The Formula One U.S. Grand Prix is invading Austin on October 20 through 22, bringing hoards of race fans from across the world to Circuit of the Americas (built in 2012 specifically for F1). More than 260,000 people attended last year's race and concert, and with Justin Timberlake and Stevie Wonder headlining this year (Saturday and Sunday, respectively), attendance is bound to go up. And yes, while some people are just going to see JT work his magic on the crowd, there are plenty of people who are mesmerized by one of the sport's biggest races. Need a little convincing? Here are some incredible stats behind the cars, race track and records at Formula One.
195.11 mph
The maximum speed reached on the circuit by an F1 car
220 lbs
The limit of fuel per car during each race
3.427 mi
The length of Circuit of the Americas
1.92 sec
The fastest recorded time at a pit stop in F1 history
1,547 lbs
The minimum required weight of a F1 car
100,000 mi
The miles an F1 team endures each year between races and test sessions
20
The number of turns at Circuit of the Americas
135,000+
The number of beers sold at the average USGP race weekend (plus 12,000 cheeseburgers!)
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