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Watch Austin’s new MotoGP track built in time lapse
Work is progressing rapidly on the Circuit of the Americas or, the Austin, Texas track that will be hosting MotoGP races beginning in 2013. Ground was only broken early this year, but already drainage, excavation and foundation work has been largely completed. Building the 3.4-mile, 20-corner track is a gargantuan undertaking, something underscored the the ant-like progress made in these videos. ... 10 August 2011
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Austin scores MotoGP in 10 year deal
Dorna has just announced that Austin, Texas will be hosting all three MotoGP classes starting in 2013. The race will be held at the USGPF1 circuit now being called the "Circuit of the Americas" which is currently under construction just a few miles from the city's international airport. The deal was signed between Dorna Sports, 3FourTexas MGP and Full Throttle Productions. So far, not much is be... 12 April 2011
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This might be America’s next MotoGP track
With only a one-year contract extension from Dorna, numerous surface quality and safety complaints from riders, 13-year-old Peter Lenz’s death and Nicky Hayden’s lost knee puck, it looks increasingly likely that Indianapolis could lose its MotoGP round. Now, news that Kevin Schwantz is advising Austin’s new USGPF1 circuit on building its Formula One track with bike safety in mind, it’s loo... 09 September 2010