2026 WEC Lone Star Le Mans
This event has finished.
The 2027 edition runs 10 to 12 September.
Why You Should Go
The only North American stop of the 2026 World Endurance Championship season.
Format
3-day endurance race
Crowd
65,000+ (2024) · petrolheads & international visitors
Vibe
Family-friendly, Festival
About This Event
A six-hour endurance race for Hypercar prototypes and LMGT3 grand touring cars on the 5.5km Circuit of the Americas — the only North American stop on the WEC calendar. Twenty turns through dramatic elevation changes, including a 40-metre climb to Turn 1 and sections inspired by Silverstone's Maggotts-Becketts-Chapel and Istanbul's Turn 8.
1What to Expect
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2Best Way to Experience It
- Turn 1 grandstand sits highest at the circuit with views over pit road
- Shuttles run between main grandstand, food areas, and the observation tower
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3Logistics
- On-site parking available with online booking offering quicker access
- Single-day parking available for purchase upon arrival
- Accessible shuttles available on each route with loading upon request
- COTA typically experiences extreme heat during race weekends
4Frequently Asked Questions
- Best fit if you enjoy championship racing: Round six of eight-stop 2026 WEC season brings Hypercar prototypes and LMGT3 grand tourers to only North American round, six-hour endurance format creates strategic pit windows, driver changes, manufacturer showdowns.
- Best fit if you value dramatic contrast circuits: Circuit of the Americas' 133-foot climb to Turn 1 complex visible throughout facility, 20 corners across 3.4 miles blend Silverstone's Maggotts-Becketts sequence with Hockenheim's arena, Istanbul Turn Eight replica.
- Best fit if you like accessible paddock experiences: $100 three-day paddock pass grants walk-up access among factory teams, 65,000 attendance allows relaxed fan atmosphere versus F1's 400,000 crowds, Labor Day Weekend festival environment with manufacturer activations.
- Not ideal if you prioritize comfortable viewing conditions: Early September Austin averages 91°F highs with minimal circuit shade, six-hour race format requires extended outdoor exposure in Texas heat, 23% rainfall chance brings humidity when wet.
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