The Lone Star Double Down at COTA
Event Snapshot
Contacts
andrea.chisek@champcar.org
434.363.8166
bill.strong@champcar.org
434.300.8202
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Weekend Schedule
Tuesday Event Schedule - Move-In Day • Dec 29, 2026
Wednesday Event Schedule - 8-Hour Enduro • Dec 30, 2026
Thursday Event Schedule - 8-Hour Enduro • Dec 31, 2026
ChampCar Official Partners
Event Special Notices
Testing, tuning, brake bedding, high-speed accelerations or braking will be limited to the track, and not allowed in the paddock or surrounding public roadways. Doing so could result in event expulsion with no fees returned.
Flagtronics FT200 and Transponders are available for rent at $50 each per event weekend. Available at Race Central/Registration.
Helmet Inspection & Annual Decal: All drivers must present their helmet for inspection at Tech prior to any on-track activity. Upon successful inspection, a ChampCar annual helmet identification decal will be issued and must be affixed to the left side of the helmet, clearly visible to pit-out personnel. Helmets without a valid current-year decal will not be permitted on track. Any driver arriving at pit-out without a decal will be directed back to their pit until inspection and compliance are completed. Helmet compliance determinations by ChampCar Officials are final.
Track Master Details
9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd, Del Valle, TX 78617
3.426 mi (5.513 km)
20
None
None
Yes / Yes
$500 per garage section
24-Hour Gate Coverage
0
1.0x for races 8 hours or less
Facility and Event Details
Pit lane electric is available from the garage side.
There are lights in the garages and some lights in the paddock area.
NO SHORTS or OPEN-TOED SHOES ALLOWED.
Everyone along the pit lane on the cold and hot side must be in long pants and closed-toed shoes. No exceptions.
Children must be under adult supervision at all times. Children under 18 are not allowed on pit road.
Pets are not allowed at Circuit of The Americas
Overnight camping is allowed in the paddock, but there are no hook-ups. COTA has a beautiful RV park. To reserve a spot, contact: TBD
BBQs are allowed in the camping area only, provided all BBQs are supervised at all times, a fire extinguisher is within 15’ of the open flame, and all open flames are (at a minimum) 20’ from all race cars, fuel storage, or other flammable sources.
Restrooms and showers are available in the paddock.
Will be open for this event.
Credit card pumps available. 101, 93 & 87 Octane are available..
We’re racing, regardless of the weather.
Unmanned aircraft systems and drones are prohibited at ChampCar Endurance events at all times.
1.3.9 Track Damage Liability: Teams entered in ANY ChampCar event shall be liable for any and all damage their car may have caused to the event facilities, race track, paddock, pit lane, race track safety barriers, and/or race track equipment. ChampCar will pass the cost onto the team captain with a 4% service fee.
https://champcar.org/web/rules-test/#rule-1-3-9
Armco: $400 per piece
TECPRO Barrier: $1,500 per block
Catch Fence Panel: $1,250 per panel
C-Channel in DG or grass: $100
C-Channel/Catch Fence Pole in concrete: $1,000
Oil Dry: $50 per bag
Fire Extinguisher per recharge: $250
Coldfire: $50 per gallon
Tow Strap: $150 per strap
Garage Door Opener Light Sensor: $200 per sensor
Liquid Spill Track/paddock / pit lane / garages: $750 per occurrence
Cosmetic Damages to Facilities: $1,000 per occurrence
Voluntarily Excessive Tire Marks on painted surfaces: $7,500 per occurrence
In order to enter the facility, every competitor, crew, and family member must pre- print and sign the waiver form. This will be your ticket to enter the event. You will not be allowed to enter the facility without this waiver.
Recycling: COTA shall erect, at various locations in the
paddocks, a number of collection facilities for used fluids
and waste materials. LOOK FOR LARGE YELLOW SEA
CONTAINERS! Participants are required to make use of these
for all waste materials. Spills of damage causing fluids such as
oils, hydraulic and brake fluids, and gasoline etc. may occur.
All spills must be treated immediately and COTA management
must be advised of all spills.
Tire Disposal: Take your old tires with you. You will be charged
a tire disposal fee of $25 per tire for all tires left behind.
Standard ChampCar Rules
ATTENTION: All vehicles, drivers, and crew must meet the safety and equipment requirements of the 2026 BCCR. Stint maximum of 2 hours per driver with a minimum of 1 hour between stints.
NOTE: Testing, tuning, brake bedding, high speed accelerations or braking will be limited to the track, and not allowed in the paddock or surrounding public roadways. Doing so could result in event expulsion with no fees returned.
All fueling is to be completed on pitlane race day. Do not store fuel in the garages.
Race Car Tech Inspection: All teams will be required to do the Online Tech Form. The team captain will log in at https://champcar.org/register/login.php to complete the race car online tech form. The Team Captain will find a button link on the main login page. Three months before the race, the tab Submit a Tech Form will take you to an electronic form that looks just like the paper Tech Inspection form. Fill in the boxes at the top, then fill in or click on the listed point value items on your car. Save the form and you are done. At the track the Tech staff will simply check the required safety items on the car. Once the Tech staff clicks save on the safety portion of your online form, you will get your annual tech sticker and head to ChampCar registration.
Please verify your timing and scoring transponder and Flagtronics FT-200 serial numbers, and make certain to add your car class to the tech form.
Flagtronics FT200 Wireless Flagging Display: Limited quantities of units may be available to rent, with preference going to teams who request a rental online. Rental fee is $50 for the event. You may purchase your own FT200 unit at https://flagtronics.com/champcar. Firmware Required: v.0.9.0.2.
Code35 will be in use at all ChampCar events. It is imperative that your FT200 unit and the GPS is mounted within the rules and that the unit is working.
Sound: Sound readings will take place throughout the weekend. All ChampCars are required to have mufflers, and not exceed 96dBa at 50ft.
Alcohol: Absolutely no alcohol may be consumed in the paddock during the day’s racing events. Alcohol may be consumed 30 minutes following the completion of on-track activity for the day.
Photo/Media Credentials: There will be a limit as to how many credentials are issued. Cut-off for event credentials is 2 weeks before event start. Please visit https://champcar.org/web/media.php.
Tech Line Requirements
- Have all decals installed as per the BCCR. Get sponsor decal at tech.
- Owned Flagtronics installed per BCCR and working. ChampCar will test at tech. Teams responsibility to have the correct firmware installed.
- Owned Transponder installed and working. ChampCar will test at tech.
- Flagtronics and Transponder rentals will be issued to teams at Tech.
- All lights for night racing installed and working. They will be tested.
- Electronic tech form completed.
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