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Denny Hamlin Has a 4-Word Response to Kyle Busch’s Demand of Removing the Texas Race
After Kyle Busch's disappointing day in Texas, Denny Hamlin has a 4-word message for the driver who wants Texas removed from the calendar.
Denny Hamlin Raises Concerns for the Unfortunate Kyle Larson With an Alarming Claim Ahead of Talladega
Denny Hamlin uncertain about Kyle Laron's Talladega race because of dismal events
Michael Jordan’s Promising Protege Stumbles Under Pressure Despite Career-Best Performance
What went wrong for the promising protege of Michael Jordan? Career-best performance ends in heartbreak at Texas Motor Speedway.
“He Was Pushing Me Down” – Denny Hamlin Hammers Down on Roger Penske’s Playoff Hope After Texas Altercation
Following an eventful race at the intermediate track in Texas, Denny Hamlin blasts Roger Penske's only hope after their pit lane tussle.
“It’s a Non Factor” – As Texas Weather Troubles Doubled, Denny Hamlin Makes Bodacious Claim Snubbing Kyle Larson
JGR driver Denny Hamlin nullified Kyle Larson's heat-preventive claims after the playoff race at Texas Motor Speedway on Sunday.
“It’s Just a Show” – Denny Hamlin Brutally Slams Kyle Busch After He Turned the Clock Back to ‘Talladega Nights’
Denny Hamlin was not a fan of Kyle Busch's antics after his Texas crash even though it is something that he has done in the past.
Regardless of Defeat, Bubba Wallace’s Major Take Aways From Texas Packs Confidence in Michael Jordan’s Garage
Missing out on a potential maiden win of the season at Texas, the No. 23 team of Bubba Wallace takes a big advantages into the forthcoming races of the playoffs.
NASCAR Hof Dale Jarrett Goes on a Ballistic Rant as He Brutally Slams Joe Gibbs’ Martin Truex Jr Letdown
Dale Jarrett unleashes his wrath upon Martin Truex Jr's team
NASCAR Veteran Reveals Concerning Martin Truex Jr Trait That Led to Playoff Downfall
A NASCAR veteran discloses a disconcerting characteristic and reason of Martin Truex Jr that contributed to his decline in the playoffs rounds.
Veteran Insider Unmasks Billionaire Rick Hendrick’s Genius as “Little School Kid” Gamble Finally Pays Off
Rick Hendrick's milestone compels NASCAR Insider to convey his regards to the emerging star of Hendrick Motorsports, the winningest team in NASCAR.
“They Play Up the Drama”- NBC Caught in Crossfire as Feuding Fans Uncharacteristically Defend Bubba Wallace
Bubba Wallace faces heartbreak as he fails to win the checkered. As a result, fans seemed to defend him while the media amplified his woes.
Roger Penske’s Superstar Adds Another Feather to His Cap Amidst HMS’ Milestone Achievement
In the wake of Hendrick Motorsports' iconic feat, a driver of Roger Penske is all set to add another accomplishment to his impressive resume.
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) |
