The 20-turn, 2.4-mile layout will shorten the track's traditional circuit (which is used for Formula One) by about a mile and shave roughly a minute off lap times.The shorter track length also will allow for more laps as the race will be increased to 95 laps after a 65-lap distance from 2021-24.

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Ross Chastain has the best average finish at COTA among active drivers but could face a challenge from teammate Shane van Gisbergen.

Circuit of the Americas qualifying order for NASCAR weekend NASCAR is set for the first road course race of the season. Circuit of the Americas will host the NASCAR Cup Series and Xfinity Series. View the NASCAR qualifying order for COTA below.