from xgamesaustin.com
June 5 - 8, 2014
SUMMER
Austin and Circuit of The Americas host the X Games June 5-8, 2014!
WHAT?The X Games has grown into a worldwide sporting event, controlled and arranged by the ESPN nework, which focuses on extreme sports. The inaugural X Games were held in summer 1995 in Rhode Island. Participants compete to win bronze, silver and gold medals, and prize money.
Austin, Texas, the Live Music Capital of the World, has been selected to host one of six stops on the Global X Games circuit for the next four years, ESPN announced Wednesday.
Austin was chosen from a pool of four finalists and will replace longtime host Los Angeles, which is bidding adieu to the X Games after 11 years in the summer spotlight.
WHERE?
Circuit of The Americas (COTA), a 1,600-acre sports and entertainment venue 20 minutes southeast of downtown Austin, submitted the winning bid. COTA opened last year and already hosts the only Formula One race in America, the U.S. Grand Prix, which attracted 260,000 fans during its debut weekend last November.
Scott Guglielmino, ESPN's senior vice president for programming and Global X, said Austin's vibrant spirit, as well as the potential for a "festival feel" at COTA, helped sway X Games decision-makers.
Austin Mayor Lee Leffingwell said in a statement: "The X Games celebrate fitness, courage and individuality -- traits greatly valued by our community -- and we look forward to showing the world all of the wonderful things Austin has to offer."
from embassysuites.com
WHERE TO STAY?
Embassy Suites Austin Arboretum is 25 minutes from the Circuit of the Americas and the Summer XGames Action. All guests enjoy:
- Free cooked to order breakfast
- Complimentary Evening Reception
- Free internet
- Two Room Suite
- Packages that include Gift Cards, Bonus HHonor Points and more!
CLICK HERE to pick the overnight package perfect for your XGames Experience.
Check out the Official Bid Video - See why Austin was selected !
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