Stensland takes a look at how restaurants are refining their appeal, while maintaining Texas charm.
09/10/2012 12:22 PM
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Prepare to Qualify: As Austin prepares to Qualify for its first Formula One race, we're taking a weekly look at what fans can expect come race weekend. YNN's Jeff Stensland takes us to some Austin icons that out-of-towners often seek.
09/03/2012 01:01 PM
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Prepare to Qualify: As we get closer to the U.S. Grand Prix, hotels are filling up and available rooms are at a premium. YNN's Russell Wilde shows us where people stayed during the British Grand Prix and how it compares with what race fans will find in Austin.
07/26/2012 11:11 AM
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Prepare to Qualify: In four months Austin's first U.S. Grand Prix will be in the history books. Plans are already in the works for additional races and other events at the track in southeast Travis County. City planners also say they’re excited about the future.
07/25/2012 12:16 PM
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Prepare to Qualify: Like any major event, the U.S. Grand Prix will provide entrepreneurs with a chance to cash in on the crowds. YNN's Russell Wilde went to England to show how it’s done there and what it might look like when the big race comes to Austin.
07/24/2012 10:16 AM
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Prepare to Qualify: State-of-the-art racing is just one draw of Formula 1's Grand Prix races. In England, events outside of the race itself drew other crowds, something that the officials with the Circuit of the Americas hope to build up over time.
07/22/2012 01:40 PM
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