Corey Kent to rock NASCAR COTA race pre-race concert at EchoPark Autmotive Grand Prix
NASCAR's best drivers are heading to Austin, Texas and bringing a rising country music artist.
The EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix is the highlight of the racing weekend for the NASCAR Cup Series, but there is plenty of other excitement to see at the racetrack including some pre-race entertainment with country music artist Corey Kent.
Here is more information on the pre-race concert at COTA.
Corey Kent, a fast-rising, breakout country music artist, will perform a one-hour concert, highlighted by his Platinum-certified hit "Wild As Her,' at the Pre-Race Stage on COTA's frontstretch prior to the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix.
Fans can purchase an Ultimate Fan Pass or Track Pass upgrade for enhanced stage access for Kent's performance as well as NASCAR Cup Series driver introductions.
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Corey Kent's top song is "Wild as Her" and has some other songs including "Rust," "Man of the House," "This Heart," and "Hood of That Car."
The EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. CT on Sunday, March 2 at COTA in Austin, Texas. The race is set for 68 laps and cover 231.88 miles at the 17-turn multielevational racetrack.
The EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix will be broadcast on FOX with Mike Joy, Clint Bowyer and Kevin Harvick in the broadcast booth.
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