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“Those Guys Are Cooked” – Kyle Larson Boasts HMS Supremacy as He Reveals the Real Challenge at the Autotrader Echopark Automotive 400
Apart from difficult tracks, harsh weather always poses a challenge for drivers. Kyle Larson details how his team will help with that in Texas's roughness.
Kyle Busch Reveals the Dark Side of Joe Gibbs’ and HMS’ Drivers and Makes Blunt Pressure Confession
Cruising into the round of 12 of the 2023 NASCAR playoffs, RCR star racer Kyle Busch makes an admission from his past as he prepares for the race at Texas.
“Didn’t Have a Good Night” – After HMS Star Sent a Harsh Message to Kyle Busch’s 8-YO Prodigy, RCR Made an Honest Admission About His Son’s Texas Outing
Amidst winning celebrations, Kyle Busch revealed the real picture of his 8-year-old son's run at L'il Texas Motor Speedway on Friday night.
“You Can’t Help DARFs” – Conceited Bubba Wallace Claps Back at Disbelievers as Michael Jordan’s Star Changes Playoff Narrative
Bubba Wallace has absolutely no patience for his doubters and he takes every single opportunity that he gets to push their buttons.
Goodyear Faces Another Challenge As Kyle Larson Raises Concerns Before Texas With Temperatures Beginning To Rise
HMS sensation Kyle Larson spilled light on the probable challenges that could stand in his way of winning at Texas Motor Speedway.
NASCAR Fans Livid As Tony Stewart’s Cup Series Protégé Succumbs to Joe Gibbs’ Dejected Star
A Tony Stewart driver got chucked off contention after Joe Gibbs' driver wrecked him during the penultimate race of the Xfinity round of 12.
Fans Pile On As Dale Earnhardt Jr’s Scrappy Driver Shoots Himself in the Foot
A Dale Earnhardt Jr. prodigy took himself out of the penultimate race of the Xfinity playoff round of 12. Fans spared no chance to bash him.
Dale Earnhardt Jr Handed the Penultimate Honor As Star Driver Breaches Joe Gibbs’ Stronghold
Dale Earnhardt Jr. received the flowers as his driver destroyed Joe Gibbs' stronghold in the NASCAR Xfinity Series at Texas Motor Speedway.
“F*ck That Stupid Motherf*cker.”- War Almost Breaks Out at Texas as Rick Ware’s Superstar Suffers Ryan Blaney’s Detrimental Fate
As the playoffs begin for the Xfinity Series, the second race in Texas Motor Speedway brings back the memories of Nashville and suffering.
Kyle Busch Warns Villain Denny Hamlin Against Getting Too Comfortable as He Threatens JGR Star’s Shiny New Throne
After spending years as the anti-hero of the NASCAR community, Kyle Busch hands over the crown to former teammate Denny Hamlin with a standing threat.
As Championship Dreams Near Realization, Will Flaring Tempers Re-Birth Denny Hamlin’s HMS Rivalry?
Denny Hamlin could demolish HMS competitiors for ultimate championship goal
“This is Gonna Hurt”- Revisit Michael McDowell’s Spine-Chilling Crash That Sent Shockwaves Across the NASCAR World
When Michael McDowell made his NASCAR Cup Series debut in 2000, the Texas Motor Speedway handed him a trial by fire, and it was vicious.
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) |
