Kota start time, TV, broadcast schedule, lineup

NASCAR is taking a break from the ovals on its first track of the season when the Cup Series hits the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas for only the second time.

Last season, NASCAR held its inaugural race at COTA – the same facility that has hosted the only Formula 1 race in the US since 2012 – but the debut was hampered by the weather. The drivers were slipping all day, creating chaos and accidents before the race was finally called with 14 laps left.

The series and its drivers are hoping for a better racing experience this weekend, and they seem lucky with weather forecasts calling for sunny skies and temperatures in the mid-80s.

Here’s all the info you need to get ready for Sunday’s EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas.

What time does the COTA trophy race start?

The EchoPark Auto Grand Prix will kick off at 3:30pm ET (2:30pm local time) at the Circuit of the Americas.

What TV channel is the Cup Race in Kuta working on?

Fox broadcasts the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix and begins the pre-race show at 3 PM ET (2 PM local time).

Fox Sports 1 will also present a pre-race show starting at 2pm ET (1pm local time).