Circuit of the Americas — Circuit of the Americas during the 2018 US F1 Grand Prix with Scuderia Toro Rosso on track — Circuit of the Americas during the 2018 US F1 Grand Prix with Scuderia Toro Rosso on trackHoverVan · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

Circuit of the Americas — The Austin360 Amphitheater as seen from the top of the tower at Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas, United States. — The Austin360 Amphitheater as seen from the top of the tower at Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas, United States.Larry D. Moore · CC BY 4.0 · source

Circuit of the Americas — Turn 11 nearing completion at Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas, United States. — Turn 11 nearing completion at Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas, United States.Larry D. Moore · CC BY 4.0 · source

Circuit of the Americas — The observation tower under construction at Circuit of the Americas. — The observation tower under construction at Circuit of the Americas.Larry D. Moore · CC BY 4.0 · source

Circuit of the Americas — The NASCAR Layout at Circuit Of The Americas — The NASCAR Layout at Circuit Of The AmericasWL2392 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

Road Course

Watch Formula 1, NASCAR, and MotoGP in Austin, Texas at this road course. The twisting closed circuit, driven both directions of turn, offers challenges for drivers and draws spectators. Beyond major races, the venue provides track days, a driving school, and open wheel events. Among 12 other tracks nearby, this facility also hosts IMSA and corporate gatherings.

Formula 1NASCARMotoGPIMSATrack DaysDriving SchoolCorporate EventsSpectator EventsOpen Wheel

Watch: Circuit of the Americas

via IMSA Official on YouTube

Know Before You Go

Gear requirements: Track-day organizers typically require a Snell SA-2020 helmet (or newer), long sleeves, long pants, and closed-toe shoes. Many tracks have rental helmets for first-timers.
Run groups: Drivers are slotted into novice, intermediate, or advanced run groups based on pace and instructor sign-off. Group-jumping isn't permitted — you build up over time.
Tech inspection: Expect a pre-event tech form plus a visual gate check. Brake-fluid age, throttle return, battery tie-down, and seatbelt condition are the most common flags.
Cost expectations: HPDE / open-track days typically run $200-450 per day with 4-6 on-track sessions of 20-25 minutes each. Memberships at private clubs are substantially more.
First-timer tip: Most clubs require novices to ride with an instructor for the first day before being released solo. Sign up for instruction in advance — slots fill weeks ahead.