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Sure, the Formula 1 races at our own Austin track are spectacular, and, of course, currently COTA is the only US Grand Prix race venue.

But, for my money, if I had to choose, I’d opt for the Vintage GP races.  This year (2014) the Vintage GP race weekend is October 8-12.

What is so great about Vintage GP?

• An incredible variety of GP race cars dating from the ‘teens to the seventies
• Ticket prices are a fraction of Formula 1 costs
• Access to the pits is included in your ticket cost, so you get up close and personal with the cars
• Crowds are minimal, allowing fans to sit anywhere around the track

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For a second year Austin gets to claim its title as the undisputed capital of motor racing in the US.

The US Grand Prix race itself this year could only be described as anti-climatic.  Young driver Sebastian Vettel added another jewel to his already-won 2013 championship crown, by bringing home his eighth straight consecutive F1 victory this year, a record he shares only with legend Michael Schumacher.  And of course, with one more race left in the season (Brazil), there is more than a slim chance that Vettel will be able to claim the all-time record for consecutive wins!