CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS™ CHRISTENS NEW TRACK WITH ‘FIRST LAP CEREMONY’

Circuit of The Americas today began the final countdown to the 2012 FORMULA 1 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX by officially christening its new, Grade 1 racing surface with a “First Lap Ceremony,” featuring a collection of celebrity drivers, local dignitaries and VIP clients, and a sampling of the types of race cars that will compete at the Circuit during the 2013 motorsports season. The invitation-only event was presented by Pirelli, the exclusive tire provider for Formula 1™ racing, and featured members of the Lotus F1 Team.