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
- Circuit of the Americas logo.svg
The logo of Circuit of the Americas – race track near Austin, Texas, USA
- COTA NASCAR Layout.png
The NASCAR Layout at Circuit Of The Americas
- COTA 2012 08 05 tower.jpg
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
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Pit Lane COTA
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.[dead link]
- ↑ "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.
