Tyler Reddick will look to defend his win last year at the Circuit of the Americas when the first road-course race of the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season takes place Sunday in Austin, Texas.
This race will be a challenge around the 3.410-mile road course. Reddick has been one of the best road-course drivers over the past couple seasons. Chase Elliott is expected to be a challenger, as is Shane Van Gisbergen.
William Byron and Christopher Bell, both of whom have solid pedigrees on road courses, are also among the favorites.
Other racers to watch are Ross Chastain, Ty Gibbs, Alex Bowman, Chris Buescher and Joey Logano.
Below is everything to know about Sunday's Cup Series race at COTA, including the start time and how to watch.
What time does the NASCAR race start today?
- Track: Circuit of the Americas
- Date: Sunday, March 24
- Start time: 3:30 p.m. ET
Sunday's race has a 3:30 p.m. ET listed start time. However, pre-race activities are expected to push the waving of the green flag to approximately 3:45 p.m. ET.
What channel is the NASCAR race on today?
- Track: Circuit of the Americas
- TV channel: Fox
- Live stream: FoxSports.com | Fubo
The EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix will broadcast live on Fox in the United States. Canadian viewers can follow the action on TSN1.
Viewers can also find Sunday's race on FoxSports.com, as well as Fubo, which offers a free trial. Fox will broadcast the race with radio coverage from PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
NASCAR at COTA tickets
- COTA tickets: StubHub
There are multiple ticket options available for Sunday's EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix. Head to StubHub to find the best deals for the 2024 COTA race and all Cup Series events.
NASCAR at Circuit of the Americas starting lineup 2024
| Starting pos. | Driver | Car No. | Team |
| 1. | William Byron | 24 | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 2. | Ty Gibbs | 54 | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 3. | Tyler Reddick | 45 | 23XI Racing |
| 4. | Christopher Bell | 20 | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 5. | Corey LaJoie | 7 | Spire Motorsports |
| 6. | Ross Chastain | 1 | Trackhouse Racing |
| 7. | Martin Truex Jr. | 19 | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 8. | Denny Hamlin | 11 | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 9. | Chase Elliott | 9 | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 10. | Bubba Wallace | 23 | 23XI Racing |
| 11. | Austin Cindric | 2 | Team Penske |
| 12. | Shane van Gisbergen | 16 | Kaulig Racing |
| 13. | Justin Haley | 51 | Rick Ware Racing |
| 14. | AJ Allmendinger | 13 | Kaulig Racing |
| 15. | Kyle Larson | 5 | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 16. | Kyle Busch | 8 | Richard Childress |
| 17. | Alex Bowman | 48 | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 18. | Carson Hocevar | 77 | Spire Motorsports |
| 19. | Daniel Suarez | 99 | Trackhouse Racing |
| 20. | Chris Buescher | 17 | Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing |
| 21. | Austin Dillon | 3 | Richard Childress Racing |
| 22. | John Hunter Nemechek | 42 | Legacy Motor Club |
| 23. | Kaz Grala | 15 | Rick Ware Racing |
| 24. | Ryan Preece | 41 | Stewart-Haas Racing |
| 25. | Kamui Kobayashi | 50 | 23XI Racing |
| 26. | Todd Gilliland | 38 | Front Row Motorsports |
| 27. | Michael McDowell | 34 | Front Row Motorsports |
| 28. | Ryan Blaney | 12 | Team Penske |
| 29. | Harrison Burton | 21 | Wood Brothers Racing |
| 30. | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | 47 | JTG Daugherty Racing |
| 31. | Josh Berry | 4 | Stewart-Haas Racing |
| 32. | Chase Briscoe | 14 | Stewart-Haas Racing |
| 33. | Daniel Hemric | 31 | Kaulig Racing |
| 34. | Zane Smith | 71 | Spire Motorsports |
| 35. | Joey Logano | 22 | Team Penske |
| 36. | Brad Keselowski | 6 | Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing |
| 37. | Timmy Hill | 66 | Power Source |
| 38. | Erik Jones | 43 | Legacy Motor Club |
| 39. | Noah Gragson | 10 | Stewart-Haas Racing |
NASCAR schedule 2024
(All times ET)
| Date | Race | Track | Time | TV/Radio |
| Sun., Mar. 24 | EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix (Buy Tickets) | Circuit of the Americas | 3:30 p.m. | Fox/PRN |
| Sun., Mar. 31 | Toyota Owners 400 (Buy Tickets) | Richmond Raceway | 7 p.m. | Fox/MRN |
| Sun., Apr. 7 | Cook Out 400 (Buy Tickets) | Martinsville Speedway | 3 p.m. | FS1/MRN |
| Sun., Apr. 14 | AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400 (Buy Tickets) | Texas Motor Speedway | 3:30 p.m. | FS1/PRN |
| Sun., Apr. 21 | GEICO 500 (Buy Tickets) | Talladega Superspeedway | 3 p.m. | Fox/MRN |
| Sun., Apr. 28 | Wurth 400 (Buy Tickets) | Dover Motor Speedway | 2 p.m. | FS1/PRN |
| Sun., May 5 | AdventHealth 400 (Buy Tickets) | Kansas Speedway | 3 p.m. | FS1/MRN |
| Sun., May 12 | Goodyear 400 (Buy Tickets) | Darlington Raceway | 3 p.m. | FS1/MRN |
| Sun., May 19 | NASCAR All-Star Open (Buy Tickets) | North Wilkesboro Speedway | 8 p.m. | FS1/MRN |
| Sun., May 19 | NASCAR All-Star Race (Buy Tickets) | North Wilkesboro Speedway | 8 p.m. | FS1/MRN |
| Sun., May 26 | Coca-Cola 600 (Buy Tickets) | Charlotte Motor Speedway | 6 p.m. | Fox/PRN |
| Sun., June 2 | Enjoy Illinois 300 (Buy Tickets) | World Wide Technology Raceway | 3:30 p.m. | FS1/MRN |
| Sun., June 9 | Toyota/Save Mart 350 (Buy Tickets) | Sonoma Raceway | 3:30 p.m. | Fox/PRN |
| Sun., June 16 | Iowa Corn 350 (Buy Tickets) | Iowa Speedway | 7 p.m. | USA/MRN |
| Sun., June 23 | Cup Series race at New Hampshire (Buy Tickets) | New Hampshire Motor Speedway | 2:30 p.m. | USA/PRN |
| Sun., June 30 | Ally 400 (Buy Tickets) | Nashville Superspeedway | 3:30 p.m. | NBC/PRN |
| Sun., July 7 | Grant Park 165 (Buy Tickets) | Chicago Street Course | 4:30 p.m. | NBC/MRN |
| Sun., July 14 | Cup Series Race at Pocono (Buy Tickets) | Pocono Raceway | 2:30 p.m. | USA/MRN |
| Sun., July 21 | Brickyard 400 (Buy Tickets) | Indianapolis Motor Speedway | 2:30 p.m. | NBC/IMS |
| Sun., Aug. 11 | Cook Out 400 (Buy Tickets) | Richmond Raceway | 6 p.m. | USA/MRN |
| Sun., Aug. 18 | FireKeepers Casino 400 (Buy Tickets) | Michigan International Raceway | 2:30 p.m. | USA/MRN |
| Sat., Aug. 24 | Coke Zero Sugar 400 (Buy Tickets) | Daytona International Speedway | 7:30 p.m. | NBC/MRN |
| Sun., Sept. 1 | Cook Out Southern 500 (Buy Tickets) | Darlington Raceway | 6 p.m. | USA/MRN |
NASCAR playoff race schedule 2024
(All times ET)
| Date | Race | Track | Time | TV/Radio | Winner |
| Sun., Sept. 8 | Quaker State 400 (Buy Tickets) | Atlanta Motor Speedway | 3 p.m. | USA/PRN | — |
| Sun., Sept. 15 | Go Bowling at the Glen (Buy Tickets) | Watkins Glen International | 3 p.m. | USA/MRN | — |
| Sat., Sept. 21 | Bass Pro Shops Night Race (Buy Tickets) | Bristol Motor Speedway | 7:30 p.m. | USA/PRN | — |
| Sun., Sept. 29 | Hollywood Casino 400 (Buy Tickets) | Kansas Speedway | 3 p.m. | USA/PRN | — |
| Sun., Oct. 6 | YellaWood 500 (Buy Tickets) | Talladega Superspeedway | 2 p.m. | NBC/MRN | — |
| Sun., Oct. 13 | Bank of America Roval 400 (Buy Tickets) | Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course | 2 p.m. | NBC/PRN | — |
| Sun., Oct. 20 | South Point 400 (Buy Tickets) | Las Vegas Motor Speedway | 2:30 p.m. | NBC/PRN | — |
| Sun., Oct. 27 | Cup Series race at Homestead-Miami (Buy Tickets) | Homestead-Miami Speedway | 2:30 p.m. | NBC/MRN | — |
| Sun., Nov. 3 | XFINITY 500 (Buy Tickets) | Martinsville Speedway | 2 p.m. | NBC/MRN | — |
| Sun., Nov. 10 | NASCAR Cup Series Championship (Buy Tickets) | Phoenix Raceway | 3 p.m. | NBC/MRN | — |
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