This Sunday, the NASCAR Cup Series rolls into Austin, Texas, for the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas. It marks the first road-course race of the season, setting a thrilling tone for the weeks ahead.

EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix
A general view of practice for the NASCAR Cup Series EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas on March 01, 2025 in Austin, Texas.
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Last week in Atlanta, a controversial caution on the final lap allowed Christopher Bell to secure the win. Carson Hocevar took second, followed by Kyle Larson, Ryan Blaney, and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. It was an action-packed finish that left fans buzzing. Now, all eyes are on who will take the checkered flag at COTA.

Here’s how you can catch all the excitement:

This Grand Prix has shifted from being the sixth race of the season for the past three years. In 2024, William Byron dominated the race, leading 42 of the 68 laps to victory after starting from the pole position. He also won the season-opening Daytona 500 and currently sits second in the points standings, just behind Ryan Blaney.

Last year’s race saw Bell finishing second after leading for nine laps, with Ty Gibbs, Alex Bowman, and Tyler Reddick rounding out the top five. This year, a new face joins the competition. Rising star Connor Zilisch will make his Cup Series debut, driving a Red Bull-sponsored car for Trackhouse. This marks Red Bull’s exciting return to NASCAR.

Who will clinch a playoff spot with a victory in 2025? Be sure to tune in on Sunday for the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix to find out!