COTA - DuraMax Grand Prix
The DuraMAX Texas Grand Prix Powered by RelaDyne took place on March 1, 2026, at Circuit of The Americas in Austin and was the third race of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season. The course features 18 turns on an asphalt surface and presents a technical challenge for Cup Series competitors. The race was introduced in 2021 and has since become an established part of the racing calendar. NASCAR has made this facility a regular part of its annual Cup Series schedule in recent seasons. Tyler Reddick won the race with his third victory in the season's first three races, marking the first time in NASCAR Cup Series history that a driver has opened a season with three consecutive wins. Reddick led 58 of the 95 laps and finished nearly four seconds ahead of Shane van Gisbergen.
Schedule
| Start | Session | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05:00 | Qualifying | 28 Feb 2026 | Finished |
| 20:30 | DuraMAX Texas Grand Prix Powered by RelaDyne | 1 Mar 2026 | Finished |
All times in Europe/London.
Where to watch
Start: 1 Mar 2026, 20:30 (Europe/London)
Broadcasters usually go on air 15 to 30 minutes before the start.
- Sportdigital pay TV 🇩🇪 Germany Rennen live
- Motorvision+ subscription 🇩🇪 Germany Rennen live und als Aufzeichnung
Qualifying and starting grid
The qualifying result will appear here as soon as it is available.
Race result
| # | Driver | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyler Reddick | 23XI Racing | 61 |
| 2 | Shane Van Gisbergen | Trackhouse Racing | 45 |
| 3 | Christopher Bell | Joe Gibbs Racing | 34 |
| 4 | Ty Gibbs | Joe Gibbs Racing | 48 |
| 5 | Michael McDowell | Spire Motorsports | 40 |
| 6 | Kyle Larson | Hendrick Motorsports | 31 |
| 7 | Chase Elliott | Hendrick Motorsports | 33 |
| 8 | Ryan Blaney | Team Penske | 33 |
| 9 | AJ Allmendinger | Kaulig Racing | 43 |
| 10 | Denny Hamlin | Joe Gibbs Racing | 28 |
| 11 | Bubba Wallace | 23XI Racing | 31 |
| 12 | Kyle Busch | Richard Childress Racing | 25 |
| 13 | William Byron | Hendrick Motorsports | 26 |
| 14 | Connor Zilisch | Trackhouse Racing | 23 |
| 15 | Joey Logano | Team Penske | 22 |
| 16 | Ty Dillon | Kaulig Racing | 21 |
| 17 | John H. Nemechek | Legacy Motor Club | 20 |
| 18 | Ryan Preece | RFK Racing | 19 |
| 19 | Austin Dillon | Richard Childress Racing | 18 |
| 20 | Brad Keselowski | RFK Racing | 17 |
| 21 | Todd Gilliland | Front Row Motorsports | 23 |
| 22 | Noah Gragson | Front Row Motorsports | 15 |
| 23 | Riley Herbst | 23XI Racing | 14 |
| 24 | Chris Buescher | RFK Racing | 20 |
| 25 | Daniel Suárez | Spire Motorsports | 20 |
| 26 | Josh Berry | Wood Brothers Racing | 11 |
| 27 | Jesse Love | Richard Childress Racing | 0 |
| 28 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr | HYAK Motorsports | 9 |
| 29 | Cole Custer | Haas Factory Team | 11 |
| 30 | Cody Ware | Rick Ware Racing | 7 |
| 31 | Carson Hocevar | Spire Motorsports | 8 |
| 32 | Austin Cindric | Team Penske | 5 |
| 33 | Zane Smith | Front Row Motorsports | 4 |
| 34 | Erik Jones | Legacy Motor Club | 3 |
| 35 | Ross Chastain | Trackhouse Racing | 13 |
| 36 | Alex Bowman | Hendrick Motorsports | 5 |
| 37 | Chase Briscoe | Joe Gibbs Racing | 1 |
Drivers' standings 2026
| # | Driver | Team | Points | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denny Hamlin | Joe Gibbs Racing | 1.233 | 5 |
| 2 | Ryan Blaney | Team Penske | 1.115 | 3 |
| 3 | Ty Gibbs | Joe Gibbs Racing | 1.026 | 2 |
| 4 | Kyle Larson | Hendrick Motorsports | 1.015 | 3 |
| 5 | Chase Briscoe | Joe Gibbs Racing | 1.011 | 3 |
| 6 | Tyler Reddick | 23XI Racing | 1.010 | 5 |
| 7 | Christopher Bell | Joe Gibbs Racing | 990 | 1 |
| 8 | Joey Logano | Team Penske | 884 | 5 |
| 9 | Austin Cindric | Team Penske | 826 | 0 |
| 10 | Chase Elliott | Hendrick Motorsports | 812 | 2 |
| 11 | Carson Hocevar | Spire Motorsports | 801 | 1 |
| 12 | William Byron | Hendrick Motorsports | 799 | 0 |
| 13 | Daniel Suárez | Spire Motorsports | 787 | 1 |
| 14 | Ryan Preece | RFK Racing | 783 | 1 |
| 15 | Bubba Wallace | 23XI Racing | 777 | 0 |
| 16 | Chris Buescher | RFK Racing | 769 | 0 |
| 17 | Shane Van Gisbergen | Trackhouse Racing | 711 | 2 |
| 18 | Ross Chastain | Trackhouse Racing | 626 | 0 |
| 19 | Brad Keselowski | RFK Racing | 624 | 0 |
| 20 | Michael McDowell | Spire Motorsports | 599 | 0 |
| 21 | Todd Gilliland | Front Row Motorsports | 570 | 0 |
| 22 | Erik Jones | Legacy Motor Club | 566 | 0 |
| 23 | Austin Dillon | Richard Childress Racing | 541 | 0 |
| 24 | AJ Allmendinger | Kaulig Racing | 527 | 0 |
| 25 | Josh Berry | Wood Brothers Racing | 527 | 0 |
| 26 | Alex Bowman | Hendrick Motorsports | 492 | 0 |
| 27 | Zane Smith | Front Row Motorsports | 477 | 0 |
| 28 | John H. Nemechek | Legacy Motor Club | 465 | 0 |
| 29 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr | HYAK Motorsports | 458 | 0 |
| 30 | Riley Herbst | 23XI Racing | 443 | 0 |
| 31 | Noah Gragson | Front Row Motorsports | 392 | 0 |
| 32 | Cole Custer | Haas Factory Team | 390 | 0 |
| 33 | Ty Dillon | Kaulig Racing | 338 | 0 |
| 34 | Connor Zilisch | Trackhouse Racing | 320 | 0 |
| 35 | Cody Ware | Rick Ware Racing | 221 | 0 |
| 36 | Kyle Busch | Richard Childress Racing | 188 | 0 |
| 37 | Casey Mears | Beard Motorsports | 11 | 0 |
| 38 | Kevin Magnussen | Trackhouse Racing | 11 | 0 |
| 39 | Jimmie Johnson | Legacy Motor Club | 9 | 0 |
| 40 | Katherine Legge | Live Fast Motorsports | 8 | 0 |
Teams' standings 2026
| # | Team | Points | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Gibbs Racing | 4.260 | 11 |
| 2 | Hendrick Motorsports | 3.118 | 5 |
| 3 | Team Penske | 2.825 | 8 |
| 4 | 23XI Racing | 2.230 | 7 |
| 5 | Spire Motorsports | 2.187 | 2 |
| 6 | RFK Racing | 2.176 | 1 |
| 7 | Trackhouse Racing | 1.668 | 2 |
| 8 | Front Row Motorsports | 1.439 | 0 |
| 9 | Legacy Motor Club | 1.040 | 0 |
| 10 | Kaulig Racing | 865 | 0 |
| 11 | Richard Childress Racing | 729 | 0 |
| 12 | Wood Brothers Racing | 527 | 0 |
| 13 | HYAK Motorsports | 458 | 0 |
| 14 | Haas Factory Team | 390 | 0 |
| 15 | Rick Ware Racing | 221 | 0 |
| 16 | Live Fast Motorsports | 11 | 0 |
| 17 | Garage 66 | 6 | 0 |
| 18 | Beard Motorsports | 5 | 0 |
| 19 | NY Racing Team | 4 | 0 |
About this race
On Sunday, 1 March 2026, COTA - DuraMax Grand Prix was on the NASCAR Cup Series calendar. It was held at Circuit of the Americas.
The circuit is located in Austin, United States and measures 5.513 kilometres, has 20 corners and opened in 2012.
Circuit of the Americas is a modern racing circuit in Austin, Texas, opened in 2012. The Grand Prix Circuit measures 5.513 kilometers in length and features 20 turns. The circuit was designed by renowned circuit architects Tavo Hellmund, Kevin Schwantz, and Hermann Tilke and is certified as a Grade 1 FIA facility. The track regularly hosts major international motorsport events, including Formula 1, MotoGP, and various NASCAR series.
Tyler Reddick (23XI Racing) took the win ahead of Shane Van Gisbergen. The full result is listed further up this page.
Coverage comes from 2 providers, listed in the broadcast section.
Frequently asked questions
When does COTA - DuraMax Grand Prix start?
COTA - DuraMax Grand Prix starts on Sunday, 1 March 2026 at 20:30 central European time.
Where does COTA - DuraMax Grand Prix take place?
The venue is Circuit of the Americas in Austin.
Where can I watch COTA - DuraMax Grand Prix?
In Germany Sportdigital, Motorvision+ carry the broadcast.
Who won COTA - DuraMax Grand Prix?
Tyler Reddick took the win for 23XI Racing.
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