Motogp Texas Series Starting 2013

A 10-year deal to host a MotoGP race in the United States from the 2013 season, it was announced on Tuesday evening. The circuit, currently under construction, will also be hosting a Formula 1 grand prix from the 2012 season.

This will probably be the first round change to the racing calendar in the upcoming years, with another Middle Eastern country expected to be added (Abu Dhabi) as well as India and most probably a return to South America, but we could lose some classic European tracks like Estoril or Sachsenring, to provide room for these new venues, if the rumors are true.

Organisers also announced on Tuesday that the track will be known as Circuit of the Americas.

The agreement with Dorna includes the three categories of the championship.


"We are delighted to be adding the Circuit of the Americas to the MotoGP calendar," said Dorna boss Carmelo Ezpeleta. "It is an honor to expand our Championship to Texas, which has a rich history of producing World Championship riders.

"We have had a wonderful and special relationship with Kevin Schwantz for twenty years and often talked about a mutual dream of increasing the popularity of MotoGP in the US and raising our already successful worldwide profile.

"Now, with what Tavo Hellmund is doing in Austin, we have realized that situation and are looking forward to this new venture together. The 10-year agreement is a sign of our confidence and commitment to the future success of MotoGP racing in Austin."

The United States currently hosts two MotoGP events in Indianapolis and Laguna Seca as it quotes from - autosport.com

While the race in 2013 will be a first for Texas, MotoGP fans already boost. 1993 500GP World Champion Kevin Schwantz, one of the sport's was from Houston, Texas. In addition, two MotoGP rider, 'The Texas Tornado' Colin Edwards and 'The Texas Terror' Ben Spies, are locals.

While 37-year-old Edwards is nearing the end of career that entitle two Superbike World Championship crowns, the highly touted Spies, at 26-year-old and entering his second MotoGP season, is just beginning to tap into his potential. Already a three-time AMA Superbike champ, one-and-done World Superbike king, and the 2010 MotoGP Rookie of the Year, Spies is expected to be positioned as a legitimate title contender in 2013 when the series first visits his home state.

Former world champion Kevin Schwantz, the manager of 3FourTexas MGP, added: "For me this is a dream come true, that the FIM MotoGP World Championship will be in my home state of Texas. 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."

source; autosport.com