COTA - Focused Health 250
The Focused Health 250 is the third race of the 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series season and the fifth running of the event. The race is contested over 65 laps on the 2.400-mile-long asphalt road course. NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series stock car races have been held at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas as a companion to the Cup race at the track since 2021. Initially, the Cup and Xfinity Series used the full 3.426-mile Grand Prix Circuit, but for 2025 organisers opted to switch to a shortened course based on the existing National Circuit configuration, measuring around just over 2.3 miles.
Schedule
| Start | Session | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19:00 | Qualifying | 28 Feb 2026 | Finished |
| 20:00 | Focused Health 250 | 28 Feb 2026 | Finished |
All times in Europe/London.
Where to watch
Start: 28 Feb 2026, 20:00 (Europe/London)
Broadcasters usually go on air 15 to 30 minutes before the start.
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Qualifying and starting grid
The qualifying result will appear here as soon as it is available.
Race result
| # | Driver | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shane Van Gisbergen | JR Motorsports | 0 |
| 2 | Austin Hill | Richard Childress Racing | 50 |
| 3 | Sammy Smith | JR Motorsports | 38 |
| 4 | Jesse Love | Richard Childress Racing | 46 |
| 5 | Corey Day | Hendrick Motorsports | 36 |
| 6 | Brent Crews | Joe Gibbs Racing | 31 |
| 7 | William Sawalich | Joe Gibbs Racing | 30 |
| 8 | Justin Allgaier | JR Motorsports | 46 |
| 9 | Ross Chastain | Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport | 0 |
| 10 | Brennan Poole | Alpha Prime Racing | 27 |
| 11 | Sheldon Creed | Haas Factory Team | 26 |
| 12 | Taylor Gray | Joe Gibbs Racing | 25 |
| 13 | Alex Labbe | SS GreenLight Racing | 24 |
| 14 | Sam Mayer | Haas Factory Team | 42 |
| 15 | Brandon Jones | Joe Gibbs Racing | 32 |
| 16 | Ryan Sieg | RSS Racing | 22 |
| 17 | Blaine Perkins | Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport | 20 |
| 18 | Jeb Burton | Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport | 19 |
| 19 | Carson Kvapil | DGM Racing x JIM | 31 |
| 20 | Patrick Staropoli | Big Machine Racing | 17 |
| 21 | Connor Zilisch | JR Motorsports | 0 |
| 22 | Lavar Scott | Alpha Prime Racing | 15 |
| 23 | Anthony Alfredo | Viking Motorsports | 14 |
| 24 | Kyle Sieg | RSS Racing | 13 |
| 25 | Nicholas Sanchez | AM Racing | 12 |
| 26 | Dean Thompson | Sam Hunt Racing | 11 |
| 27 | Preston Pardus | Pardus Racing Inc | 10 |
| 28 | JJ Yeley | Young's Motorsports | 9 |
| 29 | Harrison Burton | Sam Hunt Racing | 8 |
| 30 | Parker Retzlaff | Viking Motorsports | 7 |
| 31 | Rajah Caruth | JR Motorsports | 8 |
| 32 | Jeremy Clements | Jeremy Clements Racing | 5 |
| 33 | Austin Green | Peterson Racing Group | 7 |
| 34 | Ryan Ellis | Young's Motorsports | 3 |
| 35 | Sage Karam | Joey Gase Motorsports | 2 |
| 36 | Josh Bilicki | SS GreenLight Racing | 1 |
| 37 | Baltazar Leguizam贸n | Barrett Cope Racing | 1 |
| 38 | Austin J Hill | Joey Gase Motorsports | 1 |
Drivers' standings 2026
| # | Driver | Team | Points | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Justin Allgaier | JR Motorsports | 1.320 | 6 |
| 2 | Jesse Love | Richard Childress Racing | 1.075 | 2 |
| 3 | Carson Kvapil | JR Motorsports | 1.074 | 2 |
| 4 | Sheldon Creed | Haas Factory Team | 1.057 | 3 |
| 5 | Corey Day | Hendrick Motorsports | 1.018 | 4 |
| 6 | Austin Hill | Richard Childress Racing | 929 | 2 |
| 7 | Brandon Jones | Joe Gibbs Racing | 896 | 1 |
| 8 | Sammy Smith | JR Motorsports | 889 | 0 |
| 9 | Sam Mayer | Haas Factory Team | 884 | 0 |
| 10 | Parker Retzlaff | Viking Motorsports | 825 | 0 |
| 11 | Taylor Gray | Joe Gibbs Racing | 809 | 1 |
| 12 | Brent Crews | Joe Gibbs Racing | 791 | 0 |
| 13 | William Sawalich | Joe Gibbs Racing | 765 | 1 |
| 14 | Rajah Caruth | JR Motorsports | 740 | 0 |
| 15 | Ryan Sieg | RSS Racing | 683 | 1 |
| 16 | Anthony Alfredo | Viking Motorsports | 655 | 0 |
| 17 | Dean Thompson | Sam Hunt Racing | 582 | 0 |
| 18 | Brennan Poole | Alpha Prime Racing | 564 | 0 |
| 19 | Jeremy Clements | Jeremy Clements Racing | 529 | 0 |
| 20 | Harrison Burton | Sam Hunt Racing | 515 | 0 |
| 21 | Jeb Burton | Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport | 477 | 0 |
| 22 | Blaine Perkins | Jordan Anderson Racing | 429 | 0 |
| 23 | Patrick Staropoli | Big Machine Racing | 401 | 0 |
| 24 | Kyle Sieg | RSS Racing | 385 | 0 |
| 25 | Josh Bilicki | SS GreenLight Racing | 345 | 0 |
| 26 | Lavar Scott | Alpha Prime Racing | 327 | 0 |
| 27 | Ryan Ellis | Young's Motorsports | 309 | 0 |
| 28 | Austin Green | Peterson Racing Group | 276 | 0 |
| 29 | Nicholas Sanchez | Peterson Racing Group | 235 | 0 |
| 30 | Garrett Smithley | SS GreenLight Racing | 230 | 0 |
| 31 | Joey Gase | Joey Gase Motorsports | 215 | 0 |
| 32 | Josh Williams | DGM Racing x JIM | 203 | 0 |
| 33 | Mason Maggio | DGM Racing x JIM | 156 | 0 |
| 34 | Andrew Patterson | Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport | 128 | 0 |
| 35 | Alex Labbe | SS GreenLight Racing | 93 | 0 |
| 36 | JJ Yeley | RSS Racing | 83 | 0 |
| 37 | Nathan Byrd | Young's Motorsports | 79 | 0 |
| 38 | Myatt Snider | DGM Racing x JIM | 73 | 0 |
| 39 | Preston Pardus | DGM Racing x JIM | 66 | 0 |
| 40 | Jake Finch | JR Motorsports | 59 | 0 |
Teams' standings 2026
| # | Team | Points | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JR Motorsports | 3.797 | 16 |
| 2 | Joe Gibbs Racing | 3.261 | 3 |
| 3 | Richard Childress Racing | 2.011 | 4 |
| 4 | Haas Factory Team | 1.941 | 3 |
| 5 | Viking Motorsports | 1.454 | 0 |
| 6 | Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport | 1.341 | 0 |
| 7 | Sam Hunt Racing | 1.097 | 0 |
| 8 | RSS Racing | 1.088 | 1 |
| 9 | Hendrick Motorsports | 1.018 | 4 |
| 10 | Alpha Prime Racing | 923 | 0 |
| 11 | SS GreenLight Racing | 641 | 0 |
| 12 | DGM Racing x JIM | 588 | 0 |
| 13 | Young's Motorsports | 578 | 0 |
| 14 | Jeremy Clements Racing | 529 | 0 |
| 15 | Peterson Racing Group | 449 | 0 |
| 16 | Joey Gase Motorsports | 443 | 0 |
| 17 | Big Machine Racing | 401 | 0 |
| 18 | Hettinger Racing | 97 | 0 |
| 19 | AM Racing | 81 | 0 |
| 20 | Pardus Racing Inc | 45 | 0 |
| 21 | Barrett Cope Racing | 44 | 0 |
| 22 | Mike Harmon Racing | 33 | 0 |
About this race
On Saturday, 28 February 2026, COTA - Focused Health 250 was on the NASCAR Xfinity 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.
Shane Van Gisbergen (JR Motorsports) took the win ahead of Austin Hill. 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 - Focused Health 250 start?
COTA - Focused Health 250 starts on Saturday, 28 February 2026 at 20:00 central European time.
Where does COTA - Focused Health 250 take place?
The venue is Circuit of the Americas in Austin.
Where can I watch COTA - Focused Health 250?
In Germany Motorvision+, NASCAR TrackPass carry the broadcast.
Who won COTA - Focused Health 250?
Shane Van Gisbergen took the win for JR Motorsports.
More in the calendar
Other races at this circuit
- VP Ch. COTA - P3, GTDX, GSX 28 Feb 2026
- NASCAR COTA - DuraMax Grand Prix 1 Mar 2026
- VP Ch. COTA - P3, GTDX, GSX 27 Feb 2026
- Moto3 Grand Prix of the Americas 27 Mar 2026
- Moto2 Grand Prix of the Americas 27 Mar 2026
- MotoGP Grand Prix of the Americas 27 Mar 2026