Circuit of the Americas
Circuit of the Americas partners with RUCKUS to enable amazing Wi-Fi-powered experiences
For Circuit of the Americas (COTA), a premier motorsports and entertainment venue, delivering a memorable fan experience is everything. But expectations have changed for large venues, and fans expect not just an event, but a great experience.
COTA reached out to RUCKUS Networks and its partner SmartWAVE Technologies to meet unprecedented wireless demands at a major race event. Using RUCKUS Wi-Fi 7 solutions, more than 36,000 people connected to the network for ticketing, point of sale, and wireless communications. RUCKUS empowers COTA to support 700 events a year with agility and innovation.
“More than 36,000 people connected to the network during the biggest event of the year, with speeds up to 1 Gbps and passing over 39 TB of data, providing a connected experience like never before.”
Joseph Krek IT manager at Circuit of the Americas
Fast Facts
- World-class venue for Formula 1, MotoGP, and NASCAR 1
- 120,000 capacity
- 700 events per year hosted
Solution
- Ruckus Wi-Fi 7 access points
Key Outcomes
- 500,000 people connected over race weekend
- 36,000 connected at biggest event
- 1 Gbps speeds supported
