NASCAR EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix Set to Begin at Circuit of the Americas
The race marks the debut of a shorter track layout and rising star Connor Zilisch in the Cup Series.
- The EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix will take place today, March 2, 2025, at 3:30 PM EST at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas.
- This is the first road-course race of the NASCAR Cup Series season and features a new, shorter 2.356-mile layout compared to previous years.
- William Byron, last year’s winner and current Daytona 500 champion, will defend his title in the 95-lap, 228-mile race.
- 18-year-old Connor Zilisch will make his NASCAR Cup Series debut, driving for Trackhouse Racing in a Red Bull-sponsored car, marking Red Bull's return to the sport.
- The race will be broadcast live on FOX and available for streaming through platforms like Fubo and DirecTV Stream, both offering free trial options.