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CLOSE TO ALL THE ACTION compiled by kr isten o'br ien photography by US Star EvEntS (paddock clUb); coUrtESy of ambEr loUngE clUb (madE in monaco); coUrtESy of circUit of thE amEricaS (dial). oppoSitE pagE: photography by kEvin mazUr/gEtty imagES for thrEE lionS EntErtainmEnt (dUran dUran); chElSEa laUrEn/WirEimagE (JEtt) 01 03 the man to know JASON DIAL THE PArTy TrACk Feel like a winner at these fêtes, where the stars, Champagne, and music are abundant. Amber Lounge The original "Made in Monaco" party thrown at F1 race locations around the globe, Amber Lounge (above) is the best-known and longest-running F1 afterparty, a glorious whirl of fashion, fine dining, and celebrities. Stars seen last year in Austin included Alex Pettyfer, Adrian Grenier, Matt LeBlanc, and Gerard Butler. Hot tip: Sunday night (November 2) is the big blowout as drivers, team principals, sponsors, and other heavy-hitters finally get to let off some steam. November 1 and 2, 10:30 pm–4 am. La Zona Rosa, 612 W. 4th St., 512-263-4146; for tickets and pricing: (+377) 97-77-16-34, austin@ amber-lounge.com; amber-lounge.com bLu At the W The locally owned party now in its third year is showing the world what "Austin- meets-F1" is all about. Located on the second floor of the W Austin hotel, the scene is packed with locals as well as the international set. This year includes a carnival and Full Tilt Fashion Show. Past celebrants are Chef Gordon Ramsay, Carlos Slim, Alexander Rossi, and Enrique Iglesias. October 31 and November 1, 8 pm–4 am. W Austin, 200 Lavaca St.; for tickets and pricing: 512-895-9533, ginger @formulavipevents.com; bluatthew.com my yAcht cLub The Monaco-style nightclub, hosted in Monte Carlo annually on a $30 million yacht, is produced at Ballet Austin by British twin brother-and-sister team Nicholas and Annabelle Frankl, founders of My Yacht Group. This year Ballet Austin will receive benefits in support of its Night of Community Program, and international DJ Alex Karlsson will return. Ballet Austin Executive Director Cookie Ruiz—a racing enthusiast herself—welcomes MYC revelers like Rick Yune, John Paul and Eloise DeJoria, Nichole Galicia, Nico Hülkenberg, Vitaly Petrov, and Jared Padalecki through Ballet Austin's doors. October 31 and November 1, 10 pm–4 am. Ballet Austin, 501 W. Third St.; for tickets and pricing: 858-848-9125, info@ myyachtclub.com; myyachtclub.com FerrAri Fête At this party on the DL, the address remains a mystery and guests receive word only a few days before. Past parties included one held at a ranch outside of Austin, with dinner prepared by top chefs such as David Bull of Congress, cigar-rolling stations, and surprise guests such as Steve Martin, who was flown in for the night. other contenders Seasoned F1 partiers also know to look out for details on the British Consulate General's Great British Garden Party; the Infiniti Red Bull Party; the Sunday night Porsche party; Blu at Acquavilla, held at a private residence on Lake Travis; and an annual hidden pop-up party (by invitation only; e-mail events@mineralsociety.com for information). 02 The CEO of Circuit of the Americas lives for this time of year. You'll find him talking to visitors from all over the world to hear their stories and discover why they chose to come to Formula One here. And he won't just be near the track; his race week agenda includes dinner parties, Fan Fest, and, of course, the Duran Duran concert at ACL Live. Dial, who once had dreams of being an NFL linebacker, revealed some F1 insights we all can use. What is your favorite view of the race? Jason dial: "We have so many great views, it is hard to pick just one, so my three favorites are: 1. Turn 1: It's iconic as it elevates 133 feet. Fans see the cars racing down the front stretch with immense anticipation to see if the drivers successfully maneuver that techni- cally challenging turn before racing downhill into the esses. From Turn 1, they can also see other areas of the track, which provide nonstop action. 2. Turn 15: Drivers reach top speeds after Turn 11 on the long back- stretch coming into another incredibly challenging tight Turn 12, along with multiple turns through Turn 15—all right in front of the fans. There is breathtaking action in this part of the circuit. T H E U L T I M A T E G U I D E T O F 1 The Paddock Club at COTA is F1's primary hospitality offering and where one rubs shoulders with the racing elite and dignitaries from around the world. F1 takes over the entire area above the pit lane and team garages and turns it into an ultra-high-end hospitality and race-viewing area. The Paddock Club also grants you access to the pit lane, which is the heart and soul of the race. The food, drink, and service are all top-class; the staff of The Paddock Club travels to all the races on the F1 calendar, so it remains at a consistently high level. A three-day Paddock Club pass that includes four-course dining and fine wines, a Mumm Champagne bar, pit lane walks, driver interviews, and VIP parking will usually run about $4,980 for three days per person. Other options include the VIP Trackside Skybox, which starts at $1,899 for all three days. Skybox has views of the starting line, all the action at the pit, and the battle for pole position as well as the 133-foot climb up to Turn 1. Find ultimate Grand Prix Formula One packages at usstarevents.com; suitepass.com; amber-lounge.com; cotaexperiences.com 92 AUSTINWAY.com