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Sunday, March 1, 2026 2:30 PM
NASCAR Cup Series

Race fans will experience another unforgettable weekend of NASCAR in Austin, Texas in 2026. The action will culminate on Sunday when the DuraMAX Texas Grand Prix NASCAR Cup Series race takes on the 17 turns of the world-class Circuit of The Americas.

NASCAR at COTA uses flex pricing. Prices are subject to change at any time. 2026 event date, broadcast information & full weekend schedule to be announced at a later date.

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Schedule

Saturday

Feb 28, 2026
7 a.m. Parking Lots Open
7:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. NASCAR Credentials & NASCAR at COTA Media Credentials Office Open (Lot R Off Kellam & Elroy Roads Across from COTA Main Entrance)
8 a.m.–6 p.m. Ticket Office Open
8 a.m.–One Hour Post Race Trams Running
Fan Assistance Shuttles Running (Donations Benefit Speedway Children's Charities)
8:15 a.m. Gates Open (Main Grandstand, Grand Plaza & Gates 1 & 3)
Public Club & Private Lofts Open
8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Roaming Talent in Fan Zone (AmirrorCAN Men & Animal Stilt Walkers)
9 a.m. NASCAR Cup Series Practice
9 a.m.  Funkanometry Performance (Fan Zone)
Sea Lion Splash (Soccer Field) 
9:30 a.m. Kardeni (Fan Zone)
9:30 a.m. Speedway Children's Charities Live Auction
10:10 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. NASCAR Cup Series Qualifying
11: 20 a.m. IMSA Pre-Race Ceremonies
11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. IMSA Race One (Timed-45 Minutes)
12:50 p.m. Deer Meat for Dinner Meet & Greet (Cracker Barrel Display)
1:25 p.m. NASCAR O' Reilly Parts Series Driver Introductions (Frontstretch)
2:00 p.m. Focused Health 250 NASCAR O' Reilly Auto Parts Series Race (Stages 20/40/65 Laps = 156 miles)
5:20-5:30 p.m. IMSA Pre-Race Ceremonies
5:30 p.m.-6:15 p.m. IMSA Race Two (Timed: 45 Minutes)

Sunday

March 1, 2026
8 a.m. Parking Lots Open
9 a.m.–6 p.m. Ticket Office Open
9:30 a.m.–One Hour Post Race Trams Running
Fan Assistance Shuttles Running (Donations Benefit Speedway Children's Charities)
10 a.m.–2:30 p.m. NASCAR Credentials & NASCAR at COTA Media Credentials Office Open (Lot R Off Kellam & Elroy Roads Across from COTA Main Entrance)
10 a.m. Gates Open (Main Grandstand, Grand Plaza & Gates 1 & 3)
Public Club & Private Lofts Open
12-2:15 p.m.  Track Pass Access
12:45-1:45 p.m. Pre-Race Concert: The Spazmatics
2:05 p.m. NASCAR Cup Series Driver Introductions (Frontstretch)
2:30 p.m. NASCAR Cup Series Race (Stages 20/45/95 Laps = 228 miles)