articleUniversity of Texas head football coach Steve Sarkisian has been named the honorary starter for this weekend's NASCAR Cup Series race at Circuit of The Americas. Sarkisian will be waving the green flag from the frontstretch flag stand at the beginning of Sunday’s EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix race. said Sarkisian, who will be attending his first NASCAR race. The event will also bring together Sarkisian and former UT Longhorn Cameron Dicker, who currently plays for the Los Angeles Chargers. Fans can purchase tickets and camping for the 2024 NASCAR at COTA weekend online.