The 2022 EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix marked only the second time NASCAR had visited the 3.4 mile road course in Austin, Texas. Three full days of NASCAR action thrilled fans on a perfect Texas spring weekend at Circuit of the Americas (COTA) March 25-27.

Circuit of the Americas opened in 2012, and has been the host of the United States Grand Prix for the last 9 years. The course features 20 turns and over 130 feet of elevation changes throughout the course, with each corner designed to resemble sections of famous tracks around the world.

We’ve got a great selection of thrilling photos from behind the scenes and trackside — and, as you can see, when NASCAR invades COTA, then stand by for action.

Cars and fans lined up on the grid before the 2022 EchoPark Automotive Texas Grand Prix. Photo James Stacy

Officials, fans and crew members gather before the driver’s introductions of the 2022 EchoPark Automotive Texas Grand Prix.
Photo James Stacy

Christopher Bell of Joe Gibbs Racing chats with Corey LaJoie of Spire Motorsports before the race. Photo James Stacy

Race winner Ross Chastain of Trackhouse Racing and Tyler Reddick of Richard Childress Racing before the 2022 EchoPark Automotive Texas Grand Prix. Photo James Stacy

Chase Elliott of Hendrick Motorsports before the 2022 EchoPark Automotive Texas Grand Prix. Photo James Stacy

Crew members push JR Motorsports no.88 Chevrolet to inspection before the NASCAR Xfinity series race at Circuit of the Americas. Photo James Stacy

Joe Gibbs Racing no.11 Toyota getting pushed to inspection by crew members before qualifying for the 2022 EchoPark Automotive Texas Grand Prix. Photo James Stacy

No. 41 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford in the garage before qualifying for the 2022 EchoPark Automotive Texas Grand Prix.
Photo James Stacy

Fan favorite Kyle Busch driving the no.18 Toyota Camry for Joe Gibbs Racing during the 2022 EchoPark Automotive Texas Grand Prix. Photo James Stacy

Denny Hamlin, driving the Joe Gibbs Racing no.11 Toyota Camry being trailed by Alex Bowman of Hendrick Racing during the 2022 EchoPark Automotive Texas Grand Prix. Photo James Stacy

Ross Chastain of Trackhouse Racing prepares to smash a watermelon after winning the 2022 EchoPark Automotive Texas Grand Prix. Photo James Stacy

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Cover photo courtesy James Stacy