New circuit in Austin, Texas. MotoGP and F1 is run
Currently under construction, but in 2012 and 2013 will be a reality to see the F1 cars and MotoGP bikes in the “Circuit of the Americas”, a new circuit in the United States, just in Austin, Texas.
Both in the MotoGP calendar and the F1 calendar, the contract extends to 10 years. The project is hosted by Full Throttle Productions LP and is inspired by several circuits around the world, though not without its own style.
The current circuit has 20 turns, 5.47 miles long and parts of 40 meters, or up and down. Is expected straight line speed over 200 MPH, this is equivalent to 320 km / h.
F1 is great news for the last 5 years there is a GP in the United States. The contract to run in Formula 1 starts from next year, the project is under construction, but this year it would begin testing and other races.
Former MotoGP world champion, Kevin Schwantz has revealed this to MotoGP.com: “The MotoGP World Championship comes to my home state of Texas is like a dream come true. I believe in this sport and I know how far the motorcycle is popular in Texas. I’m sure it will be a resounding success that will continue long term, “who is still closely linked to the world of Japanese brand motorcycles and Suzuki to see him become world champion in 1993.
In two races MotoGP in the United States, Laguna Seca and Indianapolis are, see the calendar motogp 2011. So you can wait until 2013.