[3][5] Harris Hill Raceway was conceived as a local place to drive high-performance cars, responding to the lack of club-based tracks in Central Texas.

[6] The track broadened its offerings to driver education, corporate events, and team programs in response to the recession,[3] and gained sponsorship from Austin-area Mazda dealers.

[1] In summer 2020 the track re-paved the rough surface and brought the back section between turns 6 and 7 inward to allow construction of FM 110.

Harris Hill also hosts H2R Challenge (Miata, 914, and Mustang classes),[10][11] Longhorn Racing Academy (HPDE)[12][13] and other driver training courses,[8][1] SCCA's Track Night in America,[14] ChampCar Endurance Series,[15] and press events.

[4] Built upon 150 acres (0.61 km2)[20] of clay soil of the Texas Blackland Prairies,[21] Harris Hill develops bumps that add to its character.