Since joining the MꦅotoGP World Championship as a brand-new venue in 2013, the Circuit of the Americas has become firmly established as a highlight fo🃏r fans and competitors alike.

The whole paddock looks forward to its annual trip to the USA and here are just some of the reasons why you should try a😼nd join them at this year's event, from April 20-22…

The Circuit: A Modern Classic

Local hero Kevin Schwantz no l𒀰ess helped design the 3.41-mile🌠, 20-turn circuit layout.

The 1993 500cc wor🐽ld champion was inspired by some of the most memorable sections of track from his own racing career, including the ꦐMaggots-Becketts curves at Silverstone and stadium section at Hockenheim.

But the COTA lap begins with something completely unique: A huge 40-metre uphill rise to Turn 1, the scene of many c🍌lassic overtakes and ic♕onic images.

However there's no time to enjoy the view since the downhill plunge that follows leads into the daunting Turn 2 right-hander, another of the mostꩵ imposing 🦄corners on the circuit.

Handling and 💎riding skill then takes priority through a series of undulating Esses, before the 214mph (345km/h) back straight puts horsepower to the ultimate test. Riders can then be seen throwing a rear wheel into the air as they hit the brakesඣ and slide their way into Turn 12.

The quick Turn 16-17-18 right handers are another COTA centrepiece, with tꦚwo 90-degree left handers inviting a last-gasp pass before the chequered flag.

Austin: An Amazing City

'Live Music Capital of the World' and 'Keep Austin Weird' are two of the slogans🎐 by which the city is proudly knꦡown.

The former refers to the large number of music venues that (literally) ꦿform the beating heart of downtown Austin. The latter reflects the city's desire to retain its unique idꦇentity by supporting local businesses and boutique shops.

There is an international airport close to the track and don’t forget the food! If you're a fan of Texas 🦩BBQ Aust👍in is culinary heaven!

Who Will Finally Beat Marquez?

Nothing lasts forever, but how long can MotoGP champion Marc Marquez keep his perfect Austin record alive? The🦋 Honda star's love affair with the circuit b𝔍egan with his very first MotoGP win in 2013 and he has won all five events to date.

Maverick Vinales looked set for a Texas showdown with Marquez last season, but fell early in the race - will we finally see the two Spaniardꦓs go toe-to-toe in 2018?

Ride The Track!

The COTA Corral Package includes a Grandstand seat, premium motorcycle parking, a Swag Bag… and a Motorcycle Parade Lap on🤡 your own bike!

Moto2, Moto3 And MotoAmerica

While nothing♎ in the two-wheeled world can rival the speed and noise of a MotoGP machine, some of the most thrilling racing often takes place in the fierce Moto2 and Moto3 s🥃upport classes.

COTA is also the only MotoGP event thatꩲ features the home-grown MotoAmerica S🍃uperbike Championship.

Kids Enter For Free

Last, but certainly not least for t🐻hose bringing their family, Kids 1꧂2 and under can enter the COTA MotoGP for free when accompanied by a ticketed adult.

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