Welcome to COTA Experiences

What is COTA?

Circuit of The Americas (COTA) is a 1,500-acre sports and entertainment complex in Austin, Texas with the only purpose-built Grand Prix facility in the United States.

 

The one-of-a-kind venue
is home to THE FOLLOWING:

  • Prestigious motorsports events from Formula 1 to MotoGP to INDYCAR

 

  • Largest outdoor amphitheater in Central Texas with a capacity of 14,000

 

  • An infield "Super Stage" that hosts post-race concerts with global superstars 

 

  • Unique driving experiences that put fans behind the wheel

 

  • An iconic 250-foot tall observation tower that offers spectacular views of The Circuit

 

  • A Winter Wonderland holiday festival

 

  • Austin Bold FC of the United Soccer League

#1 BOOMTOWN

Circuit of The Americas is located in Austin, Texas just south of the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and approximately 20 minutes from Downtown Austin.

 

A 2018 study conducted by MagnifyMoney listed Austin as the top-ranked "Boomtown" in the United States, based on industry growth, population/housing increase, and employment opportunity increase.

 

5 of the top 11 and 6 of the top 25 boomtowns are in Texas, with Austin centrally located between them all:

 

  • Dallas (7)
  • San Antonio (9)
  • McAllen (10)
  • Houston (11)
  • El Paso (24)

COTA Karting

Recently launched during the USGP in 2017 and inspired by the Formula 1 circuit, the nearly
mile-long karting track at Circuit of The Americas features 15 turns of pure adrenaline and a driving experience unlike any other.

 

COTA Karting is opened year-round and offers racing leagues for all ages, up to 55-mph carts, and private track rentals for parties and corporate events.

 

New to 2019 is the 'Soaring Eagle' zipline that sits on a hill directly above COTA Karting, making the entrance to the Main Grandstands a true thrill zone for visitors.

Karting Packages

GROUP PACKAGES
(Minimum 14 people/Maximum 20 people/Races are exclusive to your group)

 

COTA GRAND PRIX - $85/person
Time Required: 1 – 1 ½ hours per 15 people
(1) 10 min Practice
(1) 10 min Qualifier
(1) 10 min Final Heat

 

COTA LE MANS - $99/person
Time Required: 1 ½ - 2 ½ hours per 15 people
10 min Practice
(2) 10 min Qualifiers
(1)  10 min Final Heat

 

Includes: trophies for top 3 finishers, scoresheet, and photo on the Winner’s Podium

 

EXCLUSIVE TRACK BUYOUT
(Maximum 25 karts per race – can do up to 4 races per hour, not including
registration/briefing)

 

Rates
Monday-Friday before 5:00pm $1,400/hour
Monday-Thursday after 5:00pm $1,800/hour
Friday after 5:00pm & Weekends $3,000/hour

Audi Driving Experience

There is only one place in North America to enhance driving skills while discovering the capabilities of the Audi Sport models - the Audi Driving Experience at Circuit of The Americas.

 

Under the expert supervision of top professional drivers, you can experience the true performance potential of the R8 V10+, along with other models in the Audi Sport family including the RS 3 Sedan and TT RS.

Audi Driving Experience Packages

 

We offer four different programs throughout the year, all of which deliver the once in a lifetime experience you expect from America's only premium F1 racing circuit!

Please note that ALL Audi Private Packages have a 20 seat minimum and the maximum is dependent on the program selected. 

  • Track Discovery 
    • 4HR Half day program featuring Audi Sport Vehicles: TT RS and RS 3 
    • What to expect: The perfect introductory thrill to Audi Sport and Circuit of The Americas. Prepare to pilot the raucous RS 3 and TT RS around our thrilling timed courses and cap off your day with track discovery laps on the full 3.4 mile Grand Prix Circuit.
    • Program Fee: $350  plus tax
  • R8 Track Initiation 
    • 4 HR Half day program featuring Audi Sport Vehicles: TT RS and RS 3; R8 V10 Plus
    • What to expect: Challenge your friends on our exhilarating timed courses and step right up and see if you have what it takes to tame all 602 horsepower around the only Formula 1 Circuit in the United States. 20 intense corners pushing you to over 1G of face-melting lateral acceleration. 
    • Program Fee: $950 plus tax
  • R8 Track Immersion
    • 8HR Full day program featuring Audi Sport Vehicles: TT RS and RS 3; R8 V10 Plus
    • What to expect: We've cranked the experience up to 11. Start with everything from our 1/2 day program and then spend your entire afternoon on a Formula 1 Circuit tiring yourself out with 10 screaming cylinders cranking out 602 horsepower. 
    • Program Fee:  $1,850 plus tax
  • R8 Track Pro
    • 8HR Full day program featuring Audi Sport Vehicles: TT RS and RS 3; R8 V10 Plus 
    • What to expect: You've practiced and practiced and you're ready to take it to the next level. This advanced program will teach you how to master a slide, and dive even deeper into fine tuning your approach to the track - through proper racing line and braking points.
    • Prerequisite: R8 Track Immersion
    • Program Fee: $2,150 plus tax

Observation
Tower

COTA's 250-foot observation tower has become an iconic landmark in Austin, providing stunning, 360-degree views of the circuit and Austin's downtown skyline.

 

Positioned right in the heart of the track and at the base of the Austin360 Amphitheater, the Tower is the perfect place to experience a race or entertain clients.

 

Tours are $25 per person 

Please reach out for availability 

Zipline

The COTA Zipline offers a thrilling view of America's favorite racing circuit! This two seater ride climbs up iconic Turn 1 for a truly unique vantage point! 

 

Pricing:

$10 per person per ride 

 

 

Premium Event Spaces

Circuit of The Americas is a breathtaking venue, the Driving Experience spaces are no exception. 

 

PRIVATE KARTING EVENT SPACES

 

JUNIOR SUITE
Occupancy: 10-20
$250/hour
$850/day

 

OWNER’S SUITE
Occupancy: 20-30
$250/hour (2 Hour Minimum)
$850/day

 

CHAIRMAN’S SUITE
Occupancy: 30-40
$500/hour (2 Hour Minimum)
$1,600/day

 

VELOCITY LOUNGE
Occupancy: up to 300
Ask for pricing and availability!

 

PRIVATE AUDI EVENT SPACES

 

Audi Lounge 206

INCLUDED IN PRICE 

 

Pit Lane Garages 29 & 30

INCLUDED IN PRICE 

 

Loft 205 

Occupancy: up to 200
Ask for pricing and availability!

 

 

 

Contact Us

Katie West 

512.655.6355

Katie.West@thecircuit.com

 

Heather Hoelscher 

512.655.6335

Heather.Hoelscher@thecircuit.com 

  

 

Michelle Abeita 

512.655.6341

michelle.abeita@thecircuit.com