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AUSTIN, Texas – Lone Star Le Mans returns to Circuit of The Americas (COTA) on Labor Day weekend 2024, as the sixth round of the 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship.
The six-hour-long endurance event is known for bringing the spirit of the historic 24 Hours of Le Mans to Texas. Consisting of over 30 Hypercars and GT cars, Lone Star Le Mans first ran at COTA in September 2013 and continued yearly until 2017. The race was last held at COTA in February 2020.
“It’s an honor to have the World Endurance Championship back at our circuit. The quality of racing is top-notch, and the cars are spectacular. I’m certain the drivers, fans, manufacturers and teams will enjoy Texas hospitality. We look forward to welcoming the WEC in 2024!” said Bobby Epstein, COTA chairman and co-founder.
The COTA round is the only WEC stop in North America in 2024. Throughout the event, up to three drivers per car will take shifts, and pit stops and tire strategies will be extremely consequential amidst the track conditions. Race fans will have the freedom to view the race from multiple turns with a standard general admission ticket – and upgrade the experience to include a pit-lane grid walk and driver autograph session.
FIA WEC CEO Frédéric Lequien said, “The FIA WEC action at COTA will be truly spectacular next year with a minimum of 10 global manufacturers competing across our Hypercar and GT3 categories. COTA will be the only North American stop in our 2024 calendar and we are working hard with the team on the ground to put on a fantastic weekend of entertainment for the fans. We can’t wait to bring the Spirit of Le Mans back to Texas!”
WEC features some of the best endurance drivers with Hypercar and GT3 race cars from the likes of Porsche, Cadillac, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Toyota, Peugeot, Alpine and BMW. Many of the same cars and drivers from the famed 24 Hours of Le Mans will compete in Austin. The International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) will be present during the weekend, as well, with the Mustang Challenge and Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America. COTA anticipates other additions to the event to announce in due course.
Tickets are on sale now at TheCircuit.com/WEC.