The Circuit of the Americas (COTA) is hoping to hold a NASCAR race in the near future according to Chairman Bobby Epstein.
The venue, which was purpose built for Formula 1, has begun to expand the series it hosts including the World Endurance Championship (WEC), IMSA, Australian V8 Supercars and the American Le Mans Series.
Epstein is now looking to host America's most populare racing series, NASCAR.
"I’ve had contact with NASCAR officials, and we’ve heard from their fans and drivers," Epstein told the American-Stateman. "Everyone seems to want to be here, so I see no reason why it couldn’t come together.
"It’s something fans are asking for in droves. We hear it, and I’m assuming [NASCAR] hears it, too. They are continuing to tweak their product, looking for new ideas. This would be something different, a change of pace.
"I’d be pretty optimistic it could happen because NASCAR said they want more road courses, more non-ovals. Now that they’ve said that, this is the best one in the country. So if enough fans want them here, I think they’ll be here one day."
Although F1 officials have objected to the circuit hosting a rival series such as NASCAR, Epstein is confident the sports new owners, American-based Liberty Media, will be more accepting.
"I think the objections might be a little lighter than they used to be. I don’t think they would fight it strongly. That might be one of the healthy changes that could happen with Liberty’s ownership."
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