The engines are roaring, and NASCAR’s road to the EchoPark Texas Grand Prix is officially set. The NASCAR Cup Series field is now locked in, with 37 cars ready to take on the challenging 20-turn road course at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas.
23XI Racing is set to dominate the front row, with Tyler Reddick securing the pole position and Bubba Wallace right behind him, marking the team's first-ever front-row sweep in their history.
Tyler Reddick's pole position marks a career milestone
In an impressive performance, Tyler Reddick claimed the pole for the EchoPark Texas Grand Prix with a qualifying time of 1:38.08. This marks a significant achievement for Reddick, who will look to build on this momentum as he leads a talented field of drivers into the road race.
Reddick’s teammate, Bubba Wallace, locked down the second spot with a time of 1:38.30, demonstrating the power and potential of 23XI Racing. This marks an exciting moment for the team as they aim for success at COTA.
Top 10 qualifying results at COTA
Here are the top 10 fastest qualifying times ahead of Sunday’s race:
Tyler Reddick (Toyota) – 1:38.08
Bubba Wallace (Toyota) – 1:38.30
Chase Elliott (Chevrolet) – 1:38.36
Carson Hocevar (Chevrolet) – 1:38.45
Daniel Suarez (Chevrolet) – 1:38.48
Shane van Gisbergen (Chevrolet) – 1:38.52
Kyle Larson (Chevrolet) – 1:38.58
Kyle Busch (Chevrolet) – 1:38.59
Ross Chastain (Chevrolet) – 1:38.70
Todd Gilliland (Ford) – 1:38.72
NASCAR Cup Series Lineup for the EchoPark Texas Grand Prix
The following is the complete lineup for Sunday’s race at COTA, with Tyler Reddick and Bubba Wallace leading the pack:
Tyler Reddick – No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota
Bubba Wallace – No. 23 23XI Racing Toyota
Chase Elliott – No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
Carson Hocevar – No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet
Daniel Suarez – No. 99 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
Shane van Gisbergen – No. 88 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
Kyle Larson – No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
Kyle Busch – No. 8 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet
Ross Chastain – No. 1 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
Todd Gilliland – No. 34 Front Row Motorsports Ford
The rest of the field includes some of the big names such as Denny Hamlin, William Byron, and Ryan Blaney.
How to Watch the EchoPark Texas Grand Prix
Fans can catch the action from COTA on Fox at 3:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, following a thrilling Xfinity Series race at 2:30 p.m. ET. Whether you’re rooting for the front-row duo of Reddick and Wallace or cheering on your favorite driver, Sunday’s EchoPark Texas Grand Prix promises to be a spectacle filled with speed, strategy, and fierce competition.