Date: April 25-27, 2025
Track: Circuit of the Americas (3.42-mile, 20-turn road course)
Location: Austin, Texas
Entry List | Schedule | Tickets
Toyota Gazoo Racing North America (TGRNA) returns to the Lone Star State for Rounds 3 and 4 of the 2025 GR Cup Series season, as 31 drivers prepare to take on Circuit of the Americas (COTA). Following the opening two rounds at Sonoma Raceway, Will Robusto and Westin Workman lead the driver standings with 37 and 33 points, respectively. Lucas Weisenberg (25), Spike Kohlbecker (21), and Jaxon Bell (18) round out the top five.
On the team side, RVA Graphics Motorsports holds the top spot with 40 points, while BSI Racing (33) and Copeland Motorsports (30) closely follow.
With a stacked field of 31 drivers, five will be making their 2025 debut, including Tom Rudnai, Rutledge Wood, Jeff Curry, and Andrew Gilleland. Television host Rutledge Wood is trading in his microphone for a steering wheel, as the longtime Team Toyota ambassador is slated to compete in four race weekends in Toyota Gazoo Racing North America's (TGRNA) GR Cup Series this season.
WWEX Group Legends Cup
Making its debut at COTA, the WWEX Group Legends Cup launches a six-race competition exclusively for drivers aged 45 and older. The Legends Cup class will be featured within the GR Cup Series at Circuit of the Americas (COTA), Road America, and Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Eight legends will compete in the inaugural race at COTA, battling for podium honors, with the top three finishers in each event recognized on a dedicated Legends Cup podium.
What to Expect
Following Thursday’s test sessions, drivers will take to the track early Friday morning for official practice as they make final adjustments to their GR86 Cup Cars. Qualifying for Race 1 kicks off Saturday at 8:55 AM CT, ahead of the green flag later that afternoon at 3:55 PM CT. The weekend wraps up at COTA with Race 2 qualifying on Sunday morning, followed by racing action at 12:15 PM CT.
Both races will be streamed live on grcup.com and the GT World YouTube page.
Autograph Session
Fans will have the opportunity to meet all GR Cup Series drivers on Saturday, April 26, during a 30-minute autograph session from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM CT. Event posters will be available for drivers to sign. Stay tuned to social media for the exact location of the session.
Tickets Now on Sale
There are multiple ways and multiple days to join in the weekend:
- Three-day General Admission: $55
- Friday General Admission: $15
- Saturday General Admission: $30
- Sunday General Admission: $30
- Children 12 and under are free with the purchase of an adult ticket.
- General Admission tickets grants attendees’ access to the paddock.
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