About this event
ROUND 1 // MARCH 18TH & 19TH, 2017 // CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS - AUSTIN, TX
EVENT INFO
Lotus Cup USA returns to the storied race track Circuit of the Americas to kick-off the 2017 season. Home of the Formula 1 USGP, MotoGP's Red Bull Grand Prix, FIA WEC, and many more top tier professional races, COTA is truly the highlight of the 2017 calendar. Join us for an exciting weekend racing a Lotus on COTA 3.4-mile circuit. With extensive track time and close wheel-to-wheel competition, it will be a memorable "bucket list" race weekend.
Lotus Cup USA is the factory-backed, motorsports venue for Lotus enthusiasts across North America. The West Coast race series features the top Lotus drivers in the country, competing in a variety of modern Lotus racecars - Elise, Exige, 2-Eleven, and Evora. The series offers drivers a true developmental series with professional coaching, technical support, and more.
Groups
Race: full, wheel-to-wheel competition
HPDE/Track Day groups provided by Edge Addicts
Schedule
SAT = 4x Practice Sessions, Qualifying
SUN = 2x Practice Sessions, 2x 30-min Races
Registration Fees
Race Group: $2,249 ** Early-Bird Rate: SAVE $250 off the standard registration fees if you register before February 18th, 2017 - Race Group: $1,999 **
Garages: $800 ($400/day - Max 2 cars per garage)
Spec Tire
All RACE group drivers are required to compete on the Yokohama Tire Advan A005 Racing Slick (S01 or S04 compound is available. All tires must be purchased through Trackside Performance or an approved Trackside dealer (your team/shop can purchase tires for you through Trackside. They must provide a drivers name when ordering). Please contact Trackside Performance sales team at 949-589-5394.
Fuel
Available at the track
Tire Service
To be announced closer to the event
TRACK INFO
9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd
Austin, TX 78617
www.circuitoftheamericas.com
Questions?
Contact robbie@lotuscup.us
For more information, visit www.lotuscup.us.
Event requirements
You must be a member of the Lotus Cup USA to participate in the series. New drivers are allowed two events before officially joining as a member. Memberships can be paid through motorsportsreg or contact us for more information. Please visit the website to learn more about the rules and regulations of the series including the spec tire program, sponsor decals, and car classification, and much more.
Please visit www.lotuscup.us for the rules and regulations.