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Joey Logano Escapes Accountability With 4-Word Verdict as Roger Penske & Co. Walk Away Freely
Explore the verdict that changed everything and what the reigning champion Joey Logano has to say about it.
Richard Childress’ Grandson Sends Final Warning to Roger Penske’s Star Amid NASCAR’s Silence on $100,000 Loss
Richard Childress' grandson Ty Dillon was undoubtedly furious when he was deliberately taken out at COTA, and he vowed to get his revenge.
Richard Childress’ Xfinity Star Sounds Off on Cup Series Debut After Bestie Connor Zilisch Makes His Mark at COTA
This Richard Childress star is suddenly feeling the pressure around him for stepping up not above his rivals but his friend
Ross Chastain Bends the Knee to Chase Elliott With Bold Admission After COTA Humbling
Ross Chastain, known for his aggressive style, stuns NASCAR with a rare admission of error after a chaotic COTA incident with Chase Elliott.
Amid a $100,000 Loss, Richard Childress’ Grandson Vents His Anger as NASCAR Lets Roger Penske Walk Free
Richard Childress Racing faces controversy as NASCAR's penalty decision sparks debate over consistency and fairness.
Roger Penske’s Star Acts Brazen as He Sticks the Bill on NASCAR After Escaping Blatant Antic’s Consequences
Days after the controversial COTA verdict, Roger Penske's star driver drops an honest verdict on his antics.
Kyle Busch Accuses NASCAR of Favoring Austin Cindric’s “Last Name” as Denny Hamlin Confirms Strong Stance
Folks, penalties have been issued for the COTA incident. But NASCAR veterans Kyle Busch and Denny Hamlin are not satisfied!
Dale Jr.’s 18 YO Rejoices as $18 Billion Worth Partner Gives Him Experience of a Lifetime After Comeback
Read about the NASCAR Cup Series' 18-year-old debutant, Connor Zilisch, as a returning NASCAR sponsor gave him the ride of a lifetime.
Fed Up, Chris Buescher Confirms Stance on NASCAR’s Hypocrisy in COTA With Bold Solution
Fed up with NASCAR’s hypocrisy at COTA, Chris Buescher proposes a bold solution: “Just put physical barriers” to enforce track limits.
Days After Dale Jr.’s “Chicken S–t” Callout, JRM Wonderkid Drops Contradicting Claim on Ross Chastain
We are still waiting on Chastain to comment something on the COTA incident. That's so not like him, and his teammate has confirmed that!
Rival Cup Owner Exposes NASCAR with Bombshell Statement as Roger Penske Dodges Major Punishment
Roger Penske came under some scrutiny when his driver escaped a serious sanction for intentionally wrecking another driver during the race.
Kaulig Racing Claims Over $100,000 in Damages by Roger Penske’s “Unlawful” Driver After COTA Retaliation
After Roger Penske's driver Austin Cindric's questionable actions at COTA, Kaulig Racing president demands a higher figure of penalty.
About Circuit of the Americas
Circuit of the Americas - 2021 Latest News, Winners, Qualifying, Track
Circuit of The Americas (COTA) is a grade 1 FIA-specification 3.426-mile (5.514 km) racing track and facility situated inside the extraterritorial purview of Austin, Texas.
The track is home to the Formula One United States Grand Prix, the IndyCar Classic, and the Motorcycle Grand Prix of the Americas, a series of the FIM Road Racing World Championship, as well as a series of the Americas Rallycross Championship.
It recently facilitated the Australian V8 Supercars, the American Le Mans Series, the Rolex Sports Car Series, the FIA World Endurance Championship, and the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. NASCAR will start hustling at the circuit in 2021.
On September 30, 2020, it was declared that COTA would have a NASCAR Cup Series event for the first time on May 23, 2021. The Xfinity and Camping World Truck Series were additionally added as supporting events.
On December 11, 2020, it was declared that NASCAR would run the full 3.41-mile course. Presented in 2021, the race is one of seven street course dates on the Cup Series plan.
EchoPark Automotive and Pit Boss Grills assumed naming rights for the Cup and Xfinity races, individually, which named them the EchoPark Texas Grand Prix and Pit Boss 250.
While the shortened 2.2-mile (3.5 km) design the initial choice, NASCAR declared on December 11 that the end of the week's races would use the full, 3.426-mile course. To oblige stock vehicles, security changes to the track included setting tire boundaries, expanding the pit divider, adding caution lights, and installing curbs and rumble strips.
History
The circuit and Grand Prix were first proposed in 2010. The track was authoritatively opened on October 21, with Mario Andretti running the stylized first laps in a Lotus 79, the vehicle he drove when he turned into the last American to win the World Drivers' Championship in 1978. A horde of 117,429 watched the Formula One race in November 2012.
Quick Facts
| Location | Austin, Texas |
| Operator | Circuit of the Americas LLC |
| Major Events | NASCAR Cup Series EchoPark Texas Grand Prix NASCAR Xfinity Series Pit Boss 250 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (2021–present) |
| Length | 3.426 mi (5.514 km) |
