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Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Don’t forget to share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends!\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"},"annotations":[{"startTime":60.2,"endTime":70.0,"type":"concept","title":"Circuit of the Americas","url":"/glossary/circuit-of-the-americas","quote":"...what's Koda circuit of the Americas. That is the purpose built F1 track just outside of Austin. It is awesome.","canonicalId":"concept:circuit-of-the-americas","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"Circuit of the Americas (COTA) is a purpose-built Formula 1 track located just outside of Austin, Texas. It is known for its challenging layout and has hosted numerous motorsport events, including the United States Grand Prix.","simplifiedExplanation":"Circuit of the Americas is a racetrack in Texas designed for Formula 1 racing. 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