NASCAR is heading down to Texas for the third race of the 2025 Cup Series season.
The EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix is hitting the Circuit of the Americas, and fans are excited to make their way to COTA.
While the race is exciting, there are ways to make the experience more enjoyable and memorable.
Here are four tips for an unforgettable race weekend at COTA.
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When is NASCAR COTA race?
The EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. CT on Sunday, March 2 at COTA in Austin, Texas. The race is set for 68 laps and cover 231.88 miles at the 17-turn multielevational racetrack.
What channel is NASCAR COTA race on?
The EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix will be broadcast on FOX with Mike Joy, Clint Bowyer and Kevin Harvick in the broadcast booth.
COTA is a cashless venue
Circuit of the Americas is a cashless venue. The track accepts Visa, Discover and MasterCard for payments at the merchandise haulers, concession stands and ticket offices.
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Don’t forget the sunscreen
A tough way to end the NASCAR COTA race weekend is with a sunburn. The weather has been beautiful for three of the previous four race weekends with rain dampening the sport’s first visit in 2021.
Make sure to pack sunscreen to stay safe from the sun’s rays out there.
Check out the merchandise haulers at COTA
Fans, especially the kids, love to stop by the merchandise haulers in the Fan Zone. There are specific haulers for each team (for example, Hendrick Motorsports with merchandise for Alex Bowman, William Byron, Chase Elliott and Kyle Larson) and include shirts, hats, diecast cars and other items to remember the trip to the racetrack.
COTA cooler policy, other prohibited items
Coolers are not allowed at COTA. Thermoses and ice chests are also not allowed. Metal water bottles, food, beverages (including alcohol) are also not allowed. The list of prohibited items is rather long and the full list can be found at the COTA venue policies website.
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