What to know about Focused Health 250 NASCAR Xfinity Series COTA race

NASCAR’s rising stars are set to take on Circuit of the Americas for the third race of the 2025 season.

There is plenty of on-track action in addition to the Focused Health 250, including NASCAR Cup Series drivers and non-NASCAR racing.

Here’s what you need to know for the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at COTA.

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When is NASCAR Xfinity race at COTA?

The Focused Health 250 NASCAR Xfinity Series race at COTA is set for 1:30 p.m. CT on Saturday, March 1 in Austin, Texas. This is the third race of the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series season.

The race is set for 65 laps, which equates to 156 miles around the 17-turn multi-elevational racetrack. The distance equates to 251.4 kilometers.

Who won 2024 NASCAR Xfinity race at COTA?

Kyle Larson won the 2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series race at COTA.

IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge at COTA

The IMSA-sanctioned VP Racing SportsCar Challenge is running two 45-minute races to begin on-track action on Saturday, March 1 at COTA.

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NASCAR Cup qualifying at COTA

The NASCAR Cup Series will have practice and qualifying starting with the first of two 20-minute practice sessions for two groups at a time beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 1 at COTA. The second practice starts at 10:45 a.m. and qualifying begins at 11:30 with multi-vehicle qualifying.

Ultimate Fan Pass for NASCAR COTA race weekend

The biggest NASCAR fans have an opportunity to have a great race weekend experience at COTA with the Ultimate Fan Pass. Here’s what fans receive with the Ultimate Fan Pass:

• NASCAR Garage and Pit Road Pass (Saturday and Sunday)

• Guided NASCAR Cup Series Garage Tour (Sunday)

• Access to watch NASCAR Cup Series driver introductions from a dedicated area in front of the pre-race stage (Sunday)

• NASCAR at COTA-branded 30oz. Yeti Rambler Tumbler Cup

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