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NASCAR Insider Jumps in Bubba Wallace’s Aid After Spinning Hendrick Motorsports’ Fastest Driver at Texas

NASCAR insiders acquit Bubba Wallace of the charges pressed against him after he has supposedly wrecked HMS star Kyle Larson in Texas.
NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400

Denny Hamlin Nearly Avoids the Kyle Busch Scenario as He Embraces the Mantle Stolen From His Former Teammate

After a dramatic race at the Texas Motor Speedway, the JGR veteran barely dodges a bullet, avoiding a Kyle Busch-like fate.
LAS VEGAS, NV – MAR 09, 2012: Denny Hamlin (11) and Kyle Busch (18) chat before qualifying for the K

“This Is the Reality” – Kyle Larson in Danger of Being in Martin Truex Jr’s Shoes After Major Slip Up in Texas

Despite being touted as one of the strongest favorites for the Cup, the stars do not seem to be aligning for HMS' Kyle Larson at the moment.
Martin Truex Jr, Kyle Larson

Denny Hamlin Expresses Regret as Battle With Friend Turned Rival Got Jeopardized by Joe Gibbs’ Grandson

After an eventful race in Texas, Denny Hamlin gets real about his lost opportunity owing to his rookie teammate's critical error.
Denny Hamlin & Joe Gibbs

NASCAR Insiders Speak Denny Hamlin’s Language as They Go After Speedway Motorsports For Destroying NASCAR Legacy

NASCAR insiders and renowned journalists reveal how Texas Motor Speedway has been mismanaged and how the officials can rectify their mistakes.
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“Had a Great Shot” – Denny Hamlin Laments for Joe Gibbs’ Grandson as Rival Rick Hendrick Steals the Spotlight

Denny Hamlin's and Joe Gibbs' grandson put the spotlight on Rick Hendrick
Hendrick, Hamlin & Gibbs

Denny Hamlin Reveals How Joe Gibbs’ Ex-Driver Resurrected ‘Quintessential NASCAR,’ While HMS Racer Pays the Price

Denny Hamlin unveils JGR former driver's take on NASCAR's wild twists, as Hendrick Motorsports and 23XI pay the price in Texas.
Denny Hamlin, Joe Gibbs

“What the Hell Is Rick Hendrick Doing” – Kenny Wallace Takes a Jab at Doubters of HMS’s “School Kid” as the Underdog Proves Himself in Jeff Gordon’s Seat

Kenny Wallace puts a damper on HMS star's doubters as he proves that Rick Hendrick was right to invest in the young talent.
ATLANTA, GA – JULY 10: HMS team owner Rick Hendrick looks on before the 53rd Annual Quaker State 400 NASCAR, Motorsport,

Denny Hamlin’s Discontent Grows as Bubba Wallace’s Last-Minute Move Puts a Pricey Dent in 23XI Racing

Discontent simmers in Denny Hamlin as Bubba Wallace's bold move shakes up 23XI Racing. Inside the high-speed showdown in Texas!
Bubba Wallace and boss Denny Hamlin

Denny Hamlin Reveals William Byron’s Secret Weapon as He Swooped in on His Employee’s Mistake

Hendrick Motorsports' No. 24 driver William Byron earns the praise of Denny Hamlin after his last-second plunge to grab the win at Texas.
William Byron and Denny Hamlin

Despite the Troubling Conditions, NASCAR Insider Rallies the Support of Fans After a Hot Texas Weekend

With the completion of the race under the heat of Texas, insider reveals shocking opinion against Hendrick Motorsports' driver and rallies fans in support.
NASCAR: All-Star Open

Denny Hamlin Spills Out the 5-Word Ability Rick Hendrick’s Superstar Had But His Team Lacked in Texas

After a bittersweet end in Texas, Denny Hamlin specifies the ability his 23XI Racing team missed but was available with Rick Hendrick.
Denny Hamlin and Rick Hendrick

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)