US Grand Prix promoter expects record crowd despite new F1 rules

July 31 : The U.S. Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, is set for a record crowd this year despite criticism of Formula One's new rules from some fans and drivers, according to circuit founder and race promoter Bobby Epstein. The race at the Circuit of the Americas is scheduled for October 25 as the 18th round of the championship.“It hasn't hurt our ticket sales this year,” Epstein told reporters when asked about the new engine era. “We're actually on pace for a record year. We are seeing massive demand and could easily break our prior year record."I think a lot of our fans are fans of our event as much as they are of the sport itself, so some of that (criticism) is probably anticipated noise that you have from a year where you have a major overhaul in the rules. "You're going to have that noise