2017 FORMULA 1 USGP Adds 'Haas Hill' General Admission Ticket And Upgrade

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Sep 06, 2017, 11:44 ET

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 6, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Circuit of The Americas (COTA) announced today that, in conjunction with the American Haas F1 Team, a special "Haas Hill" ticket package is being offered to fans who want to show their support during the 2017 FORMULA 1 USGP race weekend Oct. 20-22 at COTA.

The Haas Hill experience provides three-day general admission to see the fastest racecars in the world practice, qualify, and compete in the only FORMULA 1 race in the United States and includes access to the Justin Timberlake concert on Oct. 21 and the Stevie Wonder concert on Oct. 22. Haas Hill is a 20-turn track located between turns 18-19 of the 3.426-mile (5.513-kilometer). Fans purchasing a ticket receive a Haas F1 Team scarf (voucher redeemed onsite at the Haas Hill tent), inclusion in a Haas F1 Team group photo, a chance to win a Haas F1 Team driver meet and greet, and weekend-long giveaways.

"Bringing people together is what the United States Grand Prix is all about. With the creation of this year's Haas Hill, we can unite to celebrate an American team on the global stage," said Bobby Epstein, chairman of COTA.

The team debuted just last year and in its inaugural season scored the most points of any new team in this millennium. They've scored even more points this year and are competing against teams with decades of experience.

For more information about COTA and all the events surrounding the 2017 FORMULA 1 USGP, please visit www.thecircuit.com.

ABOUT CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS
Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas, is the only purpose-built Grand Prix facility in the United States designed for all classes of racing. The 3.4-mile racetrack hosts the world's most prestigious sporting events, including FORMULA 1 United States Grand Prix, MotoGP Red Bull Grand Prix of The Americas, Lone Star Le Mans, Advance Auto Parts Sportscar Showdown, as well as world-renowned concerts, music festivals, and opportunities for track rentals. For more information and to download videos and photos, visit www.thecircuit.com.

ABOUT HAAS F1 TEAM
Haas F1 Team debuted in the FIA FORMULA 1 World Championship in 2016, becoming the first American FORMULA 1 team since 1986. Founded by industrialist Gene Haas, Haas F1 Team is based in the United States on the same Kannapolis, North Carolina, campus as his championship-winning NASCAR team, Stewart-Haas Racing.

SOURCE Circuit of The Americas