The Lone Star Double Down at COTA
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Weekend Schedule for The Lone Star Double Down at COTA at Circuit of the Americas
Update your Flagtronics FT200 to firmware v.0.9.0.2.
Tuesday Event Schedule - Move-In Day
Wednesday Event Schedule - 8-Hour Enduro
Thursday Event Schedule - 8-Hour Enduro
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Track Master Details for Circuit of the Americas
Facility and Event Details for Circuit of the Americas
Test Day is included with your ChampCar COTA race entry at no additional cost.
Test Day is intended to give teams and drivers an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the Circuit of the Americas, shake down their cars, and prepare for the race weekend.
**A Flagtronics FT200 will be required for all cars participating in Test Day.**
The Race Director may divide Test Day into separate run groups or sessions as needed. This is a **test day, not a race**. Session formats may be adjusted to help manage traffic, maintain a safe environment, and prevent the test sessions from turning into unofficial racing.
Drivers are expected to use good judgment, give each other adequate room, and remember that the goal is to prepare for the race weekend.
Everyone along the pit lane on the cold and hot side must be in long pants and closed-toed shoes. No exceptions.
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
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.
Event Special Notices
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.
Things To Do Around The Area near Circuit of the Americas
Around Town - Circuit of the Americas / Austin, Texas
Welcome to Austin! Circuit of the Americas sits just southeast of downtown Austin, putting teams close to great food, entertainment, major shopping, and plenty of hotel options. Whether you need race supplies, a solid dinner after load-in, or just a good breakfast taco before green flag, Austin has you covered.
- Track Address: 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd, Austin, TX 78617
- Closest City: Austin, Texas
- Airport: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is only about 15 minutes from the track.
- Fuel & Supplies: Multiple gas stations, grocery stores, Walmart, Target, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Harbor Freight, and auto parts stores are available within a short drive.
- Auto Parts: O’Reilly, AutoZone, NAPA, and Advance Auto Parts locations are nearby in southeast Austin and surrounding areas.
- Food: Austin is famous for BBQ, tacos, Tex-Mex, burgers, and late-night food. Fast food and quick options are easy to find near the airport and along Highway 71.
- Hotels: Teams will find hotels near Austin airport, southeast Austin, and downtown. Airport-area hotels are usually the most convenient for race weekends.
- Entertainment: If you have extra time, downtown Austin offers live music, Sixth Street nightlife, restaurants, and local attractions.
- Traffic Tip: Austin traffic can be heavy, especially weekday mornings, afternoons, and during major events. Give yourself extra time getting to the track.
Local Favorites: If your team is making a weekend of it, Austin is one of the best food cities on the schedule. Breakfast tacos are practically required. BBQ debates may become more intense than driver meetings.
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