The NASCAR Xfinity Series race, the Focused Health 250, will take place at the Circuit of the Americas on March 1, 2025. Jeb Burton, Blaine Perkins, and Austin Green are among the drivers competing. The race features a total of 65 laps across a 2.40-mile road course, broadcasting on CW Network and PRN. Drivers are set to optimize their positions based on practice and qualifying results.
The NASCAR Xfinity Series race overview for the Focused Health 250 at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) highlights a competitive event scheduled for Saturday, March 1, 2025. This road course extends 2.40 miles and will feature 65 laps, totaling 156 miles. The race is set to start at 2:30 PM ET with broadcast coverage on CW Network and radio coverage provided by the Performance Racing Network.
Jeb Burton, driving the No. 27 State Water Heaters Chevrolet, completed his first practice session after passing technical inspection. He recorded a lap of 103.445 seconds at 83.523 mph, which placed him 36th among the 41 competitors. In qualifying, he achieved a lap of 100.214 at 86.215 mph, securing a 29th starting position in Row 15 for the race.
Blaine Perkins, in the No. 31 Werner Chevrolet, also completed his practice, achieving a best lap of 101.868 seconds at 84.816 mph, ranking him 27th. Following qualifying, Perkins clocked a fast lap of 99.247 at 87.056 mph. This performance placed him 18th overall, setting him up to start from the outside of Row 9.
Austin Green, driving the No. 32 Volpi Foods Chevrolet, recorded a best lap of 100.789 seconds at 85.724 mph during practice, finishing 18th. Following the qualifying session, Green laid down a fast lap of 99.313 at 86.998 mph to finish 20th in the overall standings and secure an outside Row 10 start. This will mark his second career NXS start at the COTA.
Historically, Jeb Burton has an average finish of 21.0 at COTA, with his best result being a 10th place in May 2021. Blaine Perkins, participating in his second NXS event at COTA, finished on the lead lap last year, with a 22nd-place finish. Austin Green, returning for his second start, seeks to improve from a previous 7th-place finish while utilizing his extensive racing experience at COTA.
The 2025 Focused Health 250 at Circuit of the Americas sets the stage for an exciting race in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. With strong performances in practice and qualifying, drivers Jeb Burton, Blaine Perkins, and Austin Green are positioned to showcase their skills. Each driver aims to leverage their past experiences at COTA to secure top finishes in an increasingly competitive setting.
Original Source: speedwaydigest.com
