Acronis Racing Week is back at the United States Grand Prix! This year we’re continuing the tradition of providing an exciting program to our partners and customers, filled with great events and networking opportunities — in partnersihip with our friends in Formula 1.
Partner Welcome Dinner
Friday, October 19, 2018, from 6-9pm
III Forks Downtown Austin
Address: 111 Lavaca St, Austin, TX 78701
Number: (512) 474-1776
Web: https://www.3forks.com/austin/
Event details:
Let’s kick off the US Grand Prix in style! Acronis executives and the talented Acronis Formula 1 event team welcome you to Austin during this networking Partner Welcome Dinner.
Join us to meet with other attendees for the racing weekend, have a drink (or two) while you feast on a uniquely curated menu of the finest items Austin has to offer. This includes Cactus, of course! Never had cactus before? We’d welcome the opportunity to provide you with this once-in-a-lifetime experience!
We know our guests are traveling from near and far, so please RSVP by sending an email to [email protected] if you are able to attend this dinner.
Acronis Business Breakfast
Sunday, October 21, 2018, from 9-10am
Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capital
Address: 701 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78701
Event details:
2018 has been an amazing year for Acronis. We are celebrating our 15 year anniversary! Please join us as we share everything we’ve been doing so far this year, and all the amazing things we have planned. This isn’t just a product sales pitch – we will focus on our various commitments and all the accomplishments we are doing with the help of our partners and customers.
Spouses and guests of our partners and customers are more than welcome to join! The content will be relevant enough that you won’t get completely bored. We promise!
At 10am sharp, we’ll board the bus and head to the track to ensure we are there in time for the final race!
Media Event
Thursday, October 18, 2o18, from 6-9pm
Truluck’s Seafood Downtown Austin
Address: 400 Colorado Street, Austin, TX 78701
Downtown at 4th and Colorado
Number: (512) 482-9000
Web: trulucks.com
Event details:
Please join Acronis and a special guest from Williams Martini Racing for this intimate, yet rowdy, evening to learn about how important statistics and data is in Formula 1.
In addition to the lively discussion, attendees will learn how to dance like an authentic cowboy and watch our two speakers duel for the fastest hands in the Midwest!
We will provide amazing libations with a special culinary experience with freshest ingredients! It’s certainly an event not to be missed!
Business, Technology and motorsport media are the main audience for this event.
Our partners and guests from the weekend are very welcome to join in the festivities.
Please RSVP by sending an email to [email protected] if you are planning to attend this event.
Circuit of the Americas
Race Details
The US Grand Prix takes place at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) track, which is about 30 miles from the heart of Downtown Austin. Acronis has arranged transportation to and from the racetrack Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Our bus will provide our guests with necessary transport throughout the weekend – this includes airport runs on Sunday after the race. Your Formula 1 hosts will help ensure you don’t need to use Uber or Taxis during the weekend, but in the off-chance you do, here are additional transportation details for COTA.
Ride share and Taxis drop off and pick up from McANGUS Road (see the map below). Note this is about a mile walk from the race track. For reference, our seats are at Turn 1 and 15 and the main entrance is near Lot A.
Timing of practice and qualifying races
Official schedule
http://www.circuitoftheamericas.com/f1/schedule
Friday, October 19, 2018
10am
Practice 1
2pm
Practice 2
Saturday, October 20, 2018
1pm
Practice 3
4pm
Qualifying
Sunday, October 21, 2018
Concerts
The US Grand Prix offers fans a unique musical experience following qualifying and the race with two concerts from the biggest names in entertainment.
On Saturday, Oct 20, 2018, Bruno Mars will perform at 8pm
Acronis guests have the option of going back to the city via our bus following qualifying on Saturday or staying for the concert. No matter your choice, we will provide transportation. Note your F1 ticket provides you access to the concert, which takes place in the middle of the race track
On Sunday, Oct 21, 2018, Brittney Spears will perform at 6pm
We know there are some guests traveling home following the US Grand Prix. Our bus will make an airport run right after the race for those guests needing to head out and then will drop off at our hotel for those not wanting to stay for Brittney Spears. For those guests that stay, the bus will take us back following the concert.
Things to do in Austin
Austin is the capital of Texas and is known for live music and BBQ. There are plenty of things to do besides Formula 1 while you’re in town.
+ Check out 6th street – where nearly every bar has live music
+ For another side of Austin’s nightlife, check out Rainey Street – the cottages turned restaurants & bars are very unique
+ Visit the various Food Truck Parks – Austin is second in the US for Food Trucks per capita and it’s a great way to explore the various cuisine in a one-stop-shop
Accommodation
The Sheraton Austin at the Capital is the hub for the weekend’s activities. A majority of the guests are staying here and this is where the bus will pick up and drop off. The hotel does have on-site parking for those local attendees. If you are staying elsewhere, please be sure to meet up with the group at the Sheraton for bus pick up. If you have any questions, contact your Formula 1 host.
Where: Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capital
Address: 701 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78701
Web: https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/auscs-sheraton-austin-hotel-at-the-capitol/