Grand Prix

Austin airport revs up for US Formula 1 Grand Prix

Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, United States of America. Sunday 18th November 2012. World Copyright:Andrew Ferraro/LAT Photographic  ref: Digital Image _79P7324

Austin is hosting the United States Formula 1 Grand Prix again this year and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is revved up and ready to deal with the crowds that will begin arriving on Wednesday, November 13.

On deck: everything from extra customer service representatives in “Feel the Rush” t-shirts to special post-race live music send-offs and a race-specific website.

Changi Airport’s giant slide joined by racing cars

As we noted here back in June, (and again in August because it’s so darn entertaining)  Singapore’s Changi Airport has been thrilling passengers with the world’s largest airport slide.

Changi Airport Singapore - World's Largest Airport slide

Changi Airport's giant slide

Now, to celebrate the 2010 Singapore Formula 1 Night Race, which takes place in the streets of Singapore from September 24-26th, Changi Airport is having its own Grand Prix Festival.

Changi Airport Singapore Grand Prix Festival

From now through September 30, 2010 both airport visitors and travelers can participate in racing-themed activities that include remote-controlled race cars, racing game consoles and prizes.

Changi Airport Grand Prix Festival remote control cars

Could it be possible to have too much fun at an airport?