2
ryan
2:28.418
Porsche GT3 #55
+4.101s
Oct 1, 2023
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Circuit of the Americas lap times
All-time lap times and live track day data in Austin, Texas
Track Record
2:24.316
jonathan
3Drivers
3.41Miles
Track map
Reference line preview
1
jonathan
2:24.316
Porsche GT4 #43
Apr 19, 2026
3
pat
2:28.633
Porsche Cayman GT4 #53
+4.317s
Oct 29, 2022
All-time fastest laps
3 drivers
PosDriverCarLap TimeGap
1
jonathan
Porsche GT4 #43
2:24.316
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2
ryan
Porsche GT3 #55
2:28.418
+4.101s
3
pat
Porsche Cayman GT4 #53
2:28.633
+4.317s
About Circuit of the Americas
America's F1-grade roller coaster, 3.41 miles, 20 turns, and the steepest Turn 1 in world championship racing
- 3.41 mi
- 20 turns
- Opened 2012
- Austin, Texas
- 133 ft elevation change
Circuit of the Americas opened in November 2012 as the first purpose-built Formula 1 facility in the United States, bringing the United States Grand Prix back to a dedicated road course after years at Indianapolis. Hermann Tilke's design uses the natural terrain southeast of Austin to create a 3.41-mile counterclockwise lap with 20 turns and roughly 133 feet of elevation change.
The layout deliberately borrows from iconic circuits worldwide: the esses in Turns 3–6 echo Silverstone's Maggotts–Becketts, the stadium section in Turns 16–18 nods to Hockenheim and Istanbul Park, and Turn 1 is a blind, steep uphill left-hander that bottlenecks the field on every opening lap. A 0.73-mile back straight connects the hairpin at Turn 11 to the triple-apex complex before the front straight.
COTA hosts the United States Grand Prix, MotoGP, NASCAR, IMSA, and SCCA events, and has become a regular HPDE and club-racing destination in the Southwest. The surface is bumpy in places, especially through the esses, which makes it a physical lap that rewards drivers who can adapt their lines lap to lap.
Notable features
- Turn 1: A steep uphill braking zone into a tight left-hander, one of the most dramatic corner entries in motorsport and a guaranteed first-lap bottleneck.
- Esses (Turns 3–6): High-speed left-right transitions inspired by Silverstone, a true test of aero balance and driver commitment.
- Turn 11 hairpin: Hard braking at the end of the long back straight, a primary overtaking zone in GT and prototype racing.
- Stadium section (Turns 16–18): A widening triple-apex complex inspired by Istanbul Park, multiple lines and late-race drama under the main grandstand.
- Observation tower: The 251-foot COTA tower overlooks the circuit and has become an Austin landmark visible from across the property.
Live at Circuit of the Americas
Live telemetry and video from the circuit
When drivers are on track at Circuit of the Americas, LapsHub sends live lap times, GPS traces, and session data to the paddock feed. A low-latency live telemetry stream sends lap times, GPS, and session data to the paddock feed and the cloud while you drive. Live video feeds during track days and events let paddock crews and fans follow the action from the circuit or from anywhere.
- Live timing map shows who is on track, current lap times, and speeds as they happen
- Live video during track days and events, follow the action from the paddock or from home
- Phone GPS and RaceBox sessions both stream through the same live-event feed
Track day guide
How to time Circuit of the Americas with LapsHub
Circuit of the Americas opened in November 2012 as the first purpose-built Formula 1 facility in the United States, bringing the United States Grand Prix back to a dedicated road course after years at Indianapolis. Hermann Tilke's design uses the natural terrain southeast of Austin to create a 3.41-mile counterclockwise lap with 20 turns and roughly 133 feet of elevation change.
Download LapsHub free before you leave the paddock. Select Phone GPS for personal laps and live crew views. Pair a RaceBox when you want 25 Hz GPS. Follow organizer rules, including HPDE mode when clocks should stay off the Drive screen. See the HPDE lap timing guide for how to enable it.
- Turn 1: A steep uphill braking zone into a tight left-hander, one of the most dramatic corner entries in motorsport and a guaranteed first-lap bottleneck.
- Esses (Turns 3–6): High-speed left-right transitions inspired by Silverstone, a true test of aero balance and driver commitment.
- Turn 11 hairpin: Hard braking at the end of the long back straight, a primary overtaking zone in GT and prototype racing.
- Stadium section (Turns 16–18): A widening triple-apex complex inspired by Istanbul Park, multiple lines and late-race drama under the main grandstand.
FAQ
Circuit of the Americas lap timing FAQ
Can I time laps at Circuit of the Americas with my phone?
Yes. Download LapsHub free, pick Phone GPS, and time at Circuit of the Americas. Keep your crew live and review history after you park.
Is LapsHub free for Circuit of the Americas?
Yes. Phone GPS lap timing, crew live views, and coaching tools do not require a paid plan.
Where is Circuit of the Americas?
Circuit of the Americas is listed in the LapsHub catalog for Austin, Texas. Track length: 3.41 mi.
Do phone laps appear on the public leaderboard?
Phone sessions are for live-event views and your history. Public boards show approved rank-eligible laps. Download free either way.
Free lap timer
Time your next day at Circuit of the Americas free
Current public record: 2:24.316 by jonathan
Download LapsHub free. Time with phone GPS for your history and live crew feed. Pair a RaceBox when you want sharper GPS. Public boards show approved rank-eligible laps.