Tyler Reddick Aims for Historic Third Straight NASCAR Cup Series Win at COTA

Following back-to-back victories to start the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, Tyler Reddick heads to the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) with a chance to craft history. The NASCAR Cup Series and O’Reilly Auto Parts series will compete at COTA this weekend, while the Craftsman Truck Series will race at St. Petersburg for its debut street course race.

Reddick’s Momentum

Tyler Reddick has started the 2026 season in dominant fashion, winning the first two races after a winless 2025 campaign. He seeks an unprecedented third consecutive victory to kick off the year at COTA. The race is scheduled for Sunday, March 1 at 3:30 p.m. ET on FOX, with coverage on the Performance Racing Network (PRN).

COTA Cup Series Entry List

Thirty-seven drivers are entered for the Cup Series race at COTA, ensuring every entered driver will qualify. Jesse Love, the defending NOAPS champion, will drive the No. 33 Chevrolet in a third entry for Richard Childress Racing.

• Alex Labbe (No. 0 SS-Green Light Racing Chevrolet)
• Connor Zilisch (No. 1 JR Motorsports)
• Tyler Gonzales (No. 5 Hettinger Racing Ford)
• Shane van Gisbergen (No. 9 JRM Chevrolet)
• Brent Crews (No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota Camry)
• Baltazar Leguizamon (No. 30 Barrett-Cope Racing Chevrolet)
• Austin J. Hill (No. 35 Joey Gase Motorsports)
• Sage Karam (No. 55 Joey Gase Motorsports Toyota)
• JJ Yeley (No. 42 Young’s Motorsports)
• Preston Pardus (No. 50 Pardus racing, Inc. Chevrolet)
• Carson Kvapil (No. 91 DGM Racing Chevrolet)

COTA Focused Health 250

Forty drivers are entered in the Focused Health 250, meaning two drivers will not qualify. Coverage will be live on The CW at 3:00 p.m. ET, with radio coverage on the Performance Racing Network.

Truck Series Debut at St. Petersburg

The Truck Series will make its inaugural trip to St. Petersburg with 36 drivers entered, guaranteeing qualification for all. The OnlyBulls Green Flag 150 is set to run on Saturday, Feb. 28 at 12 p.m. ET and will air on FOX and the NASCAR Racing Network.

• Dario Franchitti (No. 1 TRICON Garage)
• Adam Andretti (No. 5)
• Carter Fartuch (No. 2 Team Reaume)
• Jackson Lee (No. 22 Team Reaume)
• Ben Maier (No. 4 Niece Motorsports)
• Landen Lewis (No. 45)
• Connor Mosack (No. 7)
• James Hinchcliffe (No. 77)
• Colin Braun (No. 25 Kaulig Racing)
• Wesley Slimp (No. 62 Halmar Friesen Racing)
• Derek White (No. 76 MBM Motorsports)
• Nathan Nicholson (No. 76 Freedom Racing Enterprises)

Tyler Reddick’s strong start to the season, coupled with his ambition to continue the winning streak at COTA, sets the stage for an exciting weekend of NASCAR action.