Charlotte could host X Games in 2014

[Collective]

Originally Posted by SunnyKayak

Like I predicted in above post from 5th of May, how could they refuse COTA its new and has everything in one place that they would need in addition the weather is not fickle.

I went to the F1 GP last November and it is an impressive facility.

[Feltdesigner]

I had a feeling we wouldn't get it but I was hoping I would be wrong.

While this will be held 20 minutes outside of Austin I still think the vibe of the city plays a big part in the selection.

[Stripes17]

Originally Posted by topchief1

Looks like it was a two horse race that we and Chicago were never really a part of. Personally, I find the winter games, be it X games, or Olympics, to be much more interesting than summer games. Now if you'll excuse me, I need to go throw out these grapes that turned really sour for some reason.

I don't think it was a two horse race. The article in the link was written for Detroit media and they addressed Detroit's situation as it was of local interest. At least that's how I read it anyway.