Starting Lineup NASCAR Cup Series COTA Race_ In Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas, William Byron will lead the pack from the pole position after delivering the fastest lap during the conclusive round of qualifying at the 3.410-mile road course in Austin, TX.
Ty Gibbs narrowly missed out on the pole by a mere 0.015 seconds and will share the front row with Byron, setting the stage for an exciting showdown at COTA. The remainder of the top-10 starting grid features Tyler Reddick, Christopher Bell, Corey LaJoie, Ross Chastain, Martin Truex Jr., Denny Hamlin, Chase Elliott, and Bubba Wallace.
Despite a commendable rookie season in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and a victorious NASCAR Cup Series debut last year, Shane van Gisbergen faced disappointment as he narrowly missed advancing to the final round of qualifying. As a result, he’ll kick off Sunday’s race from the 12th position.
Here’s the lineup for the NASCAR Cup Series EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix:
| ROW | POS | NO. | DRIVER | TEAM | GROUP | ROUND |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 24 | William Byron | Hendrick Motorsports | B | 2 |
| 1 | 2 | 54 | Ty Gibbs | Joe Gibbs Racing | A | 2 |
| 2 | 3 | 45 | Tyler Reddick | 23XI Racing | A | 2 |
| 2 | 4 | 20 | Christopher Bell | Joe Gibbs Racing | B | 2 |
| 3 | 5 | 7 | Corey LaJoie | Spire Motorsports | A | 2 |
| 3 | 6 | 1 | Ross Chastain | Trackhouse Racing | B | 2 |
| 4 | 7 | 19 | Martin Truex, Jr. | Joe Gibbs Racing | B | 2 |
| 4 | 8 | 11 | Denny Hamlin | Joe Gibbs Racing | A | 2 |
| 5 | 9 | 9 | Chase Elliott | Hendrick Motorsports | B | 2 |
| 5 | 10 | 23 | Bubba Wallace | 23XI Racing | A | 2 |
| 6 | 11 | 2 | Austin Cindric | Team Penske | B | 1 |
| 6 | 12 | 16 | Shane Van Gisbergen | Kaulig Racing | A | 1 |
| 7 | 13 | 51 | Justin Haley | Rick Ware Racing | B | 1 |
| 7 | 14 | 13 | AJ Allmendinger | Kaulig Racing | A | 1 |
| 8 | 15 | 5 | Kyle Larson | Hendrick Motorsports | B | 1 |
| 8 | 16 | 8 | Kyle Busch | Richard Childress Racing | A | 1 |
| 9 | 17 | 48 | Alex Bowman | Hendrick Motorsports | B | 1 |
| 9 | 18 | 77 | Carson Hocevar | Spire Motorsports | A | 1 |
| 10 | 19 | 99 | Daniel Suarez | Trackhouse Racing | B | 1 |
| 10 | 20 | 17 | Chris Buescher | RFK Racing | A | 1 |
| 11 | 21 | 3 | Austin Dillon | Richard Childress Racing | B | 1 |
| 11 | 22 | 42 | John Hunter Nemechek | LEGACY MOTOR CLUB | A | 1 |
| 12 | 23 | 15 | Kaz Grala | Rick Ware Racing | B | 1 |
| 12 | 24 | 41 | Ryan Preece | Stewart-Haas Racing | A | 1 |
| 13 | 25 | 50 | Kamui Kobayashi | 23XI Racing | B | 1 |
| 13 | 26 | 38 | Todd Gilliland | Front Row Motorsports | A | 1 |
| 14 | 27 | 34 | Michael McDowell | Front Row Motorsports | B | 1 |
| 14 | 28 | 12 | Ryan Blaney | Team Penske | A | 1 |
| 15 | 29 | 21 | Harrison Burton | Wood Brothers Racing | B | 1 |
| 15 | 30 | 47 | Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. | JTG Daugherty Racing | A | 1 |
| 16 | 31 | 4 | Josh Berry | Stewart-Haas Racing | B | 1 |
| 16 | 32 | 14 | Chase Briscoe | Stewart-Haas Racing | A | 1 |
| 17 | 33 | 31 | Daniel Hemric | Kaulig Racing | B | 1 |
| 17 | 34 | 71 | Zane Smith | Spire Motorsports | A | 1 |
| 18 | 35 | 22 | Joey Logano | Team Penske | B | 1 |
| 18 | 36 | 6 | Brad Keselowski | RFK Racing | A | 1 |
| 19 | 37 | 66 | Timmy Hill | Power Source | B | 1 |
| 19 | 38 | 43 | Erik Jones | LEGACY MOTOR CLUB | A | 1 |
| 20 | 39 | 10 | Noah Gragson | Stewart-Haas Racing | B | 1 |
The starting lineup for the NASCAR Cup Series EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas (COTA) showcases William Byron leading the pack from the pole position, closely followed by Ty Gibbs. The lineup features a mix of seasoned veterans like Denny Hamlin and Chase Elliott along with promising newcomers such as Ty Gibbs and Shane Van Gisbergen. Despite facing disappointment in qualifying, Van Gisbergen will start from the 12th position. With an exciting mix of talent and experience, the stage is set for a thrilling showdown at COTA.
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Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQ”)
How many races are in a Nascar Cup series season?
This phase is famously known as the NASCAR playoffs. Originating with strong ties to the Southeastern United States, roughly half of the 36-race season historically took place in this region. However, the schedule has evolved to encompass tracks nationwide, reflecting the sport’s growing diversity as of 2020.
How many laps is the Nascar Cota race?
The Cup race at COTA, known as the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix, consists of 68 laps around the 3.41-mile road course, totaling 231.88 miles.
What is the biggest NASCAR race?
The Daytona 500 holds unparalleled significance as the pinnacle event on the NASCAR calendar, boasting the largest purse by far. Championship points awarded during the race are on par with any other NASCAR Cup Series event, cementing its status as a cornerstone of the racing season.
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