The Birth of Formula One – Austin

Some welcome the new offspring, and some don't, but the high-speed newcomer is at the starting gate

"...their city would be hosting the first United States Formula One Grand Prix in half a decade. Frankly, most..."

Nov. 16, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Formula One: Last Gasp

"...Manager, Before the city of Austin proceeds with the Formula One plan, will there be a study conducted to..."

May 26, 2010 Postmarks

All Rolled Up in Formula One

F1 backers receive a key vote from City Council

"...Austin's Formula One project has passed its first big planning vote,..."

Nov. 26, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Formula One Moves on to Step Two

Formula One reveals location, money man

"...Full Throttle Productions formally announced that the new dedicated Formula One track will be built in Southeast Austin and..."

July 30, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Formula One on the Brink?

Work stopped while F1 factions feud

"...Austin's inaugural Formula One race – officially scheduled to take place next..."

Nov. 18, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

When Angry, Count to Formula One

Council approves water service for residential property that could become site for F1

"...Formula One raced into City Council chambers in an unexpected..."

Aug. 13, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Public Notice: Maybe It's Time for Formula Two

Might Bobby Epstein and COTA be starting an F1 reform movement?

"...Paul Weaver, in town from England to cover the Formula One U.S. Grand Prix. His lead-off piece Monday, "U.S...."

Oct. 31, 2014 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Formula Farrera

Formula One cranks up sustainability engine

"...Can a Formula One race ever be truly green? For sustainable building..."

Jan. 13, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Wynning Formula?

Freshman council member Will Wynn allies himself with Watson's majority faction.

"...believing he knew how to build a better city, one his children wouldn't flee when they graduated high school...."

Sept. 29, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Suttle as a Kick in the Head

Formula One development deal well worth more scrutiny

"...because Richard Suttle is loose in the henhouse again. Everyone's favorite developers' attorney is at City Council today (Nov...."

Nov. 19, 2010 Feature by Nick Barbaro

How Do You Formulate a Grand Prix?

The race to nail down an F1 deal involves multiple entities

"...Five months ago, Austinites heard the surprising announcement that Formula One motor racing is coming to town. With the..."

Nov. 19, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Grackle Eaten Here

There's a bitter taste accompanying any Formula One deal – good or bad

"...(see "Point Austin: Race-Off," May 6) about Austin's pending Formula One deal – essentially, that as I understood it,..."

June 17, 2011 News Column by Michael King

Austin at Very High Speed

The who, what, where, when, and why of Formula One racing

"...The sound of a Formula One car is like hornets – if the hornets..."

July 9, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

TDH: 6/21/11

F1, pedicabs, Fun Fun Fun Fest & Willie close out council

"...139 item agenda for this week's meeting, the final one with Randi Shade on the dais, contains action on..."

June 21, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

High-Speed Facts

FAQs about the sport

"...What is Formula One? Is it like NASCAR? Nope. Unlike the favorite..."

July 9, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Coulthard Revs Up Austin

Red Bull Racing icon brings the roar of F1 to the Capitol

"...may have heard the distinctive buzzing roar of a Formula One engine. That was the sound of Red Bull..."

Aug. 20, 2011 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Hellmund Speaks

F1 project boss talks tracks and team orders

"...the location (Elroy) of the new US Grand Prix Formula One track. You can read more in this week's..."

July 31, 2010 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: The Sporting Scene

It's just a Hail Mary pass from Memorial Stadium to Formula One

"...schools their own networks – All-Longhorn or All-Aggie or All-Sooner, all the time. According to this week's mostly unsourced..."

June 18, 2010 News Column by Michael King

TDH: 6/22/11

F1 lawsuit against Comptroller Combs to cause pile-up at council?

"...If the road to council approval of Formula One wasn't bumpy enough already, this pothole has bust..."

June 22, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

The Daily Hustle: 11/19/10

Waterlogged meeting for council

"...It was one soggy session in Council Chambers yesterday, with major votes..."

Nov. 19, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Decisions, Decisions

Voters ponder council election; council ponders F1

"...election this Saturday and a possible decision on a Formula One agreement next Thursday...."

June 17, 2011 News Feature by Nick Barbaro

F1 Bets on Red (Updated)

Full Throttle Productions announces Red McCombs as financial backer

"...A lot of people have been wondering who the money man behind Austin's Formula One project is. At a..."

July 27, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...reports came out last week, showing most of the money going to incumbents, Mayor Lee Leffingwell swamping everyone with..."

April 20, 2012 News Feature

Visa Council Debate Begins

City Council sets public hearing for incentives package

"...held its first formal consideration of the proposed economic development grant of $1.56 million for Visa Inc.'s "Global IT..."

Nov. 28, 2012 News Post by Michael King

F1 Event, Vendor Permit Deadlines Close, City Warns

With race four weeks away, city updates on road closures

"...If you're planning to extend your business around Formula One weekend, you better hurry: The city of Austin..."

Oct. 19, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

TDH: 6/24/11

Formula One returns to a reshaped dais

"...Following hours of impassioned testimony, lawyerly parsing from the dais, and more “discomfort”..."

June 24, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Watson Versus Major Events

Austin Senator switches F1 funding position in tight budget

"...night Sen. Kirk Watson, the Austin Democrat that got Formula One added to the list of events eligible for..."

May 26, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

TDH: 6/28/11

Controversy building around incentives to hotel developer

"...Formula One is receiving the lion's share of attention at..."

June 28, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

'Completing Communities'

A conversation with Kathie Tovo

"...Kathie Tovo: Educational impact statements – that will be one tool to measure how development is going to impact..."

June 3, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Greenbacks for Green Space

City moves to make development pay more for parks

"...growth mode, Austin values its natural places. As infill development heats up and the central city densifies, neighborhood parks..."

May 4, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

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