SPORTS
3.4-mile circuit track with capacity for 120,000 fans, the facility is designed for any and all classes of racing—from motor power to human power. Circuit of The Americas is ideally situated on a 1000-acre site in southeast Austin, approximately two miles from Austin Bergstrom International Airport, and has scenic views of downtown.
movement. There are now more than 300 Flat Track Derby leagues worldwide, with more forming every week. In its current incarnation, Roller Derby is a genuine athletic competition complete with well-defined rules, divisions, tournaments and governing body: the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA).
In 2003 Texas Rollergirls was formed as the only sports league of its kind. Texas Rollergirls Rock-n-Rollerderby® is credited for inspiring the current Flat Track Derby
If you prefer the thrill, energy and excitement of ice hockey, the Texas Stars are your team. Just north of Austin in the suburb of Cedar Park is the Cedar Park Center, a venue which proudly hosts the Texas Stars, an American Hockey League team. Owned by the National Hockey League’s Dallas Stars, they are a prominent team that can currently boast the Calder Cup win in 2014. Watching a game in this beautiful center is exciting, and an escape from the Texas heat is an additional benefit. For the sports lover, Austin has lots to offer. Despite its populous, Austin doesn’t have a club in any major professional sports league. This doesn’t stop the locals from loving their Longhorns with a passion, taking in an exciting Formula 1™ race or enjoying the unique local pastime that is the Texas Rollergirls.
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