The NASCAR Cup Series is hitting the road for its third race of the season, trading the chaos of superspeedway pack racing for the technical challenge of Circuit of the Americas in Austin.
For the first time, the NASCAR Cup Series will race on a shortened Circuit of the Americas layout Sunday. The 20-turn, 2.4-mile “National” circuit shaves nearly a mile off the original track, speeding up lap times by about a minute. To compensate, the race now spans 95 laps, up from last year’s 68-lap event on the Formula One configuration.
This shift in terrain demands a completely different strategy from the 37 drivers set to take on COTA’s demanding layout. While tracks like Daytona, Talladega, and Atlanta favor high-speed drafting and aggressive blocking, road courses require pinpoint accuracy. A miscalculated move near a chicane could send a driver spinning in a cloud of tire smoke.
Fortunately, the field is stacked with drivers well-versed in navigating the 18-turn course. Chase Elliott, Ross Chastain, William Byron, and Tyler Reddick have all tasted victory at this venue and are expected to be serious contenders once again.
Adding to the mix is Shane van Gisbergen, the Trackhouse Racing recruit and three-time Supercars champion, who has quickly established himself as one of NASCAR’s premier road course specialists.
The Sporting News has everything you need to know about the 2025 EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix, including TV Channel, streaming options, radio station and starting grid.
What time does the NASCAR race start today?
- Track: Circuit of the Americas (2.4-mile road course) in Austin, Texas
- Date: Sunday, Mon. 2
- Time: 3 p.m. ET or 12 p.m. PT
- Length: 65 laps, 156 miles | Stages: 20 laps, 20 laps, 25 laps
The Austin Race is scheduled to start at 3:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, Mon. 2. The race will be held at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas.
What channel is NASCAR on today?
- TV channel: FOX (U.S.) | USA Network (Canada)
- Live stream: Fubo
The EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix will be broadcast nationally on FOX in the United States, with USA Network airing the race in Canada. Streaming options include MAX for in-car cameras and the FOX Sports app.
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NASCAR radio station for Echomark Automotive Grand Prix
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NASCAR Austin starting lineup 2025
| Starting pos. | Driver | Car No. | Team |
| 1. | Tyler Reddick | 45 | 23XI Racing Toyota |
| 2. | Bubba Wallace | 23 | 23XI Racing Toyota |
| 3. | Chase Elliott | 9 | Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet |
| 4. | Carson Hocevar | 77 | Spire Motorsports Chevrolet |
| 5. | Daniel Suarez | 99 |
Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet |
| 6. | Shane van Gisbergen | 88 | Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet |
| 7. | Kyle Larson | 5 | Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet |
| 8. | Kyle Busch | 8 | Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet |
| 9. | Ross Chastain | 1 | Trackhouse Racing |
| 10. | Todd Gilliland | 34 | Front Row Motorsports |
| 11. | Denny Hamlin | 11 | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 12. | AJ Allmendinger | 16 | Kaulig Racing |
| 13. | Ty Gibbs | 54 | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 14. | Connor Zilisch | 87 | Trackhouse Racing |
| 15. | William Byron | 24 | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 16. | Michael McDowell | 71 | Spire Motorsports |
| 17. | Noah Gragson | 4 | Front Row Motorsports |
| 18. | Chase Briscoe | 19 | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 19. | Christopher Bell | 20 | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 20. | Zane Smith | 38 | Front Row Motorsports |
| 21. | Alex Bowman | 48 | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 22. | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | 47 | HYAK Motorsports |
| 23. | Joey Logano | 22 | Team Penske |
| 24. | Chris Buescher | 17 | Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing |
| 25. | Ryan Blaney | 12 | Team Penske |
| 26. | Brad Keselowski | 6 | Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing |
| 27. | Austin Dillon | 3 | Richard Childress Racing |
| 28. | Ryan Preece | 60 | RFK Racing Ford |
| 29. | Justin Haley | 7 | Spire Motorsports |
| 30. | Cole Custer | 41 | Haas Factory Team |
| 31. | Riley Herbst | 35 | 23XI Racing |
| 32. | Erik Jones | 43 | Legacy Motor Club |
| 33. | John Hunter Nemechek | 42 | Legacy Motor Club |
| 34. | Ty Dillon | 10 | Kaulig Racing |
| 35. | Josh Berry | 21 | Wood Brothers Racing |
| 36. | Austin Cindric | 2 | Team Penske |
| 37. | Cody Ware | 51 | Rick Ware Racing |
NASCAR point standings 2025
Below are the updated standings ahead of NASCAR at Austin
| Rank | Driver | Points |
| 1 | Ryan Blaney | 87 |
| 2 | William Byron | 75 |
| 3 | Tyler Reddick | 72 |
| 4 | Austin Cindric | 68 |
| 5 | Bubba Wallace | 64 |
| 6 | Kyle Larson | 61 |
| 7 | John Hunter Nemecheck | 61 |
| 8 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | 61 |
| 9 | Alex Bowman | 59 |
| 10 | Chase Elliott | 56 |
NASCAR Cup Series schedule 2025
(All times Eastern)
| Date | Race | Track | Time | TV/Winner |
| Mar. 2 | EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix | Circuit of the Americas | 3:30 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| Mar. 9 | Shriners Children’s 500 | Phoenix Raceway | 3:30 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| Mar. 16 | Pennzoil 400 | Las Vegas Motor Speedway | 3:30 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| Mar. 23 | Straight Talk Wireless 400 | Homestead-Miami Speedway | 3 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| Mar. 30 | Cook Out 400 | Martinsville Speedway | 3 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| Apr. 6 | Goodyear 400 | Darlington Raceway | 3 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| Apr. 13 | Food City 500 | Bristol Motor Speedway | 3 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| Apr. 27 | Jack Link’s 500 | Talladega Superspeedway | 3 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| May 4 | Wurth 400 | Texas Motor Speedway | 3:30 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| May 11 | AdventHealth 400 | Kansas Speedway | 3 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| May 18 | NASCAR All-Star Open | North Wilkesboro Speedway | 5:30 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| May 18 | NASCAR All-Star Race | North Wilkesboro Speedway | 8 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| May 25 | Coca-Cola 600 | Charlotte Motor Speedway | 6 p.m. | Prime |
| Jun. 1 | NASCAR Cup Series Race at Nashville | Nashville Superspeedway | 7 p.m. | Prime |
| Jun. 8 | Firekeepers Casino 400 | Michigan International Speedway | 2 p.m. | Prime |
| Jun. 15 | NASCAR Cup Series Race at Mexico City | Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez | 3 p.m. | Prime |
| Jun. 22 | NASCAR Cup Series Race at Pocono | Pocono Raceway | 2 p.m. | Prime |
| Jun. 28 | Quaker State 400 | Atlanta Motor Speedway | 7 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| Jul. 6 | Grant Park 165 | Chicago Street Race | 2 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| Jul. 13 | Toyota/Save Mart 350 | Sonoma Raceway | 3:30 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| Jul. 20 | Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 | Dover Motor Speedway | 2 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| Jul. 27 | Brickyard 400 | Indianapolis Motor Speedway | 2 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| Aug. 3 | Iowa Corn 350 | Iowa Speedway | 3:30 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Aug. 10 | Go Bowling at The Glen | Watkins Glen International | 2 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Aug. 16 | Cook Out 400 | Richmond Raceway | 7:30 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Aug. 23 | Coke Zero Sugar 400 | Daytona International Speedway | 7:30 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |
NASCAR Cup Series playoff race schedule 2025
(All times Eastern)
| Date | Race | Track | Time | TV/Winner |
| Aug. 31 | Southern 500 | Darlington Raceway | 6 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Sep. 7 | Enjoy Illinois 300 | World Wide Technology Raceway | 3 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Sep. 13 | Bass Pro Shops Night Race | Bristol Motor Speedway | 7:30 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Sep. 21 | NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race at New Hampshire | New Hampshire Motor Speedway | 2 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Sep. 28 | Hollywood Casino 400 | Kansas Speedway | 3 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Oct. 5 | Bank of America ROVAL 400 | Road Course | 3 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Oct. 12 | South Point 400 | Las Vegas Motor Speedway | 5:30 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Oct. 19 | NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race at Talladega | Talladega Superspeedway | 2 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |
| Oct. 26 | NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race at Martinsville | Martinsville Speedway | 2 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |
| Nov. 2 | NASCAR Cup Series Championship | Phoenix Raceway | 3 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |
