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Chase Elliott’s Strategy to Reclaim Road Course Glory at the Redesigned COTA Circuit

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
February 28, 2025
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Chase Elliott’s Strategy to Reclaim Road Course Glory at the Redesigned COTA Circuit

Feb 14, 2025; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott (9) races alongside teammate Kyle Larson (5) during practice for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Before Shane van Gisbergen claimed his throne as the king of road course racing, another contender reigned supreme: Chase Elliott. From his inaugural road course victory in the 2018 Watkins Glen race, Elliott clinched six road course triumphs, asserting his dominance in the field. However, his winning streak seemed to falter with the introduction of the next-gen car. Despite good runs, he has yet to taste victory again since his last win at Road America in 2021.

With the debut of the next-gen car in 2022, Elliott participated in 14 road course races, managing to secure a top 5 finish in half of them. However, the NASCAR community is eagerly anticipating his return to his previous winning form on the road course. The upcoming Circuit of The Americas (COTA) race presents an opportunity for Elliott to reclaim his crown, and the #9 driver is meticulously preparing to rise to the challenge.

The upcoming race marks the fourth year at COTA, but this year, drivers will face a shorter track. The series previously took place on a 3.41-mile, 20-turn full course layout but will now switch to a 2.3-mile, 20-turn National Course. Essentially, the lengthy 0.62-mile straightaway exiting the esses is being shortened, requiring drivers to make a left before reaching it. Furthermore, the race will extend from 68 to 100 laps.

The change in track layout could pose new challenges. The new left turn could enable more passing, making it harder for the leaders to maintain their lead. In the past, drivers were able to gain a considerable gap on the straightaways before the sharp u-turn. This dynamic might change with the new layout, and Chase Elliott is ensuring he is well-prepared. In a recent interview, he shared insights into his COTA game plan.

Elliott expressed his excitement about the new layout, stating, “I think that is the excitement for me is just seeing what that is going to be like. Switching it up.” Acknowledging the quick adaptation skills of the drivers, he explained his intent to use simulators to familiarize himself with the new track layout before the race. Known for his quick adaptation to new tracks, Elliott demonstrated this trait when the Cup Series returned to Bowman Gray Stadium for ‘The Clash,’ where he led 171 laps of the 200 and emerged victorious. So, the new COTA layout should not pose much of a problem for the Hendrick Motorsports driver. For Elliott, racing success comes down to finding a consistent rhythm and flow on the track.

However, amidst Elliott’s preparations, there has been some confusion about the actual layout of the COTA track. NASCAR announced in November 2024 that the 2025 race would take place on the track’s national course, causing some discrepancies with the layout images shared on the official ticket-selling website and NASCAR’s X handle. While there is no confirmation yet on the correct layout, the track length has been confirmed to be less than the previous 3.426-mile length.

Despite the confusion, one thing is certain: Chase Elliott is leaving no stone unturned in his preparations to regain his road course crown. The question remains: which layout will racers face on race day? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

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