The NASCAR Cup Series moves on to COTA in Austin for the first road course race of the season, the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix on Sunday. The Cup field in general has gotten stronger at road course races given the increased amount over the last five seasons;

Christopher Bell secured his second consecutive NASCAR Cup Series victory at COTA, holding off William Byron and Tyler Reddick in a thrilling race.

The NASCAR Cup Series is headed to the storied Austin track, Circuit of the Americas, this week. The road course has plenty of drama on its own, but changes to the track this year, some bubbling beef in the garage and an 18-year-old phenom’s debut make this Sunday’s race a must-see event.