AUSTIN, Texas — NASCAR is returning to the Circuit of The Americas in Austin in 2022 for the NASCAR Cup Series, Xfinity Series and Camping World Truck Series, the association announced in September 2021.
The races are scheduled for March 25, 26 and 27 “during a more temperature friendly time of year.” NASCAR made its debut at COTA in May 2021.
“Our inaugural NASCAR at COTA race weekend was truly an experience like no other,” Speedway Motorsports President and CEO Marcus Smith said in a press release. “We’re already planning so much more for fans next season – more fun, more access and more camping. We look forward to working again with COTA CEO Bobby Epstein and his staff to produce another spectacular NASCAR event weekend in Austin for 2022.”
Chasse Elliot won the NASCAR Cup’s debut race in Austin on May 23. Matthew McConaughey served as the race’s grand marshal.
NASCAR is offering an Early Bird Special on tickets for the races. Before Dec. 1, a three-day weekend package starts at $79 for adults and $10 for children 12 years old and younger. Single-day tickets are also available.
Tickets are available on the NASCAR at COTA website. NASCAR unveiled its full schedule in February 2021:
Friday, March 25
FEVO Friday on March 25 will open the weekend with the NASCAR Xfinity Series and Camping World Truck Series on track for practice and qualifying sessions beginning at 2 p.m. CST.
Saturday, March 26
A robust schedule on Saturday, March 26 will feature all three series on track. The day begins with Cup practice (9 a.m.) and qualifying (10 a.m.), and then races in the other two series. The XPEL 225 Camping World Truck Series race will begin at noon (FS1) and be followed by the Pit Boss 250 Xfinity Series race at 3:30 p.m. (FS1).
Sunday, March 27
The weekend culminates with the marquee Cup Series race, the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix, on Sunday, March 27 beginning at 2:30 p.m. (FOX).
COTA officials announced on Feb. 16 that Midland, the GRAMMY® Award-nominated band that hails from nearby Dripping Springs, Texas, will highlight the race weekend entertainment with a special concert prior to the race on Sunday, March 27.
COTA is also hosting the 2021 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix race. The weekend event is scheduled for Oct. 22 to Oct. 24, and Billy Joel is set to headline a concert on Saturday, Oct. 23.
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