Austin, Texas, June 19, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UPDATE: Circuit of The Americas today announced that it is quickly selling out of the best seats in the house for the 2013 FORMULA 1 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX and that the final 500 seats available in the Circuit's premium reserved seating areas--the Main Grandstand, Turn 1 and Turn 15--will go on sale, Friday, June 21, at 10 a.m. CDT. The 2013 Grand Prix is set for Nov. 15-17, and all tickets sold include tickets for three days--Friday's practice sessions, Saturday's practice and qualifying sessions and Sunday's races. The Circuit's three-day tickets allow great flexibility in that tickets can be used by one individual or divided among family, friends and business associates looking to entertain clients at the races.
Reserved seats in these premium areas are highly desirable because they provide expansive views of the $400 million venue in Austin, Texas, and allow spectators to catch the racing action from a variety of points around the 3.4-mile circuit. Reserved seats in the Main Grandstand, Turn 1 and Turn 15 range in price from $500 to $650. Once the last 500 reserved seats in these areas are gone, fans' only options to enjoy these impressive views will be to purchase personal seat licenses that include season tickets to Formula 1® events or to purchase Circuit of The Americas Experiences Ticket Packages through Quint Events, the Official Ticket, Hospitality and Travel Package Provider for the Circuit.
"We are thrilled with the response from race fans who have eagerly secured their reserved seats for the 2013 FORMULA 1 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX, and we encourage those who still want to enjoy the best seats and best views we offer to act quickly when our final 500 seats in these key areas go on sale this Friday," Circuit Chief Marketing and Revenue Officer Geoff Moore said. "Circuit of The Americas offers exceptional views of the on-track action at every turn. However, the particular vantage points in the Main Grandstand and Turns 1 and 15 seating sections make for a very special Formula 1 experience--as evidenced by the fans that will make those areas the first to sell out. Our inaugural Formula 1 event was just named the 2012 'Sports Event of the Year,' and now is the time to act if you want to purchase great seats for the 2013 edition."
Three-day tickets for the penultimate race of F1's 2013 season can be purchased online at www.circuitoftheamericas.com and via phone at 512.301.6600, Ext. 1. Patrons interested in Circuit of The Americas personal seat licenses with season tickets can call 512.301.6600, Ext. 1 to speak with a Circuit sales representative. The Circuit also offers a convenient booking portal for guests looking for affordable hotel rooms for the FORMULA 1 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX at http://www.circuitoftheamericas.com/bookaroom.
For individuals, groups and companies looking to experience the 2013 FORMULA 1 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX race weekend in a special way, Circuit of The Americas' Official program, Circuit of The Americas Experiences, is offering racing enthusiasts a turn-key, elevated race weekend experience. For more information on the Circuit of The Americas Experiences program visit, www.COTAExperiences.com or call 866.801.6975.
About Circuit of The Americas
Circuit of The Americas is a world-class destination for premium sports and entertainment. It is 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 is home to the FORMULA 1 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX while also hosting MotoGP™, V8 Supercars™, GRAND-AM Road Racing™, American Le Mans and the FIA World Endurance Championships. The Circuit of The Americas' master plan features a variety of permanent structures designed for business, education, entertainment and race use. Its signature element is a 3.4-mile circuit track. Other support buildings include the Austin360 Amphitheater, an expansive outdoor live music space; an iconic 251-foot, 25-story tower with observation deck; an events and conference center; a banquet hall; and a state-of-the-art medical facility. For more information and downloadable video, audio and photos, visit: www.CircuitofTheAmericas.com, www.Austin360Amphitheater.com or the Circuit's dedicated FTP site, media.circuitoftheamericas.com.
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