MotoGP Announces Deal With New Austin, Texas, Track

MotoGP has announced that they will be coming to Austin, Texas,
signing a deal that ensures there will be a Grand Prix in the Lone
Star State from 2013 through 2023.
The new Circuit of the Americas track in Austin will play host to
the popular worldwide racing series, starting with the 2013 season.
The track recently inked an agreement with F1 as well, making it
the first location in the U.S. to hold races for the top
competitions in both cars and bikes.
"For me this is a dream come true, that the FIM MotoGP World
Championship will be in my home state of Texas," said Kevin
Schwantz, manager of the company that owns the track. "I am such a
believer in the sport and know how popular motorcycling is in
Texas. I am sure that this will be a resounding long-term
success."
While the news is surely good for American MotoGP fans, it may not
be welcome for the owners of Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Mazda
Raceway Laguna Seca in California is signed with MotoGP through
2014, meaning there will be at least two U.S. MotoGP events for
2013 and 2014. However, Indianapolis' contract is up after this
year. Attendance at the Indianapolis Grand Prix has waned over the
past few seasons, and riders have commented on the poor condition
of the surface, leading some to speculate that the track may have
just been unofficially replaced.