{"id":56211,"date":"2026-02-26T10:28:12","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T16:28:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/racedaysa.com\/?p=56211"},"modified":"2026-02-26T10:36:22","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T16:36:22","slug":"driver-appearances-for-this-weekends-nascar-race-at-cota","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/racedaysa.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/26\/driver-appearances-for-this-weekends-nascar-race-at-cota\/","title":{"rendered":"Driver appearances for this weekend\u2019s NASCAR race at COTA"},"content":{"rendered":"
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23XI Racing\u2019s Tyler Reddick, winner of the season\u2019s first two races, will make an appearance in the Fan Zone on Sunday at the Cracker Barrel Stage for Trackside Live. Photo credit: Harold Hinson Photography<\/p><\/div>\n

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By Mike Haag, Raceday San Antonio<\/em><\/p>\n

AUSTIN, Texas \u2013 Race fans attending the DuraMAX Texas Grand Prix Powered by RelaDyne will have plenty of opportunities to see their favorite drivers or get autographs this weekend at the Circuit of the Americas.<\/p>\n

On Friday from 9-10 a.m. NASCAR Cup Series star\u00a0Christopher Bell\u00a0of Joe Gibbs Racing will offer fans a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to ride shotgun for two hot laps around the COTA National Course in the official NASCAR at COTA pace car. Spots are limited, so advanced registration is encouraged:\u00a0https:\/\/www.speedwaycharities.org\/events\/cota\/ride-of-a-lifetime\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

From 7:15-8:15 p.m. NASCAR Cup Series drivers Chase Briscoe, Ross Chastain, Joey Logano and Ricky Stenhouse Jr.\u00a0will make an appearance at the COTA Amphitheater for the First Responder Appreciation Event and Keystone Camper Appreciation Party.<\/p>\n

On Saturday from 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m., NASCAR O\u2019Reilly Auto Parts Series (NOAPS) drivers\u00a0Harrison Burton, Dean Thompson, William Sawalich, Patrick Staropoli, Anthony Alfredo and Parker Retzlaff\u00a0will be available for a KIDS ONLY autograph session at the Cracker Barrel Display in the Fan Zone.<\/p>\n

NASCAR Cup Series driver Cole Custer will make two appearances on Saturday afternoon. He will be stationed at the iconic COTA Tower for a meet-and-greet session with fans at 12:15 p.m. A COTA Tower ticket is required to attend the event. Tickets can be purchased at the base of the tower for $20, while children 3 and under receive free admission with an adult. Military members can purchase a discounted pass for $15.<\/p>\n

Custer will be available from 3-3:30 p.m. for an autograph session at the Andy\u2019s Frozen Custard Treat Truck in the Fan Zone.<\/p>\n

There are three opportunities on Sunday to meet the NASCAR Cup Series drivers. Ross Chastain will be at the TxDOT Fan Zone Display from 10:30-11:15 a.m. for a Q&A and autograph session.<\/p>\n

From 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Daytona 500 and Autotrader 400 winner\u00a0Tyler Reddick, along with Connor Zilisch, Todd Gilliland and Chris Buescher\u00a0will take the Cracker Barrel Fan Stage for Trackside Live. Then from 11:20-11:35 a.m., Ricky Stenhouse Jr. will hold a meet and greet with fans who have tickets to the COTA Public Club.<\/p>\n

For additional race information or to view the entire race weekend schedule visit\u00a0NASCARatCOTA.com<\/a>. You can also keep track of all things NASCAR at COTA by following on\u00a0<\/a>Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0<\/a>Twitter<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/a>Instagram<\/a>\u00a0(@NASCARatCOTA). Keep up with all the latest information on the NASCAR at COTA\u00a0<\/a>website<\/a>\u00a0and mobile app.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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