The Sea Lion Splash will be one of the featured shows in the Fan Zone for the Feb. 27-March 1 DuraMAX Grand Prix Powered by RelaDyne NASCAR weekend at
Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas. Photo credit: Sea Lion Splash.

By Mike Haag, Raceday San Antonio

AUSTIN, Texas – The Sea Lion Splash show, circus acts, stilt walkers and magicians will add a different element of surprise to the Fan Zone at this weekend’s DuraMAX Grand Prix Powered by RelaDyne at Circuit of The Americas.

The Sea Lion Splash show, located near the Grand Plaza entrance, will highlight the fun and unique experience. The show is free to all ticketed guests. The sea lions will showcase their skills by balancing balls, shooting hoops, dancing, doing handstands and a bunch more exciting tricks.

The Fan Zone will also including the following entertainers:

• KARDENNI the Magician: Already planning a magical NASCAR weekend? Let’s lock it in. This award-winning magician and regular performer at Walt Disney World will amaze fans with sleight of hand, mind-bending illusions and a dose of laugh-out-loud humor fueled by sharp storytelling.
• Jason D’Vaude, The Circus Man: Step right up. Jason brings Big Top energy to the Fan Zone with a comedy-driven show blending fire artistry, juggling, balancing acts and heart-pounding stunts that keep fans on the edge of their seats.
• Funkanometry: Back by popular demand, this dynamic hip hop and pop dance duo from Canada returns after wowing audiences on “America’s Got Talent.” Known for viral routines that rack up millions of views, Funkanometry delivers non-stop movement, rhythm and wow factor.
• AmirrorCAN MEN: A can’t-miss fan favorite, this trio roams the grounds in custom mirrored suits representing our red, white and blue. Part performance art, part patriotic spectacle, they are impossible to miss – and impossible not to photograph.
• Animal Stilt Walkers:  Yes, literally larger than life. These towering entertainers put a wild twist on a Fan Zone classic, dressed as safari favorites including giraffes, zebras, lions and more, delighting fans of all ages.

All of the Fan Zone activities are centered around the racing action at COTA this weekend that will feature the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Focused Health 250 on Saturday, Feb. 28 (2 p.m. CT), and Cup Series DuraMAX Grand Prix Powered by RelaDyne on Sunday, March 1 (2:30 p.m.).

For more information, visit NASCARatCOTA.com.  You can also track of all things NASCAR at COTA by following on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@NASCARatCOTA).