Tracks News: COTA does deal with Cash App, names corner after Andretti

Today, Circuit of The Americas (COTA) announced a new partnership with Cash App, the #1 finance app in the United States, to offer fans a seamless way to pay and save on concessions purchased at COTA. Beginning Friday, Cash App is offering an instant reward* of 15% back through their Boost feature for all food and beverage purchases made through Cash App’s debit card**, the Cash App Card.

Attendees can access this incentive by signing up for a free Cash App Card through their Cash App account and loading funds from their bank account. Cash App users can customize their physical Cash App Card in the app or use their virtual Cash App Card instantly by linking it to their mobile wallet. Attendees will get back 15% on food and beverage whenever they use their physical or virtual card at checkout.

A natural brand partner for COTA, Cash App redefines people’s relationship with money by helping them move it effortlessly between the people, places, and experiences they care about most. A partner of Red Bull Racing, Cash App aligns with COTA’s mission to bring first class service to their fans and guarantee a premier experience.

“COTA is really excited to partner with Cash App on this one-of-a-kind sponsorship and we’re thrilled to offer fans a seamless and instant reward on their food and beverage purchases through Cash App – the best partnerships are the ones that enhance the fan experience and this does just that.” said Scott Wessels, Vice President of Commercial Partnerships.

Download Cash App on any Android or iOS device at the Google Play Store or App Store before the event for a seamless on-site experience.

*The Cash App promotion is subject to a transaction limit of 5 transactions per day, with a $10 maximum credit per transaction. Neither Formula One nor Circuit of The Americas is a sponsor of the promotion. All inquiries regarding the promotion should be directed to Cash App.

**Debit card issued by Cash App’s bank partner(s).

Final Corner Re-Named after Mario Andretti

The Circuit of The Americas has renamed its final corner in honor of American racing legend Mario Andretti ahead of this weekend’s Formula 1 United States Grand Prix.

Ahead of its 10th grand prix this weekend in Austin, Texas, COTA announced on Monday that its final corner would be renamed ‘The Andretti corner’ in honor of Mario’s success.

A naming ceremony will take place to officially rename Turn 20 as ‘The Andretti’ this Thursday at COTA with Andretti in attendance.

Sergio Perez of Mexico driving the (11) Red Bull Racing RB16B Honda exits the final corner at Circuit of The Americas on October 22, 2021 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images). The corner will be renamed ‘The Andretti’ on Thursday.

ndretti is one of the most widely successful drivers in motorsport history, having won the 1978 Formula 1 world championship and taken 12 victories in his F1 career, as well as winning the 1969 Indianapolis 500, the 1967 Daytona 500 and four IndyCar titles.