The EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix is set to bring high-octane action to Circuit of the Americas (COTA) this Sunday.
While road course specialists like Chase Elliott, Shane van Gisbergen, and Kyle Larson will be eager to put on a masterclass, there’s more than just a trophy at stake. Thanks to a fresh TV deal, prize money has been given a turbo boost, making the race even more lucrative for those gunning for the checkered flag.
Last year’s prize pool was nothing to scoff at, with the Cup Series boasting a hefty $9,740,789 purse, followed by $1,778,948 for the Xfinity Series and $794,098 for the Truck Series. However, this time around, the schedule has shifted gears. The Craftsman Truck Series has steered clear of COTA, leaving just the Cup and Xfinity Series to reveal their updated payout figures.
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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What time does the NASCAR race start today?
- Track: Circuit of the Americas
- Date: Sunday, March 2
- Time: 3:30 p.m. ET | 12:30 p.m. PT
The Austin Race is scheduled to start at 3:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 2. The race will be held at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas.
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NASCAR Austin starting lineup 2025
| Starting pos. | Driver | Car No. | Team |
| 1. | Tyler Reddick | No. 45 | 23XI Racing Toyota |
| 2. | Bubba Wallace | No. 23 | 23XI Racing Toyota |
| 3. | Chase Elliott | No. 9 | Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet |
| 4. | Carson Hocevar | No. 77 | Spire Motorsports Chevrolet |
| 5. | Daniel Suarez | No. 99 | Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet |
| 6. | Shane van Gisbergen | No. 88 | Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet |
| 7. | Kyle Larson | No. 5 | Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet |
| 8. | Kyle Busch | No. 8 | Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet |
| 9. | Ross Chastain | No. 1 | Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet |
| 10. | Todd Gilliland | No. 34 | Front Row Motorsports Ford |
| 11. | Denny Hamlin | No. 11 | Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota |
| 12. | AJ Allmendinger, | No. 16 | Kaulig Racing Chevrolet |
| 13. | Ty Gibbs | No. 54 | Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota |
| 14. | Connor Zilisch | No. 87 | Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet |
| 15. | William Byron | No. 24 | Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet |
| 16. | Michael McDowell | No. 71 | Spire Motorsports Chevrolet |
| 17. | Noah Gragson | No. 4 | Front Row Motorsports Ford |
| 18. | Chase Briscoe | No. 18 | Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota |
| 19. | Christopher Bell | No. 20 | Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota |
| 20. | Zane Smith | No. 38 | Front Row Motorsports Ford |
| 21. | Alex Bowman | No. 48 | Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet |
| 22. | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | No. 47 | HYAK Motorsports Chevrolet |
| 23. | Joey Logano | No. 22 | Team Penske Ford |
| 24. | Chris Buescher | No. 17 | Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing Ford |
| 25. | Ryan Blaney | No. 12 | Team Penske Ford |
| 26. | Brad Keselowski | No. 6 | Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing Ford |
| 27. | Austin Dillon | No. 3 | Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet |
| 28. | Ryan Preece | No. 60 | RFK Racing Ford |
| 29. | Justin Haley | No. 7 | Spire Motorsports Chevrolet |
| 30. | Cole Custer | No. 41 | Haas Factory Team Ford |
| 31. | Riley Herbst | No. 35 | 23XI Racing Toyota |
| 32. | Erik Jones | No. 43 | Legacy Motor Club Toyota |
| 33. | John Hunter Nemechek | No. 42 | Legacy Motor Club Toyota |
| 34. | Ty Dillon | No. 10 | Kaulig Racing Chevrolet |
| 35. | Josh Berry | No. 21 | Wood Brothers Racing Ford |
| 36. | Austin Cindric | No. 2 | Team Penske Ford |
| 37. | Cody Ware | No. 51 | Rick Ware Racing Ford |
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 |
