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Will RCR Renegade Kyle Busch Emerge As Ross Chastain’s Biggest Playoff Roadblock at Charlotte?

As the round of 12 is about to wrap up, RCR driver Kyle Busch poses a major threat to 'Melonman' Ross Chastain's playoff hopes this year.
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“I’m Not Entirely Invested” – Kyle Larson Unsure As Arrow McLaren Throws Massive Curveball Amidst Worsening Playoff Woes

After Arrow McLaren made a big surprise adjustment, Kyle Larson was left feeling unsettled, with difficulties with the playoff races.
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Veteran Insider Ruthlessly Tramples Bubba Wallace’s Playoff Hopes With Bizarre 7-Word Claim

Bubba Wallace's brutal playoff dismissal
NASCAR: Cup Series Playoff Media Day

Chase Elliott Reveals The One-Word Secret Behind The Most Important Skill of a NASCAR Driver

Chase Elliott, in a recent interview, ahead of Charlotte race discussed a fundamental part that contributes to the exceptional competence of NASCAR drivers.
AUTO: FEB 05 NASCAR Busch Light Clash at The Coliseum

Rick Hendrick’s Driver Firmly Demands Dale Earnhardt Jr & Denny Hamlin-Backed Radical Step

Rick Hendrick's star wants to amp up his racecar for NASCAR's shorter tracks
Dale Earnhardt Jr, Denny Hamlin & Rick Hendricks

NASCAR Shockingly Suspends Nick Sanchez’s Father Amidst Penalty Handouts As Ugly Truth Comes to Light

NASCAR has taken the unprecedented step of suspending Nick Sanchez's father after his son and Matt Crafton faced penalties for their on track fight.
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NASCAR Insider Reveals Spire Motorsports’ $70 Million Bill Is Good News for Rick Hendrick Despite Being a Threat to HMS

NASCAR Insider spill the beans on how Spire Motorsports sinking their money in NASCAR will only help big team owners like Rick Hendrick.
AUTO: AUG 13 NASCAR Cup Series Verizon 200 at the Brickyard

NASCAR Insider Utterly Disappointed in Joe Gibbs Racing Driver After Continuous String of Mediocre Performances

NASCAR Insider counts out Joe Gibbs Racing driver from his final 4 picks after a disappointing run of performances in the playoffs.
NASCAR, Motorsport, USA O Reilly Auto Parts 300 Apr 8, 2016; Fort Worth, TX, USA; Team owner Joe Gibbs before the O Reil

“So Much Freaking Potential” – NASCAR Legend Draws Comparison With Kasey Kahne as Wildcard’s Inconsistency Persists

Veteran NASCAR personality and NBC analyst reflected on the one major flaw that stood in the way of Ryan Blaney becoming a top dog in NASCAR.
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Kyle Busch “Pegged” Ahead of Talladega, Exposing the Unfortunate Reality of the Next Gen Car

Kyle Busch, returning as a past winner at Talladega, expressed low confidence, citing his disastrous Texas outing and pointing fingers at the Next Gen car.
NASCAR: Cup Qualifying

“We Never Had All Three”: Bubba Wallace Reveals Michael Jordan’s Team’s Biggest Flaw That Could Cost Them the Round of 8

Managing to keep his championship hopes alive thus far, Bubba Wallace exposes a flaw in his team's garage as he faces a crucial race at Talladega.
NASCAR: Cup Series Playoff Media Day

Tyler Reddick Takes Notes From His Clash With Talladega Favorite As He Admits It Was His Wrong Doing That Cost 23XI Playoff Stability

After his dull Texas outing, 23XI Racing driver Tyler Reddick acknowledged that it was his fault that brought the number 45 team down.
AUTO: SEP 01 NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Media Day

About Texas Motor Speedway

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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

Location3545 Lone Star Circle, Fort Worth, TX 76177
OperatorSpeedway Motorsports, Inc. (1996-)
Former NamesTexas International Raceway
Major EventsNASCAR 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

Length1.5 mi (2.4 km)
Most WinsJimmie Johnson (7)
Most StartsJeff Gordon (30)