Located in the vibrant city of Austin, Texas, Circuit of the Americas (COTA) is a state-of-the-art facility that has revolutionized motorsport in the United States. Since its launch in 2012 and being hailed as "America's Formula 1 Track," it's the most expensive road course in North America, built specifically to open its doors to the glamour and speed of Formula One. But this track is not just F1, it's a motorsport heaven, welcoming global events like the FIA World Rallycross Championship and FIM MotoGP World Championship.
The COTA Tower, standing tall at an impressive 251 feet, is the circuit's iconic landmark, offering breathtaking views of the track and Texas landscape. The track itself is an engineering marvel: 3.4 miles of windy tarmac featuring 20 turns, a total of 110 feet of elevation, and a layout carefully laid out to facilitate as many overtaking opportunities as possible. And it's also one of the few anti-clockwise tracks on the F1 calendar, company it keeps with the likes of Interlagos and Marina Bay.
COTA's layout is inspired by the world's greatest circuits and mixes challenging esses such as the ones at Silverstone's Maggotts-Becketts, hairpins, and sweepers. The result is a very fast, technical track that requires precision and courage.
But COTA is not just about racing; it's a full-on destination. Close by Austin is a cultural center, famous for its vibrant music scene, gourmet restaurants, and active nightlife. Families and weekend warriors have lots to do and look at between track sessions.
Off the grid, COTA hosts a variety of activities, from track days and driving experiences to karting competitions. Whether you’re piloting a high-performance machine or tackling the circuit in a go-kart, the opportunity to drive on this prestigious track is unforgettable.
With world-class facilities, adrenaline-fueled elevation changes, and an electric atmosphere, Circuit of the Americas is not a racetrack - it's an event, it's a party, and it's a bucket-list destination for motorsport enthusiasts. Whether racing, spectating, or soaking up the Texas vibes, COTA provides motorsport at its best.