EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix
Race Information
- Course: Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas
- Course Length: 3.426 miles (5.514 kilometers)
- Distance: 68 laps, 231.88 miles (373.174 kilometers)
- Date:
- 2023 Winner: Tyler Reddick
- Course: Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas
- Course Length: 3.426 miles (5.514 kilometers)
- Distance: 68 laps, 231.88 miles (373.174 kilometers)
- Date: Sunday, March 24th, 2024
- 2024 WINNER: William Byron
🏆 NASCAR EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix Odds
The EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix is held at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. It’s one of the newer races on the NASCAR calendar; the first race at the track was in 2021. It’s the first non-oval race of the season and one of just four road track races. The other road track races are the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at the Sonoma Raceway, and the Go Bowling at the Glen at Watkins Glen International.
| Driver | Team | Odds *Last Updated: 3/19/2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyler Reddick | 23XI Racing | +450 |
| Chase Elliott | Hendrick Motorsports | +800 |
| Shane van Gisbergen | Trackhouse | +900 |
| William Byron | Hendrick Motorsports | +1000 |
| Christopher Bell | Joe Gibbs Racing | +1000 |
| Kyle Larson | Hendrick Motorsports | +1200 |
| Ty Gibbs | Joe Gibbs Racing | +1200 |
| Ross Chastain | Trackhouse Racing Team | +1200 |
| Martin Truex Jr. | Joe Gibbs Racing | +1400 |
| Kyle Busch | Richard Childress Racing | +1600 |
🚥 What Is the Circuit of the Americas?
The NASCAR Circuit of the Americas, located in Austin, Texas, is a venue that not only hosts the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix but also welcomes major international racing series such as Formula 1 (F1) and IndyCar. This makes the circuit a multifaceted racing hub where the convergence of NASCAR, F1, and IndyCar events adds competitiveness to the motorsports calendar.
The EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix introduces NASCAR fans and bettors to the unique challenges of the Circuit of the Americas, a track that diverges from NASCAR’s traditional oval circuits with its road course layout. The event stands out not just for the racing excitement it offers but also as a critical point of interest for NASCAR betting odds and its implications on NASCAR race standings.
In addition to NASCAR’s high-octane battles, the Circuit of the Americas is a proud host of the United States Grand Prix, a key fixture in the F1 calendar, and has also welcomed the high-speed precision of IndyCar racing. This versatility underlines the track’s international appeal and its capability to accommodate various forms of motorsports at the highest levels. The presence of F1 and IndyCar races at the circuit emphasizes its world-class facilities and the technical challenges it presents to drivers and teams across different disciplines.
The EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas is, thus, a highlight of the NASCAR season, offering fans, bettors, and competitors an exhilarating blend of speed, strategy, and stakes. As participants jockey for position in the race standings, the event becomes a pivotal moment in the championship race, influencing betting odds and fan engagement alike.
NASCAR Schedule This Weekend
Nascar Cup Series:
- 10:00 a.m. ET – Practice
- 11:30 a.m. ET – Qualifying
Nascar Cup Series:
- 3:30 p.m. ET – EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix
| POSITION | DRIVER | TEAM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | William Byron | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 2 | Christopher Bell | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 3 | Ty Gibbs | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 4 | Alex Bowman | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 5 | Tyler Reddick | 23XI Racing |
| 6 | A.J. Allmendinger | Kaulig Racing |
| 7 | Ross Chastain | Trackhouse Racing Team |
| 8 | Chris Buescher | RFK Racing |
| 9 | Kyle Busch | Richard Childress Racing |
| 10 | Martin Truex Jr. | Joe Gibbs Racing |
2024 NASCAR Standings
🏁 EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix History & Highlights
The EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix is one of the newer races on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule. Two other NASCAR races made their debut in 2021: the Ally 400, at the Nashville Superspeedway, and the Verizon 200, at the Brickyard at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
The Circuit of the Americas opened in 2012 with the biggest racing events, featuring Formula One (for the United States Grand Prix) and MotoGP (the Motorcycle Grand Prix of the Americas). The Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth opposed the development due to a clause in its agreement with NASCAR that prevented more races in the region.
After lots of back-and-forths between Circuit of the Americas (COTA) president Bobby Epstein and NASCAR officials and exhibitions by NASCAR drivers for big events, NASCAR announced it was adding a race at COTA for the 2021 season. The Texas Motor Speedway would instead hold the NASCAR All-Star Race. Safety changes were subsequently made to COTA to accommodate stock cars.
2020 NASCAR Cup Series champion Chase Elliott won the inaugural race in 2021 which was shortened to just 54 laps due to heavy rain. The race was held in May of that year.
In 2022, Ross Chastain won the race held in March. The 2022 edition of the race was extended to 69 laps due to an overtime finish.
Circuit Information
The NASCAR EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix takes place at the Circuit of the Americas.
The current seating capacity in the grandstands is up to 150,000. The 231-mile, 68-lap race usually takes around three hours.
The current lap record of 2:13.177 was set by Chase Briscoe in 2022, with an average speed of 92.61 mph.
