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Austin Names New International Racing Venue Along With Announcment Of F1 and MotoGP Deals


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Austin, Apr. 12, 2011: Austin Texas' emerging international racing venue is now called Circuit of the Americas.

In addition to today's formal naming announcement, the venue's Texas-based business collective headed by Red McCombs, has secured the right to host the US Grand Prix beginning in 2012, followed by the addition of a 2013 FIA MotoGP World Championship round.

More on these events as additional detailed information becomes available.