2026 NASCAR Cup Series Echopark Texas Grand Prix

• NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Focused Health 250 shares the weekend
• 95-lap Cup race on the National Course layout
• Turn 15 grandstand views the back straight where cars hit 190+ mph
• Turn 12 serves as critical passing zone under hard braking
• Turn 1 sees frequent drama with three or four cars abreast entering

Best Way to Experience It

• Turn 1 grandstand sits at the highest seating area offering panoramic views
• Track Pass grants racing surface access for pre-race concert and driver introductions

Good to Know

• Children 12 and under receive reduced admission to the Cup Series race
• Free general parking available in Lots F, N and T
• Premium parking sold in Lots A and E behind Main Grandstands
• Re-entry allowed with hand stamp upon exit
• March daytime temperatures range from 68°F to 73°F with cooler mornings

• Best fit if you enjoy urban racing — 2.4-mile National Course with 133-foot elevation change, iconic Turn 1 uphill hairpin, 20 turns, 15 miles from downtown Austin with dedicated shuttle service.
• Best fit if you value grassroots accessibility — $10 general admission tickets (children 12-under $10 Cup Series, free Xfinity), military/educator/student discounts, family-friendly pricing across 47 US states, 10 countries.
• Best fit if you like multi-day race weekends — Friday-Sunday NASCAR Cup Series and O'Reilly Auto Parts Xfinity Series action, two-series weekend format, 95-lap Cup race, paddock atmosphere.
• Not ideal if you prefer traditional oval racing — Sixth season on National Course emphasizes road racing braking zones, elevation changes, technical corners rather than high-speed oval drafting.