The NASCAR Cup Series will hit the road this weekend for the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix on Sunday at the Circuit of The Americas just outside of Austin, Texas.
Last year’s race, won by Ross Chastain, featured 13 lead changes, including when Chastain passed Tyler Reddick on the second-to-last lap to take the checkered flag for his first road-course victory. In just two races at COTA, he’s never finished outside the top five, including last year’s win. In 123 laps run on the 3.41-mile circuit, Chastain has led 35 of them.Top 3 pick: Kyle Busch Kyle Busch, driver of the No. 8 Richard Childress Racing Chevy, is currently seventh in Cup points this season, racking up one win and three top-10s in five races.
Top 5 pick: Martin Truex Jr. Martin Truex Jr., driver of the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota, is hoping his road course success will get him back in the winner’s circle – a place he hasn’t been in 49 races. Truex’s last Cup victory came on Sept. 11, 2021 at Richmond Raceway.