Very special Walkabout for American ticket holders

United States race ticket holders will experience the time of their lifes during the Walkabout on Thursday as the fans will have the rare opportunity to get autographs from some of the race drivers. Not only will they receive autographs, but they'll also have the opportunity to ask questions during the public Q&A sessions.

The 2006 USGP Pit Walkabout autograph session schedule:

Noon-12:20 p.m.
Michael Schumacher
Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro

12:55-1:15 p.m.
Felipe Massa
Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro

1:20-1:40 p.m.
Mark Webber, Nico Rosberg, Alex Wurz
WilliamsF1 Team

1:45-2:05 p.m.
Takuma Sato, Franck Montagny
Super Aguri F1 Team

2:05-2:25 p.m.
Tiago Monteiro, Christijan Albers
MF1 Racing

2:35-2:55 p.m.
Ralf Schumacher, Ricardo Zonta
Panasonic Toyota Racing

To participate in the autograph sessions, fans must secure a wristband for the corresponding driver, or drivers, from whom they wish to get an autograph. Autograph wristband distribution will begin at 8 a.m. on the south side of the Pagoda Plaza. Many of the same drivers, along with Alonso and Speed, will participate in public Q&A sessions at the Pagoda Plaza Stage throughout the morning and afternoon.

The 2006 USGP Pit Walkabout public Q&A session schedule:

9:15-9:30 a.m.
Scott Speed
Scuderia Toro Rosso

10-10:40 a.m.
Fernando Alonso
Mild Seven Renault F1 Team

12:30-12:50 p.m.
Felipe Massa
Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro

12:55-1:15 p.m.
Mark Webber, Nico Rosberg, Alex Wurz
WilliamsF1 Team

1:20-1:40 p.m.
Takuma Sato, Franck Montagny
Super Aguri F1 Team

1:40-2 p.m.
Tiago Monteiro, Christijan Albers
MF1 Racing

2:10-2:30 p.m.
Ralf Schumacher, Ricardo Zonta
Panasonic Toyota Racing

2:35-2:50 p.m.
Hisao Suganuma
Bridgestone Motorsport

It is very unusual that these kinds of things are scheduled during a race weekend, but of course, the world of F1 has to make up to the American fans for the Michelin-debacle of last season.