The Circuit Breaker will stop riders on a section of track that tilts forward before releasing them into a 90-degree drop at speeds of up to 60 mph. It is Texas’ only tilt coaster. (Rendering courtesy COTALAND)
Circuit of the Americas is gearing up to go beyond racing with the opening of COTALAND Theme Park later this month.
A closer look
Officials said the park will offer everything from extreme-thrill coasters to children’s rides and family-friendly attractions.
Highlights include:
The Palindrome, an infinity shuttle coaster
The Soggy Logger, a log ride that ends with a splash
COTA Karting
Speed City Mini Golf
A 180-foot zip line
Hot Lap, which takes guests on a race car ride around the Formula 1 track
COTALAND's Wacky Worm coaster is geared toward families and younger riders. (Rendering courtesy COTALAND)
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The roughly 30-acre park will feature 33 attractions, with a compact layout designed in part to help keep guests and employees cooler during hot Central Texas summers.
Bobby Epstein, chairman and founder of COTA, discussed the approach with Community Impact before construction began.
“Most parks would spread this many rides out over a wider space, but what we’ve tried to do with this park is actually condense it a little bit so that we have more shade,” Epstein said.
Circuit of the Americas is a motorsports and entertainment venue in Del Valle that hosts Formula 1, concerts and other events. (Xorin Aeronautics/Community Impact)
What's next?
Beyond COTALAND, officials said they are planning a water park and, longer term, an on-site resort to expand the venue's year-round entertainment offerings.
Opening Sept. 26
Circuit of The Americas, 9111 Circuit of the Americas Blvd., Del Valle
