FIA Formula E Qualcomm New York City ePrix Tickets

What a fun day! Every part of the experience was very enjoyable. The E-Village was full of informative displays about electric vehicles, the food truck area offered a diverse offering of foods, and the band they had playing kept things lively. The race, while short, was fun to watch, and was very exciting! We had a great view of the cars coming out of turn 10, and a good view of turns 2 and 3. The sun was all over us, which was the only downside to our seats. You could clearly hear the hum of the electric engines as the cars shot past us. I can't wait to go back.

A great event A very friendly environment from the start. The only flaw was the lack of shade on such a sunny and hot day.

My kids and I attended. We are race fans, and this was our first Formula E event. It was run very well and was a good value. Upon entering for morning practice, we were guided to the pit lane to walk by the garages both days. We even saw a few drivers, and race winner Sam Bird came out, high fived my kids, and took a picture with them. The weekend was sunny and hot, but the venue did well to provide a few shaded areas and free water from large tanks. There was variety in the food options, and the prices were reasonable for a spectator event like this. Plenty of portable restrooms, and some areas even had water stations to wash your hands. Souvenirs were also reasonably priced (especially compared to the US Grand Prix in Austin), and there was good variety. The kids went to the autograph sessions both days and got stuff signed by all the drivers, including free baseball caps given out at the race. There were plenty of cool displays and activities, though there was always a long line at the video game area. My suggestions would be to offer sunscreen for sale and to have a support race - maybe electric motorbikes or an amateur/lower tier electric car race. Also, being able to go to the podium celebration would have been the icing on the cake, but this was only open to VIP/corporate types. Lastly, the seats were along the start and on a straightaway and were just ok - would have been better to have them at a tight turn - a view of the water or city skyline would also be a bonus.

Great race , bathrooms prominently placed and water stations were a good idea.

The entire event was well organized, and provided good timing between races, qualifying, etc to get food, drinks, and use the bathroom. There could be more beverage kiosks though, as beer lines did get long.

Where to start... the event is pretty easy to get to, we just took the ferry from pier 11 to Atlantic Basin (Red Hook), it's about a 10-15mins ferry ride that drops you off at the event which was pretty convenient. We got there just as the qualifying was wrapping up. The overall vibe was pretty cool. The e-village was a lot of fun, lots of good food, fun things to do (simulators, promotional displays to look at, free give-aways, etc...). The race itself was entertaining, filled with action and fun to watch. The only reason i did not give this event 5 stars is because of the way the cars sounded. Their elec engines sound like RC cars which to me beats the purpose of good ol fashioned racing, especially since i'm a huge F1 fan! I'll definitely do it again, and i'll be interested in seeing how the sport progresses and grows. 85$ for a full day of entertainment ain't that bad!

We really enjoyed the race and the surrounding events. Food options were predictably expensive but good quality and variety. We especially liked that they used local vendors. The shuttles from the subway stops worked well for getting to the venue, but were totally unorganized for getting back from the venue to the subway. Staff allowed the buses to stop at random points, often loading from the back of the line rather than the front. The natives grew restless and some staff did not react well to this. This was on Saturday, so I trust that they improved the process for the Sunday race.

So far a once in a lifetime opportunity. I would definitely go again if they brought them back to New York City

Quiet car racing isn't car racing. And the facility and transport logistics were awful. Waste of money.

For a first time event, I thought the organization, security and staff were well done. The staff was friendly and helpful (and always could be found). The seats were great as far as viewing the race even though they were on the straightaway but near the chicane which kept it interesting. The only thing I would say was that the letters on the steps leading to the rows should be larger -- there seemed to be some confusion when it came to people finding their appropriate rows. The monitors were well-placed although the audio could have been a bit louder. It also would have been nice to meet some of the drivers in person as we do when we go to drag races - think having them ride around the track scrunched together on a truck was a bit disappointing. But -- all in all, I think it was great with possibly a few tweaks for next time. I am definitely looking forward to next year's race already!!

Enjoyed every minute of it. Seating arrangement need more specific.

I don't need to tell how great it is to see those cars racing in NYC - Formula E is the future and we should be hearing the noise of those electric cars more and more every single day. The event, itself, needs improvement. The grandstands are awful, you cannot seen anything besides the main stretch in front of you, both are awfully located. Better option is to walk around the track, where you can find some better spots to watch the race. For the price that the ticket has been sold, it is super expensive.

Finally, after decades of discussion, we had open wheel racing in NYC. While the circuit was narrow, the racing was competitive and the Formula-e cars are striking and sleek. I was really impressed with the fans, too -- a mixture of Brooklyn hipsters, fans of international racing and other New Yorkers curious about electric cars and what they can do on the track. The whole section of the grandstand I was in stood for the first 15 laps or so and were totally enthralled with the racing, the venue and uniqueness of being part of the inaugural NY event. The FIA did an outstanding job organizing the event, especially in it's first year. There was lots to see in the fan zone, the food selection was good, and there were plenty of port-a-potties. The only criticism I have was the inadequate number of shuttle buses running between the track and public transit hubs, particularly immediately after the conclusion of the Formula-e races when most people leave. The organizers had shuttles running to and from the Barclays Center and Carroll Gardens. There simply we not enough of them running creating extended wait times during rush periods.

Such an incredible event! Seeing the cars driving the circuit with the backdrop of the Brooklyn waterfront was so special.

Great event. Very well organized. Obviously was put together by the pros. Location is great, plenty of parking on the street if you come early enough. Hopefully all local construction will be done by next year (assuming they will bring it back). To me, one huge negative was that with regular grand stand ticket you could not see about 70% of the track. It would be great to have grandstand options by all the turns. Instead, you are limited to only 2 grandstands overlooking straights. VIP section has its own village that blocks off most of the action, including the paddocks and start/finish. You can't get there even if you just want to stand on the other side of the track. Most of area is blocked off due to construction. So, construction workers probably had a better view from the building then me in grandstand 1. Hopefully next year they can expand the non-VIP village to circle around entire track, like at most racetracks I have seen. Drone show after race was a smash! Literally. As $10k drone smashes into the pavement into $500 chunks. I understand that real estate is limited in Brooklyn, but it's a great location and really hope they bring it back and make it bigger. Bigger walking area, more vendors, more grandstands, more ticket choices, more shaded areas, and most importantly more races. Bring F1, Indy and other. Too bad no runoffs for motorcycle races, because MotoGP would have been great for this. Bottom line, I enjoyed it, but can not compare to well established racetrack. Not bad for first ever event in Red Hook. Bring on Red Hook Motor Speedway!

Very excited to see auto racing come to NYC! The organizers did a fantastic job of making their first show a success. Upon arriving Sunday and anticipating a very hot day, we were surprised to see FREE bottles of water being distributed inside the gate - with free sunglasses too. Thoughtful start to the day. Later, we found a 'neck wrap' from the Visa sponsor that allowed you to cool off even more. The Brooklyn vibe was evident with several food trucks replacing what is normally plain vendor fare -- super idea and well executed!! The beer garden was well done and had a stage with a band playing live music. :-) The fanzone featured Jaguar, BMW, DHL, VISA and several other sponsors and vendors in a nice walkable area. Race drivers did a great job of making the tight, tight track into a competitive show. Hoping they have bleacher seating at the hairpin turn after the start line as the main grandstand showed limited action. Sure, 2 large TV screens showed the action, but I could have seen that at home. The actual finish line was not at the start grid spot. What's up with that? We (Main Grandstand) were at a loss for understanding how we didn't see the finish. Getting to the venue was a mass transit event with shuttle buses running constantly since there is absolutely "0" public parking nearby. A little wait to leave for the trip to the F-train but not too bad. We'll be back for next year's race.

Fantastic. Very friendly atmosphere. The staff was very good

The best Racine experience and was my first race. I love it.

Sorry to say I was disappointed I am surprised no one mentioned this - visibility from the grandstand (#2 at least) was poor - the safety fences blocked the view and prevented any decent photography of the racers as they whizzed by on the track. They need to build the grandstands HIGHER and CLOSER to the track so that we can see the racers clearly and can photograph them. As a point of reference years ago I went to a cart racing event at the Meadowlands NJ and the visibility was not an issue - enjoyed watching and photographing the race. Oh yes, I don't pay for tickets to watch the race on a big screen. I might as well stay at home for that. I walked out of the venue before the race started! VERY DISAPPOINTED. See the pix below - the view from the stairs going to the walk bridge is an example of a good view - NOT through a thick fence!

Overall very cool! Too many sponsor banners so couldn't see much of the track. Layout was good but VIP area took up most of the good viewing areas. Security staff was extremely rude. We were screamed at to keep moving when I was trying to capture a picture and there was no one around. Besides the staff and somewhat poor viewing areas the race was amazing! Had an awesome time in Brooklyn and would definitely come back!