NASCAR Makes Austin Debut At Circuit Of The Americas

Austin TX

21 May, 2021

1:37 PM

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AUSTIN, TX — For the first time in its history, NASCAR will be making a stop in Austin this weekend. NASCAR at COTA will open Friday and will continue through Sunday featuring NASCAR's signature Cup Series drivers and caps an entire weekend of racing that includes the Camping World Truck Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series and the Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America Series. The EchoPark Automotive Texas Grand Prix will take place Sunday. Complete goosebumps. Welcome to the inaugural @NASCARatCOTA race weekend! pic.twitter.com/5j1B7o99tb— Circuit of The Americas (@COTA) May 21, 2021 General admission tickets cost $99 for the entire weekend, and parking at the track is free, officials said. Tickets are all mobile and all purchases at the track will be cashless in an effort to minimize interaction with vendors and fans. The world's top stock car drivers will take on a different style track when they hit the road course at Circuit of The Americas, Scott Cooper with Speedway Motorsports, the company that helped bring the race to Austin, said. It's a beautiful day in Austin, Texas #Tundra225 | #NASCARatCOTA pic.twitter.com/ImQ3K5rz4w— NASCAR at COTA (@NASCARatCOTA) May 21, 2021 "For fans to get to come out an enjoy this weekend, it is going to be fantastic," Cooper said. "This race is going to be something special." There's more than just racing at this three-day event, Cooper said. Amusement park rides, go-kart racing and the chance to watch races from the 260-foot observation deck will be available. "At the end of the day, it's all going to be about fun," Cooper said, "and it starts today." IF YOU GO: What: NASCAR at COTA When: Friday, May 21 through Sunday, May 23 (gates open at noon Friday; 8 a.m. Saturday and Sunday) Where: Circuit of the Americas, 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd. in Austin Cost: $99 per adult; $10 per child For more information, visit https://www.nascaratcota.com/.