AUSTIN, Texas (Feb. 23, 2026) – The DuraMAX Texas Grand Prix Powered by RelaDyne race weekend will give fans plenty of opportunities to catch their favorite drivers off the grid for a photo, autograph or even a fist bump at Circuit of the Americas.

Don’t miss a chance to see NASCAR’s biggest stars up close and personal. Here’s a look at where your favorite drivers will be during the three-day NASCAR at COTA weekend beginning Friday.

FRIDAY

  • 9-10 a.m. | NASCAR Cup Series star Christopher Bell of Joe Gibbs Racing will offer fans a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to ride shotgun for two hot laps around the COTA National Course in the official NASCAR at COTA pace car. Spots are limited, so advanced registration is encouraged: https://www.speedwaycharities.org/events/cota/ride-of-a-lifetime/.
  • 7:15-8:15 p.m. | Cup Series stars Chase Briscoe, Ross Chastain, Joey Logano and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. will make an appearance at the COTA Amphitheater for the First Responder Appreciation Event and Keystone Camper Appreciation Party.

SATURDAY

  • 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. | NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series (NOAPS) drivers Harrison Burton, Dean Thompson, William Sawalich, Patrick Staropoli, Anthony Alfredo and Parker Retzlaff will be available for a KIDS ONLY autograph session at the Cracker Barrel Display in the Fan Zone.
  • 12:15 p.m. | Cup Series driver Cole Custer will be stationed in the iconic COTA Tower for a meet and greet with fans. A COTA Tower ticket is required to attend the event. Tickets can be purchased at the base of the tower for $20, while children 3 and under receive free admission with an adult. Military members can purchase a discounted pass for $15.
  • 3-3:30 p.m. | In need of a sweet treat while meeting a Cup Series driver? Custer will be signing autographs at the Andy’s Frozen Custard Treat Truck in the Fan Zone.

SUNDAY

  • 10:30-11:15 a.m. | Cup Series driver Ross Chastain will make an appearance at the TxDOT Fan Zone Display for a Q&A and autograph session.
  • 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Daytona 500 and Autotrader 400 winner Tyler Reddick, Connor Zilisch, Todd Gilliland and Chris Buescher of the Cup Series will take the Cracker Barrel Fan Stage for Trackside Live.
  • 11:20-11:35 a.m. | Fans with tickets to the COTA Public Club will have an opportunity for a meet and greet with Stenhouse Jr.

The opening day of on-track action will have practice and qualifying sessions for the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and IMSA VP Racing Sports Car Challenge, beginning at Noon CT. The remainder of the weekend will feature NASCAR Cup Series qualifying (10:10 a.m.) and the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Focused Health 250 (2 p.m.) on Saturday and the Cup Series DuraMAX Texas Grand Prix Powered by RelaDyne on Sunday (2:30 p.m.).

Select FREE admission options are available for kids 12 and under on Friday and Saturday, while tickets to Sunday’s DuraMAX Texas Grand Prix Powered by RelaDyne start at $10. NASCAR at COTA also is featuring a “2 for $99” special for adults. For individual tickets, weekend packages and camping, fans can visit NASCARatCOTA.com.