Circuit of the Americas
The Circuit of the Americas[1] is a motor racing circuit in Austin, Texas. Hermann Tilke designed the circuit in the middle of 2010. Construction was started in early 2011. It is planned to open in 2012. The circuit will run counter-clockwise.
The circuit will host the 2012 United States Grand Prix. Starting in 2013, it will host MotoGP races for 10 years.[2] It will also host a round of V8 Supercars, an Australia-based touring car racing series, starting in 2013.[3]
Circuit Of The Americas Media
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The 251-foot (77 m) observation tower under construction at Circuit of the Americas
Hairpin Turn 11 before completion
The Circuit of the Americas facilities in 2018
Main straight and turn 1 hill
Crowds at Turn 11 watching the inaugural Formula 1 United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas.
Circuit of the Americas during the 2018 US Grand Prix
Pit Lane COTA
Track Panoram from Turn 12
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References
- ↑ Wilde, Russell (2011-04-13). "F1 organizers divulge details of Austin race site". ynn.com. TWEAN News Channel of Austin, L.P. Archived from the original on 2011-04-16. Retrieved 2011-04-13.
- ↑ "MotoGP to visit Austin, Texas in 2013". cnn.com. 2011-04-13. Retrieved 2011-04-13.
- ↑ "Official: V8 Supercars Coming to Austin in 2013". autoblog.com (AOL Autos). June 30, 2011. http://www.autoblog.com/2011/06/30/v8-supercar-series-coming-to-austin-in-2013. Retrieved June 30, 2011.
