Dean Thompson is preparing to compete in the NASCAR Xfinity Series at Circuit of the Americas (COTA) on March 1st, with hopes of improving his results as the track undergoes a shift to its National Course. The upcoming Focused Health 250 marks Thompson’s first NASCAR Xfinity Series road course race, a significant milestone for the driver as he seeks to build on recent momentum and highlight his experience at COTA.
Thompson Approaches COTA’s Updated Layout with Confidence
After narrowly missing a top-10 finish at Atlanta last weekend with an eleventh-place result, Dean Thompson and the No. 26 team remain determined as they tackle the first road course event of the NASCAR Xfinity Series 2025 season. This year, the league will not use the traditional Grand Prix layout, instead racing on the shorter and re-configured National Course at COTA, which provides a fresh challenge for all competitors.
Building on Past Success at COTA
Thompson enters the event with valuable experience at Circuit of the Americas, having made three previous NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series starts at the venue. Notably, he achieved a Top-10 showing during last year’s NCTS race at COTA, a performance that adds to his optimism heading into the weekend’s Xfinity Series event.
Teaming Up with Corey Heim for COTA Debut
This weekend also reunites Thompson with his former TRICON Garage teammate, Corey Heim, who will drive the No. 24 car at COTA. The reunion brings familiarity and team chemistry as both drivers prepare for their debut in an Xfinity Series road course race, adding another layer of anticipation to the weekend. Their history as a duo from previous NCTS efforts could play a role in their approach to the new circuit and race conditions.
Looking Ahead at the Focused Health 250
As Thompson takes on COTA’s unique National Course, his experience and steady improvement underscore his aim to break into the top ranks. The partnership with Heim and their shared background at TRICON Garage may provide valuable insights as they adjust strategies to suit the altered course. The upcoming Focused Health 250 represents both a test and an opportunity for Thompson and his team to showcase progress during the 2025 NASCAR season.
