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EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix Schedule

Sunday, March 2, 2025 2:30 PM
NASCAR Cup Series

Race fans will experience another unforgettable weekend of NASCAR in Austin, Texas, Feb. 28 – March 2, 2025. The action will culminate on Sunday, March 2 when the NASCAR Cup Series takes on the 17 turns of the world-class Circuit of The Americas for the fifth running of the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix.

NASCAR at COTA uses flex pricing. Prices are subject to change at any time. The NASCAR Cup Series race will be broadcast live on FOX at 3:30 p.m. ET/2:30 p.m. CT on Sunday, March 2, 2025. Full weekend schedule to be announced at a later date.

Schedule

Thursday

Feb. 27, 2025
10 a.m. Campgrounds Open
10:30 a.m. IMSA Haulers Enter
5:30 p.m. NASCAR Cup Series Haulers Enter
Additional Details
10 a.m. Campgrounds Open
10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. IMSA Haulers Enter
1-5 p.m. NASCAR at COTA Media Credential Office Open (Lot R Off Kellam & Elroy Roads Across from COTA Main Entrance)
5:30-7:30 p.m. NASCAR Cup Series Haulers Enter

Friday

Feb. 28, 2025
8 a.m. Laps for Charity to Benefit Speedway Children's Charities *Advanced registration suggested* (Check in at 7:30 a.m. at Lot D)
9 a.m. NASCAR Xfinity Series Haulers Enter
10 a.m. NASCAR Credentials & NASCAR at COTA Media Credentials Office Open (Lot R Off Kellam & Elroy Roads Across from COTA Main Entrance)
11:55 a.m. IMSA Course Clearance Lap
12 p.m. IMSA Practice One
1 p.m. Parking Lots Open
Ticket Office Open
1:55 p.m. IMSA Course Clearance Lap
2 p.m. IMSA Practice Two
Fan Zone Open (Grand Plaza)
Gate Open (Grand Plaza)
Trams Running
4 p.m. NASCAR Xfinity Series Practice (Timed | 50 Minutes)
5 p.m. NASCAR Xfinity Series Qualifying (Impound | Group One & Two: Multi-Vehicle)
6:25 p.m. IMSA Course Clearance Lap
6:30 p.m. IMSA Qualifying (Timed | GSX Entries: 15 Minutes)
6:50 p.m. IMSA Qualifying (Timed | P3 Entries: 15 Minutes)
Additional Details
8-10 a.m. Laps for Charity to Benefit Speedway Children's Charities *Advanced registration suggested* (Check in at 7:30 a.m. at Lot D)
9-11 a.m. NASCAR Xfinity Series Haulers Enter
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. NASCAR Credentials & NASCAR at COTA Media Credentials Office Open (Lot R Off Kellam & Elroy Roads Across from COTA Main Entrance)
11:55 a.m. – 12 p.m. IMSA Course Clearance Lap
12-12:40 p.m. IMSA Practice One
1 p.m. Parking Lots Open
1-6 p.m. Ticket Office Open
1:55-2 p.m. IMSA Course Clearance Lap
2-2:40 p.m. IMSA Practice Two
2-6:50 p.m. Fan Zone Open (Grand Plaza)
2-7:05 p.m. Gate Open (Grand Plaza)
2 p.m. – 30 Min. Post Track Activity Trams Running
4-4:50 p.m. NASCAR Xfinity Series Practice (Timed | 50 Minutes)
5-6 p.m. NASCAR Xfinity Series Qualifying (Impound | Group One & Two: Multi-Vehicle)
6:25-6:30 p.m. IMSA Course Clearance Lap
6:30-6:45 p.m. IMSA Qualifying (Timed | GSX Entries: 15 Minutes)
6:50-7:05 p.m. IMSA Qualifying (Timed | P3 Entries: 15 Minutes)

Saturday

March 1, 2025
7 a.m. Parking Lots Open
7:30 a.m. NASCAR Credentials & NASCAR at COTA Media Credentials Office Open (Lot R Off Kellam & Elroy Roads Across from COTA Main Entrance)
8 a.m Ticket Office Open
Trams Running
Fan Assistance Shuttles Running (Donations Benefit Speedway Children's Charities)
8:15 a.m. Fan Zone Open (Grand Plaza)
Gates Open (Main Grandstand, Grand Plaza & Gates 1 & 3)
Fairmont Club & Fairmont Lofts Open
8:30 a.m. IMSA Pre-Race Ceremonies
Roaming Talent (Fan Zone)
8:35 a.m. IMSA Course Clearance Lap
8:40 a.m. IMSA Race One (Timed: 45 Minutes)
9 a.m. Boogie Storm Performance (EchoPark Automotive Experience Stage | Fan Zone)
9:30 a.m. Funkanometry Performance (EchoPark Automotive Experience Stage | Fan Zone)
9:45 a.m. Swifty Swine Pig Races (Soccer Field)
10 a.m. NASCAR Cup Series Practice One (Timed | Group One: 20 Minutes / Group Two: 20 Minutes)
10:30 a.m. Boogie Storm Performance (EchoPark Automotive Experience Stage | Fan Zone)
High-Flying Pages Performance (Turn 15 Area)
10:45 a.m. Swifty Swine Pig Races (Soccer Field)
NASCAR Cup Series Practice Two (Timed | Group One: 20 Minutes / Group Two: 20 Minutes)
11 a.m. Funkanometry Performance (EchoPark Automotive Experience Stage | Fan Zone)
11:30 a.m. NASCAR Cup Series Qualifying (Impound | Group One & Two: Multi-Vehicle)
12 p.m. High-Flying Pages Performance (Turn 15 Area)
12:15 p.m. Neon Prophets Performance (EchoPark Automotive Experience Stage | Fan Zone)
1:10 p.m. NASCAR Xfinity Series Driver Introductions (Frontstretch)
1:30 p.m. Focused Health 250 NASCAR Xfinity Series Race
4 p.m. Focused Health 250 NASCAR Xfinity Series Victory Lane Celebration (Frontstretch)
Roaming Talent (Fan Zone)
4:30 p.m. Speedway Children's Charities Live Auction (EchoPark Automotive Experience Stage | Fan Zone)
4:50 p.m. IMSA Pre-Race Ceremonies
4:55 p.m. IMSA Course Clearance Lap
5 p.m. IMSA Race Two (Timed: 45 Minutes)
Approx. 5:30 p.m. NASCAR Xfinity Series Haulers Exit
6 p.m. Roaming Camper Party with Dueling Pianos (All Campgrounds)
Approx. 10 p.m. IMSA Haulers Exit
Additional Details
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. – 5 p.m. Fan Zone Open (Grand Plaza)
8:15 a.m. Gates Open (Main Grandstand, Grand Plaza & Gates 1 & 3)
Fairmont Club & Fairmont Lofts Open
8:30 a.m. IMSA Pre-Race Ceremonies
8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Roaming Talent (Fan Zone)
8:35-8:40 a.m. IMSA Course Clearance Lap
8:40-9:25 a.m. IMSA Race One (Timed: 45 Minutes)
9 a.m. Boogie Storm Performance (EchoPark Automotive Experience Stage | Fan Zone)
9:30 a.m. Funkanometry Performance (EchoPark Automotive Experience Stage | Fan Zone)
9:45 a.m. Swifty Swine Pig Races (Soccer Field)
10-10:45 a.m. NASCAR Cup Series Practice One (Timed | Group One: 20 Minutes / Group Two: 20 Minutes)
10:30 a.m. Boogie Storm Performance (EchoPark Automotive Experience Stage | Fan Zone)
High-Flying Pages Performance (Turn 15 Area)
10:45 a.m. Swifty Swine Pig Races (Soccer Field)
10:45-11:30 a.m. NASCAR Cup Series Practice Two (Timed | Group One: 20 Minutes / Group Two: 20 Minutes)
11 a.m. Funkanometry Performance (EchoPark Automotive Experience Stage | Fan Zone)
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. NASCAR Cup Series Qualifying (Impound | Group One & Two: Multi-Vehicle)
12 p.m. High-Flying Pages Performance (Turn 15 Area)
12:15 p.m. Neon Prophets Performance (EchoPark Automotive Experience Stage | Fan Zone)
1:10 p.m. NASCAR Xfinity Series Driver Introductions (Frontstretch)
1:30 p.m. Focused Health 250 NASCAR Xfinity Series Race
4-4:30 p.m. Focused Health 250 NASCAR Xfinity Series Victory Lane Celebration (Frontstretch)
4-5:30 p.m. Roaming Talent (Fan Zone)
4:30-5 p.m. Speedway Children's Charities Live Auction (EchoPark Automotive Experience Stage | Fan Zone)
4:50-5 p.m. IMSA Pre-Race Ceremonies
4:55-5 p.m. IMSA Course Clearance Lap
5-5:45 p.m. IMSA Race Two (Timed: 45 Minutes)
Approx. 5:30 p.m. NASCAR Xfinity Series Haulers Exit
6-10 p.m. Roaming Camper Party with Dueling Pianos (All Campgrounds)
Approx. 10 p.m. IMSA Haulers Exit

Sunday

March 2, 2025
8:30 a.m. Parking Lots Open
9 a.m. Ticket Office Open
9:30 a.m. Trams Running
Fan Assistance Shuttles Running (Donations Benefit Speedway Children's Charities)
10 a.m. NASCAR Credentials & NASCAR at COTA Media Credentials Office Open (Lot R Off Kellam & Elroy Roads Across from COTA Main Entrance)
10:30 a.m. Gates Open (Main Grandstand, Grand Plaza & Gates 1 & 3)
Fairmont Club & Fairmont Lofts Open
Boogie Storm Performance (EchoPark Automotive Experience Stage | Fan Zone)
Fan Zone Open (Grand Plaza)
Roaming Talent (Fan Zone)
10:45 a.m. Swifty Swine Pig Races (Soccer Field)
11 a.m. High-Flying Pages Performance (Turn 15 Area)
Trackside Live Hosted by Kenny Wallace, John Roberts & Jose Castillo Featuring Ross Chastain (11:30 a.m.) & Denny Hamlin (11:45 a.m.) (EchoPark Automotive Experience Stage | Fan Zone)
11:45 a.m. Swifty Swine Pig Races (Soccer Field)
12 p.m. Funkanometry Performance (EchoPark Automotive Experience Stage | Fan Zone)
TBD Driver Q&As (Pre-Race Stage on Frontstretch)
Fan Track Pass Access (Frontstretch)
12:15 p.m. High-Flying Pages Performance (Turn 15 Area)
12:30 p.m. Neon Prophets Performance (EchoPark Automotive Experience Stage | Fan Zone)
12:45 p.m. Pre-Race Concert: TBD (Frontstretch)
1 p.m. Swifty Swine Pig Races (Soccer Field)
1:30 p.m. Boogie Storm Performance (EchoPark Automotive Experience Stage | Fan Zone)
High-Flying Pages Performance (Turn 15 Area)
1:50 p.m. Funkanometry Performance (EchoPark Automotive Experience Stage | Fan Zone)
2:05 p.m. NASCAR Cup Series Driver Introductions (Frontstretch)
2:30 p.m. EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix NASCAR Cup Series Race
Additional Details
8:30 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)
10:30 a.m. Gates Open (Main Grandstand, Grand Plaza & Gates 1 & 3)
Fairmont Club & Fairmont Lofts Open
Boogie Storm Performance (EchoPark Automotive Experience Stage | Fan Zone)
10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Fan Zone Open (Grand Plaza)
Roaming Talent (Fan Zone)
10:45 a.m. Swifty Swine Pig Races (Soccer Field)
11 a.m. High-Flying Pages Performance (Turn 15 Area)
11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Trackside Live Hosted by Kenny Wallace, John Roberts & Jose Castillo Featuring Ross Chastain (11:30 a.m.) & Denny Hamlin (11:45 a.m.) (EchoPark Automotive Experience Stage | Fan Zone)
11:45 a.m. Swifty Swine Pig Races (Soccer Field)
12 p.m. Funkanometry Performance (EchoPark Automotive Experience Stage | Fan Zone)
12-12:30 p.m. TBD Driver Q&As (Pre-Race Stage on Frontstretch)
12-2:15 p.m. Fan Track Pass Access (Frontstretch)
12:15 p.m. High-Flying Pages Performance (Turn 15 Area)
12:30 p.m. Neon Prophets Performance (EchoPark Automotive Experience Stage | Fan Zone)
12:45-1:45 p.m. Pre-Race Concert: TBD (Frontstretch)
1 p.m. Swifty Swine Pig Races (Soccer Field)
1:30 p.m. Boogie Storm Performance (EchoPark Automotive Experience Stage | Fan Zone)
High-Flying Pages Performance (Turn 15 Area)
1:50 p.m. Funkanometry Performance (EchoPark Automotive Experience Stage | Fan Zone)
2:05 p.m. NASCAR Cup Series Driver Introductions (Frontstretch)
2:30 p.m. EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix NASCAR Cup Series Race

Monday

March 3, 2025
12 p.m. Campgrounds Close
Additional Details
12 p.m. Campgrounds Close

Schedule subject to change. All times listed in Central Time.