The NASCAR Cup Series race at the Circuit of The Americas brings a new day on a \"new\" track. For Trackhouse Racing driver Shane van Gisbergen, it brings a new and welcome opportunity. After less than satisfying finishes in drafting track races at Daytona International Speedway and Atlanta Motor Speedway (33rd and

The Circuit of The Americas was slated as the sixth race in the Cup Series schedule, but due to the demolition of Auto Club Speedway, the series no longer has its “West Coast Swing.” COTA now moves up to the third race on the schedule, making it the first non-drafting track.