Motor Speedway Resort (MSR) Houston is a

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race track located in

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. The track uses a membership system similar to that of

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s where members may use the course for a nominal fee per use. The track has recently begun hosting its own racing series for club members. The main 17-turn track is wide and driven counter-clockwise (typical) or clockwise. The facility has a separate banked-turn karting course also with 17 turns, a

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track in size, and a

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. The course is also often used for track rentals that may involve professional race teams, particularly those in various sports car series as well as the

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and

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. MSR Houston is the home of the following: Hands On Driving Academy, DESports Racing, WildWing America, Tramontana America, and Spec Racer Sports.

References

External links

MSR Houston official websiteSpec Racer SportsHands On Driving Academy veterans outreach driving school
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