How would you and the kids like to drive on the same race track as the greatest Formula 1 cars?! On Sunday, May 10 from 12 – 5 p.m., Circuit of The Americas is inviting fans take a drive on its world-famous 3.4-mile track to collect donations for Central Texas Food Bank and host a parade of unity, hope, and fun!
You’ll get to join friends and neighbors safely from inside your own vehicle as you ascend the iconic “Turn 1” hill, weave through the challenging “esses” at Turns 3 and 4, and cruise down the same back stretch as drivers in Formula 1 have done. While you won’t be cruising at top speed at this event — cars won’t exceed 20 miles per hour — you will have the chance to safely take in all the sights from track in this parade. You’re encouraged to decorate your car in support of all the frontline workers with flags and positive window messages.
How to Participate: The goal of this event is to support The Central Texas Food Bank, and your gift of an online monetary donation or canned goods will help ensure the Food Bank’s shelves are stocked so they can respond when needed most. Germania Insurance will match up to $10,000 of donations. In addition, COTA and Austin Bold FC will match Germania’s donation of $10,000 as well!
Online donations are recommended due to the current climate, which you can make now at circuitoftheamericas.com/donate. Did you know that $1 can produce up to four meals?!
If you choose to donate cash or non-perishable items, there will be “touchless” locations available for self drop-off in the COTA garages.
While donations are much appreciated and recommended, they are not required to participate in this once-in-a-lifetime event. All are welcome!
“We’re grateful to our community for the many years of support and know that when this crisis ends, we’ll again unite in times of celebration, friendship, and fun. Thanks to the health care workers, community leaders, volunteers, and everyone who makes an effort to help a neighbor, friend, or stranger. Special appreciation goes out to our employees at COTA who are working to make this event possible. We’re all in this race together.” — Bobby Epstein, Founding Partner at Circuit of The Americas
For more info, including FAQs and instructions on where to line up, please visit circuitoftheamericas.com/donate!
If you’re out there on the track, we’d love to see it! Feel free to tag @do512family or #do512family in your social media posts. Have fun!
