This weekend, the NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series will compete at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas, featuring a new 2.3-mile “National” layout that shortens the track by about a mile. citeturn0news12
Schedule and TV Information:
Friday, February 28:
5:00 PM ET: NASCAR Xfinity Series Practice (50 minutes) 6:05 PM ET: Xfinity Series Qualifying (Impound, Group One & Two: Multi-Vehicle)
Both sessions will be broadcast on The CW and streamed via The CW App. citeturn0search0
Saturday, March 1:
11:00 AM ET: NASCAR Cup Series Practice (20 minutes per group) 12:30 PM ET: Cup Series Qualifying (Impound, Group One & Two: Multi-Vehicle) 2:30 PM ET: NASCAR Xfinity Series Race: Focused Health 250 (65 laps)
Cup Series practice and qualifying will be available on Prime Video. The Xfinity Series race will air on The CW and stream on The CW App. citeturn0search0
Sunday, March 2:
3:30 PM ET: NASCAR Cup Series Race: EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix (95 laps)
The Cup Series race will be broadcast on FOX and streamed on the FOX Sports App. citeturn0search0
This event marks the first road course race of the 2025 season, featuring a revised track layout that could influence race strategies and outcomes. citeturn0news12
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