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Revving It Up at COTA: Christopher Bell Conquers the Echopark Texas Grand Prix

Well, race fans, if you tuned in yesterday expecting a typical NASCAR Sunday drive…you quickly realized Circuit of the Americas (COTA) does not do typical!

Instead of your classic go-fast-and-turn-left format, we got treated to some first-class road course action, complete with hairpin turns, dramatic passes, and yes, the occasional spin-out that turned grown men into wide-eyed deer.

Let’s dive into how Christopher Bell took the checkers and the rest of the highlights from the NASCAR Cup Series party in Austin.

Bryan’s Fantasy NASCAR Picks for the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix at COTA

Alright, NASCAR fans—we’re heading to Texas! After the chaos at Atlanta, it’s time for a completely different challenge: the Circuit of The Americas (COTA).

This track is no joke—3.426 miles of pure road course madness, 20 turns, elevation changes, hard-braking zones, and high-speed straights. If you’re a driver who loves road courses, this is where you shine. If not? Well… good luck.

COTA rewards precision, patience, and aggressive but calculated driving. Picking the right drivers for a road course is completely different from a superspeedway, so I’ve done the research to give you the best fantasy lineup for this weekend.

Let’s get into it!

Who’s Leading NASCAR? Top 12 Cup Series Drivers Before COTA’s EchoPark Grand Prix

NASCAR Power Rankings: Top 12 Drivers Heading into the EchoPark Texas Grand Prix at COTA

Hey there, NASCAR fans! Bryan here, back with another deep dive into the current NASCAR Cup Series standings. We’re only a few races into the 2025 season, but things are already heating up.

Between wild finishes, surprise performances, and early-season dominance, we’re starting to get a clearer picture of which drivers are legit championship contenders and who needs to step up their game before we get deeper into the season.

Now, we’re shifting gears toward the EchoPark Texas Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas (COTA)—one of the most technical, demanding, and unpredictable tracks on the schedule. Unlike the pack racing we saw at Daytona and Atlanta, COTA requires a completely different skill set—it’s all about braking zones, corner exits, and road course mastery.

So, if you’re a driver who only thrives on superspeedways, this week is gonna feel like a pop quiz you didn’t study for. But if you’re one of those road course ringers who can handle left and right turns like a pro, you might be licking your chops right now.

That brings me to the real question: Which of the top 12 drivers are actually good on road courses? Spoiler alert: Some of these guys are about to be way out of their comfort zone.

With that in mind, I’m breaking down the top 12 drivers in the Cup Series standings, looking at how they got here, their strengths so far, and what we can expect from them at COTA.

Bryan’s Race Recap: The Wild Ride That Was the Ambetter Health 400

Well, folks, that was one heck of a race. If you thought Atlanta was going to be a typical intermediate track snooze-fest, you were dead wrong. We just witnessed a record-breaking 50 lead changes, a last-lap pass for the win, and a whole lot of fantasy lineup chaos.

Let’s break down everything that went down at Atlanta Motor Speedway, from Christopher Bell’s last-second heroics to the fantasy hits and misses that either made or wrecked our lineups.

NASCAR Weekly Wrap-Up: Post-Daytona Thrills and My Picks for Atlanta

Hey there, NASCAR enthusiasts!

Bryan here, back with your weekly dose of all things NASCAR Cup Series. What a week it’s been! From the high-octane drama of the Daytona 500 to exciting team developments and the buzz surrounding the upcoming Ambetter Health 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway, there’s plenty to dive into.

So, grab your favorite beverage, settle in, and let’s get into the nitty-gritty of this week’s NASCAR happenings.

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