Latest Texas Motor Speedway News
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Chase Elliott’s Crew Chief Shockingly Turns the Tide in His Favor as Fans Hand Over the ‘Bada**’ Crown
After Chase Elliott's win at Texas, fans have a new appreciation for his career, and his crew chief is also getting heavily praised.
Chase Elliott Reveals Bringing back Forgotten Weapon to End Long Winless Drought
Hendrick Motorsports star driver, Chase Elliott explained the reason behind his aggressive run that earned him a win at Texas Motor Speedway.
“Never Any Ill Feelings”: Chase Elliott Rubbishes Rumors of a Worsening Atmosphere in the No.9 Team
Chase Elliott's dynamic with his crew chief is a winning one, and that is credited to the transparent aspect of their relationship.
“I Don’t Like Losing Them”: Spire Motorsports Ace on Losing Pit Crew Regulars to Kyle Larson’s Team
The Spire Motorsports driver expressed his thoughts on losing his pit crew members to Kyle Larson after his crew got suspended in Texas.
Has NASCAR Trashing Pylons Made Its Dynamic Worse With Track-Going Fans?
Scoring pylon missing again in NASCAR's Talladega race! Fans & drivers fuming, but is there a bigger issue than meets the eye?
Exclusive: Amid Growing Kyle Busch & Dale Jr-Led Criticism, NASCAR Star Comes Up With a Solution for Big Problem
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“They’re a Bunch of Morons”: Dale Earnhardt Jr Baffled by His Employees’ Texas Hypocrisy Post Their “Entertaining” Verdict
Dale Earnhardt Jr sidelines Door Bumper Clear's consensus on Texas Motor Speedway's resurgence, but is the track really 'good again'?
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Talladega's cryptic promo for Kyle Larson & Taylor Swift's releases sparks social media confusion. Fans hilariously suggest death post for #5
“It’s Not the Same Feel”: Kevin Harvick Unmasks Next-Gen Car’s ‘Craziness’ That Has Kept Drivers on Their Toes
Kevin Harvick provides a detailed analysis of why LMC co-owner Jimmie Johnson is not getting good results on track for himself.
Insiders Use Struggling Kyle Busch Narrative as They Defend Jimmie Johnson’s NASCAR Next Gen Inability
Jimmie Johnson gets the support of NASCAR insiders after getting judged for not being able to perform well at Texas.
Denny Hamlin’s “Irrational Confidence” at Texas Is What Was Detrimental to His Finish
Denny Hamlin shares his thoughts on the unfortunate ending to his pursuit of win at Texas last weekend on his podcast show.
“They’re Not Smelling Right” – Kyle Busch Roasts His NASCAR Rivals as Pee Debate Gets a Fresh Twist
Richard Childress superstar Kyle Busch comes clean on "pee debate" ahead of going to the Talladega Cup Series race
Dale Earnhardt Jr Believes Chase Elliott’s Nemesis From Last Season Is Very Close to Making Texas Whole Again
The Cup Series race at the Texas Motor Speedway was not seen as a bad race by Dale Earnhardt Jr but there is a lot of room for improvement.
Dale Earnhardt Jr Shares Some Words of Wisdom for Jimmie Johnson After His Dismal Texas Race Result
Jimmie Johnson's recent struggles with the Next Gen car were met with support and a solution from his old friend, Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Kyle Larson Had Envious Joey Logano Baffled as He Dreads His Return to the Booth
Joey Logano is envious of the cars of the Xfinity drivers, as he recalls Kyle Larson's comment on Indy cars.
NASCAR’s Cost Cutting Tactics Jeopardizing Drivers Safety Garners Heavy Criticism From Dale Earnhardt Jr
Dale Earnhardt Jr emphasizes the critical need for extended practice sessions to ensure the safety of rookie drivers.
Chase Elliott Reveals the X-Factor Instrumental for His Inevitable Comeback After Historic Slump
Chase Elliott reveals the reason behind his win at the Texas Motor Speedway after hitting a low in his career.
Chase Elliott Dissects NASCAR’s Double Edged Sword, Reignites Denny Hamlin’s Horsepower Rant With Harsh Reality Check
HMS No. 9 star reflects on the various changes brought about by the NASCAR rule changers, fueling Denny Hamlin's HP requests.
Kevin Harvick Delivers a Major Blow to Jimmie Johnson’s Next Gen Hopes: “Impossible to Be Successful”
NASCAR icon, Kevin Harvick shares the brutal reality of Next Gen racing that restricted Jimmie Johnson at Texas Motor Speedway.
“Fu**in Disaster”: Martin Truex Jr Left Furious After Joe Gibbs and Co’s Costly Blunder in Texas
Joe Gibbs Racing driver, Martin Truex Jr's attempt to get his first win in Texas were thwarted by repeated blunders by his pit crew.
“Loose as F**k”: Tony Stewart’s Rookie Vented Out His Frustration After Dismal DNF in Texas
Josh Berry's rookie campaign is looking bleak as the No. 4 driver blew his chances in Texas after getting caught in the track's misery.
Kevin Harvick Unveils Chase Elliott’s ‘Brutally Honest’ Weapon That Oversaw a Long-Awaited Comeback to Victory Lane
Chase Elliott's triumphant comeback to the winner's charts was aided by a family connection, as Kevin Harvick points out.
“A Huge Win for Our Sport”: Kevin Harvick on Chase Elliott Fulfilling His Redemption Arc in Texas
Chase Elliott gets congratulated by retired driver Kevin Harvick as the latter hails Elliott's inspiring comeback as extraordinary.
Kyle Larson Exacts High Praise From Denny Hamlin as He Edges Closer to Another Record
JGR star Denny Hamlin praises Kyle Larson for a unique feat as the HMS #5 driver showcases why he's considered one of the NASCAR elites.
Post Texas NASCAR Stats Highlights Kyle Busch’s Chevrolet Eyesore Status Amidst Failure to Outlast Struggling Ford
Kyle Busch is currently on the brink of the top-16 drivers, tied in points with his competitor from Roger Penske's racing team.
Denny Hamlin Not a Fan of How Texas “Flip-Flopped” the Field to Give “Terrible” Cars a Chance
Denny Hamlin did not have the best of days at the Texas Motor Speedway and he had some strong opinions about the top finishers of the race.
About Texas Motor Speedway
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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - JUNE 07: Todd Gilliland, driver of the #4 Mobil 1 Toyota, leads the field at the start of the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series SpeedyCash.com 400 at Texas Motor Speedway on June 07, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
Texas Motor Speedway- 2021 Latest News, Winners, Qualifying, Track
Texas Motor Speedway is a speedway situated in the American city of Fort Worth, Texas. The reconfigured track is estimated to be 1.44 miles (2.32 km) with banked 20° in turns 1 and 2 and banked 24° in turns 3 and 4. Texas Motor Speedway is a quad-oval plan, where the front straightaway extends outward marginally. The track format is like Atlanta Motor Speedway and Charlotte Motor Speedway. The track is owned by Speedway Motorsports, Inc.
The speedway has been overseen since its commencement by promoter Eddie Gossage.
History
In light of qualifying speeds in 2004, 2005, and 2006, the Track was once viewed as the quickest non-restrictor plate track on the NASCAR circuit, with qualifying speeds of more than 192 mph (309 km/h) and corner passage speeds of more than 200 mph (320 km/h).
As the tracks' particular hustling surfaces keep on wearing, qualifying speeds at Atlanta have gotten reliably quicker than at Texas. Brian Vickers holds the NASCAR qualifying record at TMS. In 2006, he posted a 196.235 mph (315.810 km/h) speed.
Elliott Sadler beat the record before Brian, qualifying in the 49/50th spot. The NASCAR records actually miss the mark concerning the unsurpassed TMS qualifying record. Driving a Lola Ford Champ Car, Kenny Brack took pole for the Firestone Firehawk 600, with a speed of 233.447 mph in 2001.
Texas Motor Speedway is home to the Cup Series' Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500, just as the NASCAR All-Star Race. The track likewise has two NASCAR Xfinity Series races, the Alsco Uniforms 250 and the O'Reilly Auto Parts Challenge, the IndyCar Series' Genesys 600, and the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series' SpeedyCash.com 400.
Quick Facts
| Location | 3545 Lone Star Circle, Fort Worth, TX 76177 |
| Operator | Speedway Motorsports, Inc. (1996-) |
| Former Names | Texas International Raceway |
| Major Events | NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 NASCAR All-Star Race NASCAR Xfinity Series Alsco Uniforms 250 O'Reilly Auto Parts 300 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series SpeedyCash.com 400 IndyCar Series Genesys 600 |
| Length | 1.5 mi (2.4 km) |
| Most Wins | Jimmie Johnson (7) |
| Most Starts | Jeff Gordon (30) |
