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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. ...
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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...