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Chase Elliott Savagely Shuts Down Clint Bowyer’s Attempt to Make a Joke on Record $400,000 Hendrick Motorsports Fiasco
Chase Elliott gives a savage reply to NASCAR on FOX commentator, Clint Bowyer, during the broadcast of the Cup Series race at COTA.
Denny Hamlin Admits Tyler Reddick’s Early Signing ‘Cost Him a Lot of Money’ as Michael Jordan’s Latest Recruit Proves His “Poise”
NASCAR team owner of 23XI Racing, Denny Hamlin recently opened up on his #45 driver, Tyler Reddick's win at the Circuit of The Americas.
“More Lip Service From Higher Ups”—Amid 25-Point Penalty Crisis, Fans Join Denny Hamlin in Bashing NASCAR’s Recent Stand Following the Wrecking Saga at COTA
Denny Hamlin and fans come together to slam NASCAR after it comes up with a flimsy justification following the intense and derby-like racing at COTA.
“Danica Patrick Has Said It Best”—Former NASCAR Driver Warns Depressed Bubba Wallace Against Irking Michael Jordan to Get Himself Fired
Bubba Wallace seems to be having a lot of trouble lately as the 23Xl Racing driver was run over by a series of unfortunate events at COTA.
Dale Earnhardt Jr’s Spotter Agrees With Kyle Busch’s “Repercussions” Argument as Kaulig Racing Insider Bashes NASCAR’s “Complete Disaster” at COTA
Former spotter for Dale Earnhardt Jr and his fellow podcaster double down on the Kyle Busch argument while talking about the race at COTA.
NASCAR Fans Ruthlessly Slam Fox as Joey Logano and Christopher Bell Get Into a Mid-Race Altercation That Went Unnoticed
During the NASCAR Cup race at the Circuit of the Americas, there was a coming together involving Joey Logano that went completely unnoticed.
Hailie Deegan’s ‘Kaden Save Me’ Moment Causes Massive Uproar in the NASCAR Community
NASCAR fans were none too happy when Hailie Deegan attempted to use one of her rivals as a moving brake and spun both of them off the track.
“We Take It for Granted” – Jeff Burton Cites Jenson Button Reference While Offering a Contrasting Take On NASCAR Drivers’ Caliber Amid the Lack of “Respect” Debate
Following the comments from former F1 driver Jenson Button, a former NASCAR driver, Jeff Burton, emphasis on praises made by the Button.
Denny Hamlin Exposes Malicious Kyle Larson Incident After His NASCAR Driver Bubba Wallace Had Run Through Larson Earlier in the Day
NASCAR driver for Joe Gibbs Racing, Denny Hamlin recently highlighted an incident involving Kyle Larson from the Cup race at COTA.
“Lot of Target Practice Out There” – Chase Elliott’s COTA Replacement Left Bamboozled by NASCAR “Aggression” Following Dramatic Cup Series Debut
Chase Elliott's replacement at HMS encountered scenarios that caught him off guard in his debut NASCAR Cup Series race at COTA.
“There’s No Sense in Taking It From Him”: Kyle Busch Opens Up on Lead Battle With the Man He Replaced, Tyler Reddick
In the aftermath of the NASCAR Cup race at the Circuit of the Americas, Kyle Busch spoke of his battle for the lead with the man he replaced at RCR.
Alex Bowman’s ”Embarrassing” Claim Backfires as He’s Held Accountable for Mid-Race Altercation
Despite finishing in the third position, Alex Bowman expresses frustration with the incident that happened during this weekend's COTA race
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) |
