The Focused Health 250 at COTA on March 1, 2025, features drivers Jeb Burton, Blaine Perkins, and Austin Green from Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport, each aiming to secure strong finishes based on their practice and qualifying performances.
The 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series race features the Focused Health 250 at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA), taking place on March 1, 2025. The event covers 156 miles over 65 laps on the 2.40-mile road course, with television coverage provided by the CW Network and radio broadcast on Performance Racing Network (PRN).
Jeb Burton, driving the No. 27 State Water Heaters Chevrolet, recently completed a practice session at COTA, recording a lap time of 103.445 seconds at 83.523 mph, placing him 36th out of 41 entrants. Following practice, he qualified for the race with a time of 100.214 seconds, positioning him 29th overall on the starting grid.
This race marks Burton’s fifth appearance at COTA, where he has an average finish of 21.0, with a career-best finish of 10th. He has maintained an impressive lap completion rate of 99.5%. In the previous year’s event, Burton overcame an early setback to finish 30th due to a mechanical issue.
Blaine Perkins, piloting the No. 31 WERNER Chevrolet, also attended a practice session, achieving a best lap time of 101.868 seconds at 84.816 mph, ranking him 27th among participants. In qualifying, he achieved a fast lap of 99.247 seconds, securing the 18th position on the starting grid.
Perkins will make his second career start at COTA. In his 2024 debut, he completed all 50 laps, finishing 22nd. His consistent performance and background in the series suggest a strong potential for improvement in this upcoming race.
Austin Green, driving the No. 32 Volpi Foods Chevrolet, participated in his inaugural practice at COTA, clocking a time of 100.789 seconds, which ranked him 18th in the practice session. He qualified with a time of 99.313 seconds, positioning him 20th overall for the Focused Health 250.
This event marks Green’s second career start at COTA. He previously finished 7th by utilizing an effective pit strategy during last season’s race. Additionally, Green’s prior experience in Trans Am 2 vehicles at COTA may contribute positively to his performance this weekend.
The Focused Health 250 at the Circuit of the Americas presents an exciting opportunity for drivers Jeb Burton, Blaine Perkins, and Austin Green, each showcasing their respective skills and track histories. With significant practice and qualifying results, all three drivers are aiming for competitive finishes in this crucial race of the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
Original Source: speedwaydigest.com
