Circuit of the Americas, Motorsport racing track in Austin, United States
Circuit of the Americas is a 5,514-metre asphalt racing track with 20 turns in southeastern Travis County, Austin. Its layout was conceived by promoter Tavo Hellmund and 1993 Motorcycle World Champion Kevin Schwantz with German designer Hermann Tilke. The main straight runs along one side, a bridge carries the track over itself, and a large white star on a blue and red field is painted on a curved section near the centre.
The facility opened in 2012 as the first purpose-built Formula One racing track in the United States. Mario Andretti completed the first official laps on the new course.
The Germania Insurance Amphitheater on the grounds seats 14,000 people for concerts and festivals. Throughout the year, well-known musicians from different genres perform here.
The grounds offer multiple grandstands, shops, food areas, and an observation tower from which you can see the entire site. The walkways between the different zones are well marked and accessible.
The course climbs steeply uphill into the first turn with a rise of 41 meters (133 feet) at a 15-degree grade. This slope is specifically designed for overtaking maneuvers at the start of races.
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