Overview

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Join us for the second annual edition of Texas’ largest exotic rally, The Texas Grand Tour, an unforgettable two-day experience! Enjoy an exclusive COTA reception, drive alongside hundreds of exotics from across the state, and take on the legendary track during GT World Texas weekend.

On Day 1, independent rallies from Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio will converge in Austin for an exclusive welcome reception at the T11 Car Condos at Circuit of the Americas.

On Day 2, all participants will gather at a designated starting point for a police-escorted cruise to COTA to watch and participate in the GT World Texas festivities. Upon arrival, enjoy reserved exotic car corral parking beside the start-finish straight, trackside experiences, an exclusive TEN VIP Lounge, and the highlight of the weekend—parade laps in front of thousands of race fans.

All attendees receive complimentary admission to the race, along with access to the TEN VIP Lounge in the main grandstands, offering unprecedented views of the start-finish straight.

Be part of history.

Day 1: Arrival & Reception Day

Independent City Rallies

12:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Independent rally from Dallas to Austin
12:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Independent rally from Houston to Austin
2:00 PM – 4:30 PM: Independent rally from San Antonio to Austin

COTA Welcome Reception

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM: COTA reception at the T11 COTA Car Community, featuring open bar, passed appetizers, live entertainment, and more.

Day 2: Texas Grand Tour & Parade Lap Day

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Meet-up location arrival and check-in
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Police-escorted drive from North Austin to Circuit of the Americas
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM: COTA arrival & lineup at the TEN exotic car corral
11:40 AM – 12:15 PM: Trackside grid walks
12:30 PM – 3:30 PM: GT World Texas feature race & military flyover
3:45 PM – 4:15 PM: On-track COTA parade laps with 250+ exotics

Where should I stay?

The Exotics Network has secured an exclusive, heavily discounted courtesy room block at Fairmont Austin for Texas Grand Tour guests.

King Room Rate: $259 per night plus tax
Double Queen Room Rate: $259 per night plus tax

Flexible cancellation: Reservations can be canceled up to 24 hours prior to arrival with no penalty.

Rooms are limited and will sell out as the event approaches.

Click here to book your stay!

FOR SPECTATORS ONLY:

Want to come out and see the largest gathering of exotic cars ever on track at COTA? We would love to see you on Sunday!

Please note that the Day 1 Welcome Reception is a strictly private event. However, fans are encouraged to join us at COTA on Day 2 (Sunday) to enjoy the GT World Challenge race and watch the massive 250+ exotic car parade lap.

To access COTA as a spectator on Sunday, you will need to purchase a general admission ticket to the GT World Challenge. Use code "TEN26" at checkout to get a discount off your ticket purchase!

Click here to purchase tickets for GT World Texas!

FAQ

What kind of access do we get to the GT World Texas race?

All Texas Grand Tour guests receive complimentary admission on Sunday (Race Day).

Additionally, your Texas Grand Tour ticket includes access to the air-conditioned TEN VIP Lounge located in the Main Grandstands, featuring reserved seating and unprecedented views of the start-finish straight.

Food & beverage will be available for purchase.

Additional perks of your ticket include:

• Exclusive parking in the TEN exotic car corral
• Access to the paddock & garages
• Access to the Fan Zone & autograph sessions
• Access to trackside grid walks

Do I need to attend both days of the event?

No, but we highly encourage it.

If you can only attend one day, we strongly recommend Day 2 (Sunday, April 27th) for the historic parade laps at Circuit of the Americas—the largest gathering of exotic cars ever on track at COTA.

How long will we be at COTA on Sunday?

We will arrive at COTA between 11:30 AM and 12:00 PM, with parade laps scheduled from 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM.

Guests are welcome to leave at any time, but we strongly encourage staying for the parade laps, as this will be a historic moment with the most exotic cars ever on track at COTA.

If I’m coming from outside Austin, where should I stay?

The Exotics Network has secured a block of 300 rooms per night (Saturday & Sunday) at Fairmont Austin for Texas Grand Tour guests.

King Room Rate: $259 per night plus tax
Double Queen Room Rate: $259 per night plus tax

Flexible cancellation: Reservations can be canceled up to 24 hours prior to arrival with no penalty.

Rooms are limited and will sell out as the event approaches.

Click here to book your stay!

Can I trailer my car to Austin instead of driving it?

Yes. A designated trailer parking location will be available for your convenience.

Please contact our team at info@theexoticsnetwork.com for additional details.

If I’m coming from outside Austin, do I need to join an independent rally?

No. While we’ve partnered with several groups to organize rallies into Austin for convenience, participation in these rallies is completely optional. Guests are welcome to arrive independently.

Who is organizing the independent rallies?

We are partnering with several top-tier automotive groups, including:

Houston — Post Oak Motor Cars & SW HTX Exotics
Dallas — ParkUpFront
San Antonio — Salvo Rally & Dominion Motor Club

What is the cost of the event?

The total cost is $150 + fees & taxes for the full two-day experience.

This ticket is per car and includes two guests.