With the fifth season featuring NASCAR racing at Circuit of the Americas complete, NASCAR has a decision to make, should they return to the track in years to come?

Will the fifth edition of NASCAR's race in Austin be the last? It's unlikely, but there's still no deal for 2026 and beyond.

SportsLine's model has simulated the 2025 EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix 10,000 times and released its coveted NASCAR at Austin best bets

We regularly hear about NASCAR Cup Series drivers getting work in the simulator. Multiple drivers, including Kyle Busch, Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin and others were asked that question at Circuit of the Americas about how much they spend during a week. Their answers were dramatically different.

Christopher Bell has proven that road courses are no match for his skills behind the wheel. On Sunday, the No. 20 Joe Gibbs driver carried his winning streak from Atlanta into COTA.

Christopher Bell took home the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix on Sunday; it's the first time in two years someone has won two consecutive races.

SportsLine's Mike McClure gives his top NASCAR Fantasy picks for Sunday's 2025 EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas in Austin

NASCAR has introduced changes to the iconic Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, for this weekends Xfinity and Cup Series races. After announcing major modifications to the track layout in late 2024, this weekend is the first time fans will see these changes in action.

Mistake or not, Ross Chastain's "overzealous" move at the beginning of COTA could have a negative impact on his reputation.

See three drivers rising to the top and three more falling behind following Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at COTA.