Denny Hamlin defeated Martin Truex Jr. in a thrilling Bristol race with heavy tire wear, won by Joe Gibbs Racing as they navigated slower traffic. Brad Keselowski, another seasoned driver, came in third.
As the series moves to the challenging COTA road circuit in Austin, Texas, Truex is currently tied with Kyle Larson for the lead in regular season points.
The event’s current champion is Tyler Reddick. Two notable ringers will be competing in the race: Kamui Kobayashi will be making his second Cup start of the season, while Shane van Gisbergen will be making his third.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. declared this week’s news that he will compete in the NASCAR Xfinity Series event in September at Bristol. Bowman Gray Stadium’s racing operations will likewise be taken over by NASCAR.
What is the NASCAR at COTA schedule?
Friday, March 22
- 3:30 pm ET – NASCAR Truck Series practice – FOX SPORTS 1
- 4:00 pm ET – NASCAR Truck Series qualifying – FOX SPORTS 1
- 5:30 pm ET – NASCAR Xfinity Series practice – FOX SPORTS 1
- 6:00 pm ET – NASCAR Xfinity Series qualifying – FOX SPORTS 1
Saturday, March 23
- 10:00 am ET – NASCAR Cup Series practice – FOX SPORTS 2
- 11:30 am ET – NASCAR Cup Series qualifying – FOX SPORTS 1
- 1:30 pm ET – NASCAR Truck Series race (42 laps) – FOX SPORTS 1
- 5:00 pm ET – NASCAR Xfinity Series race (48 laps) – FOX SPORTS 1
Sunday, March 24
- 3:30 pm ET – NASCAR Cup Series race (68 laps) – FOX
How can you watch the NASCAR Cup Series at COTA?
- Date: Sunday, March 24
- TV show start time: 3:30 p.m. ET
- Stages/Laps: (15-15-38) – 68 laps
- TV channel: FOX | TSN (Canada) | Other international viewing options
- Live stream: FOX Sports Streaming
- Radio: PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio
Who is racing in the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix at COTA?
The largest field of cars since the Daytona 500 is 39 for the Cup Series event three open entries. Three-time Supercars champion Shane van Gisbergen will drive the No. 16 vehicle for Kaulig Racing, while A.J. Allmendinger will drive the No. 13. Additionally, Kamui Kobayashi, the previous Le Mans 24 overall champion, is back, piloting the No. 50 for 23XI Racing. In more than two years, MBM Motorsports is returning to the Cup Series, and Timmy Hill will be driving their No. 66 car.
| No. | Driver | Team | Manufacturer |
| 1 | Ross Chastain | Trackhouse Racing | Chevrolet |
| 2 | Austin Cindric | Team Penske | Ford |
| 3 | Austin Dillon | Richard Childress Racing | Chevrolet |
| 4 | Josh Berry | Stewart-Haas Racing | Ford |
| 5 | Kyle Larson | Hendrick Motorsports | Chevrolet |
| 6 | Brad Keselowski | RFK Racing | Ford |
| 7 | Corey LaJoie | Spire Motorsports | Chevrolet |
| 8 | Kyle Busch | Richard Childress Racing | Chevrolet |
| 9 | Chase Elliott | Hendrick Motorsports | Chevrolet |
| 10 | Noah Gragson | Stewart-Haas Racing | Ford |
| 11 | Denny Hamlin | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota |
| 12 | Ryan Blaney | Team Penske | Ford |
| 13 | AJ Allmendinger | Kaulig Racing | Chevrolet |
| 14 | Chase Briscoe | Stewart-Haas Racing | Ford |
| 15 | Kaz Grala | Rick Ware Racing | Ford |
| 16 | Shane van Gisbergen | Kaulig Racing | Chevrolet |
| 17 | Chris Buescher | RFK Racing | Ford |
| 19 | Martin Truex Jr. | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota |
| 20 | Christopher Bell | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota |
| 21 | Harrison Burton | Wood Brothers Racing | Ford |
| 22 | Joey Logano | Team Penske | Ford |
| 23 | Bubba Wallace | 23XI Racing | Toyota |
| 24 | William Byron | Hendrick Motorsports | Chevrolet |
| 31 | Daniel Hemric | Kaulig Racing | Chevrolet |
| 34 | Michael McDowell | Front Row Motorsports | Ford |
| 38 | Todd Gilliland | Front Row Motorsports | Ford |
| 41 | Ryan Preece | Stewart-Haas Racing | Ford |
| 42 | John Hunter Nemechek | Legacy Motor Club | Toyota |
| 43 | Erik Jones | Legacy Motor Club | Toyota |
| 45 | Tyler Reddick | 23XI Racing | Toyota |
| 47 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | JTG Daugherty Racing | Chevrolet |
| 48 | Alex Bowman | Hendrick Motorsports | Chevrolet |
| 50 | Kamui Kobayashi | 23XI Racing | Toyota |
| 51 | Justin Haley | Rick Ware Racing | Chevrolet |
| 54 | Ty Gibbs | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota |
| 66 | Timmy Hill | MBM Motorsports | Ford |
| 71 | Zane Smith | Spire Motorsports | Chevrolet |
| 77 | Carson Hocevar | Spire Motorsports | Chevrolet |
| 99 | Daniel Suarez | Trackhouse Racing | Chevrolet |
