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Formula 1 has extended the United States Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas, through 2034, solidifying its long-term future amid growing popularity and economic impact, with recent races attracting large crowds and diverse audiences.
After an exciting Tissot Sprint, MotoGP riders are gearing up to race at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, with attention on Viñales as he aims to establish himself as the new COTA King.
William Byron secures his second victory of the season at the Cup race at Circuit of the Americas, while Christopher Bell, Ty Gibbs, Alex Bowman, and Kyle Busch also emerge as winners. On the other hand, Michael McDowell, Noah Gragson, and Harrison Burton face setbacks with poor finishes due to various issues during the race.
The Hennessey Venom F5 Revolution has set a new track record at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, beating the previous record holder, the Czinger 21C, by 0.43 seconds with a lap time of 2:10.90 seconds. The hypercar, driven by former Le Mans class winner David Donohue, reached speeds of 193 mph and experienced high lateral forces during cornering. The Revolution model features chassis and aero tweaks for improved track performance, and Hennessey is aiming to push the F5 beyond 300 mph later this year.
The upcoming EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas (COTA) marks the first road-course race of the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Season, with stage break cautions reintroduced, impacting DFS strategy. The focus will be on finishing position and place differential due to the limited dominator points available over 68 laps. Recommended DFS picks include Kyle Larson, Shane van Gisbergen, A.J. Allmendinger for cash games, and Ty Gibbs, Tyler Reddick, William Byron for tournaments. Additionally, Kyle Busch and Austin Cindric are suggested as potential pivots, while Ryan Preece is highlighted as an overlooked, budget-friendly pick.
Circuit of the Americas (COTA) is hosting the MotoGP Red Bull Grand Prix for the 10th time, with over 5,000 visitors from outside the US expected to attend. COTA has brought about $9 billion to the Texas economy from out-of-state visitors alone and is now trying to transform into a year-round event venue with plans for an amusement park called COTA Land. COTA is also trying to cultivate a community in Del Valle, an area that often feels forgotten, and will host Del Valle Day in June.
NASCAR Cup stars outperformed F1 veterans Kimi Raikkonen and Jenson Button in racecraft at Austin's Circuit of the Americas. Raikkonen finished 29th after being spun out twice, while Button finished 18th after stopping twice in the pits to receive water and ice bags. Corvette's IMSA ace Jordan Taylor, in for the injured Chase Elliott at Hendrick Motorsport, qualified in fourth but tumbled in the early going after flatspotting a tire. Tyler Reddick won the race after a perfectly-timed final pitstop.
Former F1 champions Kimi Raikkonen and Jenson Button, along with other notable drivers, will race in NASCAR's Cup Series at Circuit of the Americas. Pit strategy will be key in the race, with no cautions at stage breaks and the first use of the choose rule at road courses. AJ Allmendinger won the Xfinity Series race for the second year in a row, while Zane Smith won the Craftsman Truck Series race for the second year in a row.
The EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix, the first road race of the NASCAR season, will take place at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, on Sunday. The race will feature 68 laps around the 3.41-mile road course, with William Byron starting in pole position. The race can be watched on Fox, with a pre-race show beginning at 3 p.m. ET. Ross Chastain won last year's race and will be looking to repeat his success, while other drivers such as Kyle Busch and Kyle Larson will also be in contention.
Zane Smith wins the Craftsman Truck Series race at Circuit of the Americas for the second year in a row, while AJ Allmendinger wins the Xfinity Series race for the second year in a row. William Byron wins the pole for the Cup race at Circuit of the Americas, becoming the first Cup driver to win a pole at four different road courses. Chevrolet has won 11 of the past 12 Cup races on road courses, but Toyota and Ford are looking to break their streak.