NASCAR has relocated the restart zone and the alternate start-finish line at Circuit of the Americas (COTA) for this year's races. The changes aim to improve the flow into Turn 1 and allow for pit stops right after practice and qualifying. Teams and crew chiefs are considering the impact of these adjustments on the race.
Just as NASCAR did at Chicago and Indianapolis last year, the restart zone this weekend at Circuit of the Americas has been pushed back to help the funnel into Turn 1. “I think it will look a little bit more professional." https://t.co/e9ht8ihukG https://t.co/XSVrHjuvJG
Our view up the front straightaway at @COTA @PRNlive https://t.co/oWVxH6wNDv
#NASCAR has moved the restart zone for this weekend's races @COTA but what impact will it have on the field? 🤔 @JoeGibbsRacing crew chief Adam Stevens has some ideas. ⬇️ More: https://t.co/WGRTG5gVtL https://t.co/4PsETITqy3
Where the restart zone has been relocated to for COTA for this year .... https://t.co/j3fTqJffqu
The location of the alternate start-finish line for practice and qualifying today ... https://t.co/yy8MgkIhTt
On the track walk this morning, a closeup look at the repaved area here at Circuit of the Americas. #HotPass https://t.co/0TyMPtje4i
Here is the location of the alternate start-finish line for COTA. This is for practice and qualifying. This is so they can pit right afterward rather than doing another lap. https://t.co/XojCpoVTxY
A look at where the restart zone is here at COTA. It used to be much closer to the start-finish line. #HotPass https://t.co/skmSCZbmLZ