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Circuit Of The Americas To Change Course Layout For Cup And XFINITY Races

by MikeNovember 21, 2024

The fifth running of the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix for the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) season will arrive with a distinctive new look and feel for both drivers and fans alike at Circuit of The Americas (COTA).

The EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix, the season’s third race set for Sunday, March 2 (2:30 p.m. CT, TV: FOX, Radio: PRN, SiriusXM), will shift from COTA’s 3.41-mile, 20-turn Full Course layout to the facility’s equally challenging 2.3-mile, 20-turn National Course. The NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS), which returns to COTA for a fifth season, will also utilize the National Course for the Focused Health 250 on Saturday, March 1 (1:30 p.m. CT, TV: CW, Radio: PRN, SiriusXM). (more…)

Silver Hare Racing: Jake Drew, Boris Said Jr., Vincent Apple Head to COTA Finale

by MikeNovember 1, 2024

Jake Drew Looks To Lock Down Rookie, Young Guns Championships, Joined by Boris Said Jr., TA2 Series Newcomer Vincent Apple

HIGH POINT, N.C. (Oct. 31, 2024) – A pair of season-long championships are on the line in the Silver Hare Racing camp as it heads to the 2024 Cube 3 Architecture TA2 Series finale Sunday at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas.

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TeamSLR: Barry Boes, Carson Kvapil, Tristan McKee, Evan Slater Spark High-Energy COTA Finale Lineup

by MikeOctober 31, 2024

With Pro-Am Title Clinched, Barry Boes Eyes Top Overall Result Joined by Teens Tristan McKee and Evan Slater, 21-Year-Old Carson Kvapil, for TA2 Season Finale

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (Oct. 31, 2024) – With one title already in the bag, a quartet of TeamSLR M1 Racecars competitors are ready to hit the majestic Circuit of the Americas road course in Austin, Texas, to close out the 2024 Cube 3 Architecture TA2 Series season during Sunday’s COTA SpeedTour event.

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Dempsey-Wright Motorsports, Dempsey, and Long Welcome Tanner Foust to Austin Six-Hour Effort

by MikeOctober 22, 2024

BATAVIA, Ohio. (October 22, 2024) – In anticipation of the conclusion of the Porsche Endurance Challenge North America championship at Circuit of The Americas (COTA) next month, Dempsey-Wright Motorsports has announced the addition of Tanner Foust to the driver lineup of the No. 98 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport, joining Patrick Dempsey and Patrick Long to the season finale event.

“It’s an incredible honor to be invited as the third driver for this powerhouse motorsports duo,” said Foust. “Pat Long and Patrick Dempsey are two of my personal heroes; they are both extremely inspirational on and off the track. To top it off, we’re hitting the iconic COTA circuit in a Wright Motorsports-prepped Porsche GT4—it doesn’t get much better than that! What makes this even more special is that, after more than 25 years in racing, this will be my official debut in an officially sanctioned sports car race.” (more…)

RB19 To Sport Special Fan-Designed Livery At Circuit of the Americas

by MikeOctober 19, 2023

For the second time this season Oracle Red Bull Racing have turned the RB19 into a canvas for the Team’s fans. Artwork from a member of ‘The Paddock‘ – Oracle Red Bull Racing’s free loyalty programme – will decorate the 2023 Constructors’ Championship-winning car at the Circuit of the Americas this weekend. Here is all you need to know: (more…)

NASCAR Cup Series News & Notes – Sonoma Raceway

by MikeJune 8, 2023June 8, 2023

Busch’s bid for a third title seems more and more likely

For the first time since 2010-2011, the Richard Childress Racing organization has put up back-to-back seasons (2022-2023) of at least three NASCAR Cup Series wins. Over the last two years, the one common denominator in the RCR Victory Lane celebrations has been crew chief Randall Burnett, who has led Tyler Reddick to three wins in 2022, and now has led veteran Kyle Busch to three wins this season.

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Wright Motorsports Dominates at Circuit of the Americas

by MikeMay 22, 2023

AUSTIN, Tex., (May 22, 2023) – The Wright Motorsports Porsches dominated the race weekend at Circuit of the Americas, sweeping both GT World Challenge America powered by AWS victories, and earning an additional three podium finishes at the Austin, Texas- area track. Drivers Adam Adelson and Elliott Skeer won the two headlining races of the weekend, followed by second and third-place finishes by Charlie Luck and Jan Heylen in the No. 45 Porsche 911 GT3 R. (more…)

The Chronicles of Reddick. Win at COTA.

by Chuck AbramsMarch 27, 2023March 31, 2023

Let’s start this off with a huge hand clap for Tyler Reddick as he overcame a difficult track under hot conditions battling an opponent who was better than he was on restarts. Reddick led 41 laps while battling William Byron, who led 28, in a race that saw them seesaw the lead back and forth after starting out on the front row.

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Circuit of The Americas sets the stage for the NASCAR Cup Series

by MikeMarch 23, 2023March 23, 2023

Crank up the lights and focus-in the cameras, because the stage is set for the NASCAR Cup Series to return to one of the country’s premiere tracks, the Circuit of The Americas (COTA), for the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix this Sunday, March 26 at 3:30 p.m. ET on FOX, PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

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Sheehan Survives TA2 Barrel for Top Twenty Finish

by MikeNovember 10, 2022

Austin, TEXAS – November 9, 2022 – New Hampshire’s Tom Sheehan made the long trip down to Texas worthwhile with what he called a fun drive in the final round of the 2022 Trans Am presented by Pirelli Championship season. One of the most experienced and skilful drivers on the circuit, Tom survived a minor shunt to finish in the Top 20 despite damage to the car slowing his progress over the final laps.

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Formula 1 in America: Sunday’s United States Grand Prix Airing Live on ABC

by Lou ModestinoOctober 20, 2022

After racing around the world in a season that began in March, Formula 1 is in the United States this weekend for the second and final time this year. ABC will have a live telecast of the Formula 1 Aramco United States Grand Prix on Sunday, Oct. 23, with coverage from Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, beginning at 1:30 p.m. ET. The race starts at 3 p.m. (more…)

Circuit of The Americas Announce Several New Year-Round Sponsors in Advance of COTA’s 10th Birthday

by MikeOctober 18, 2022

AUSTIN, Texas (October 18, 2022) – Circuit of The Americas (COTA) announced today several new year-round strategic business partners that significantly enhance the fan experience, while also proving that COTA is a valuable marketing vehicle for their sponsors.

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Circuit Of The Americas’ Turn 20 To Be Dedicated To U.S. Racing Legend Mario Andretti

by MikeOctober 17, 2022

AUSTIN, TX (October 17^th, 2022) – Circuit of The Americas (COTA) announced today that it will dedicate Turn 20 to Italian-born, American racing legend and former COTA ambassador, Mario Andretti. Renowned as perhaps the most versatile racer of all time, Andretti is one of only two drivers to have won races in Formula 1, IndyCar, the World Sportscar Championship, and NASCAR.

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New Grandstand Seats For Formula 1 Aramco United States Grand Prix 2022

by Lou ModestinoAugust 19, 2022August 19, 2022

Austin, TX (August 18th, 2022) – For the first time ever, Circuit of The Americas (COTA) has created an infield viewing grandstand for the Formula 1 Aramco United States Grand Prix (USGP) coming to Austin this October. This year’s race will be the 10th USGP to be held at COTA and marks COTA’s 10th birthday. With so much to celebrate, a brand-new grandstand at the infield of The Circuit is just one of COTA’s plans to make this year’s festival-like event bigger and better than ever. (more…)

Ross Chastain Wins at COTA Out of One Heck of a Finish

by Chuck AbramsMarch 28, 2022March 28, 2022

Ross Chastain continued an incredible 2022 as the third driver to become a first time winner this season. In a race that saw plenty of drama, Chastain steadily climbed through the field and wound up in an epic battle for the lead between himself and three other drivers during the final laps; Allmendinger, Bowman, and Reddick.

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Reigning Rolex 24 LMP2 Champion Kyle Tilley to make NASCAR Cup Series debut with Live Fast Motorsports at COTA

by MikeMay 12, 2021

Kyle Tilley, reigning Rolex 24 LMP2 Champion and Asian LeMans Series Pro/Am Champion, will make his NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) debut at Circuit of the Americas with Live Fast Motorsports. (more…)

Circuit of the Americas Boss Sees Room for a Third F1 Race for U.S.

by Lou ModestinoMay 10, 2021

Formula 1’s future in the United States looks stronger than ever.

The sport has recently announced a new and exciting Miami Grand Prix for 2022, and there have been several big new U.S. sponsors come into the sport with Red Bull landing Oracle and Walmart. (more…)

NASCAR Camping World Truck Series News & Notes – Darlington Raceway

by MikeMay 6, 2021

The Triple Truck Challenge was introduced in 2019, as a three-race program that provides drivers in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series an opportunity to win up to $500,000 in bonus money. (more…)

NASCAR Cup Series News & Notes – Kansas Speedway

by MikeApril 29, 2021

After a wild race at the behemoth that is Talladega Superspeedway last weekend, the NASCAR Cup Series prepares for this Sunday’s Buschy McBusch Race 400 (3 p.m. ET on FS1, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) at Kansas Speedway, its fourth event of the 2021 season on a 1.5-mile track. (more…)

NASCAR Xfinity Series News & Notes – Off Weekend

by MikeApril 29, 2021

Time was of the essence on Saturday as a thunderstorm was barreling toward Talladega Superspeedway in the middle of the NASCAR Xfinity Series race. The competition was fierce but as the skies opened up, it was Kaulig Racing’s Jeb Burton that was able to hold onto the lead just before the final caution came out before the race was red-flagged and ultimately called because of weather securing his first career NASCAR Xfinity Series win. (more…)