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“It Paid Off”- Struggling Bubba Wallace Emerges as Michael Jordan’s Only Hope as Favored Superstar Fades Away at Texas
Bubba Wallace made his presence felt at Texas on Saturday as he outperformed his in-form teammate who was just not up to speed.
“It Was Horrific” – Kyle Petty Reveals One Person Who Puts Bubba Wallace’s Problems to Shame
A sharp-tongued assessment, giving another driver a nod over the challenges faced by Bubba Wallace in the "white-dominated" sport.
Despite His Playoff Dominance, Kyle Larson Could Be Driving on Eggshells at Texas
Kyle Larson has faced his fair share of trouble at the Texas Motor Speedway. Will his past incidents make him more cautious come Sunday?
Rick Hendrick’s Superstar Could Outclass Michael Jordan’s Genius at Texas as Unnerving Stats Come to Light
Will the 23XI Racing driver for Michael Jordan be able to beat the seemingly unstoppable Rick Hendrick's star in the heating playoff battle?
Can Denny Hamlin Edge Over His Biggest Championship Nemesis to Break Joe Gibbs’ Texas Curse?
No matter what obstacles he faces, one thing is for certain, Denny Hamlin is one of the toughest drivers to beat at the moment in NASCAR.
Denny Hamlin’s Romance With Texas: Wins, Embarrassment, Rivalries & Odds
Denny Hamlin is all set to bag his 52nd Cup win in the upcoming race at Texas Motor Speedway. However, his path is not a smooth one.
“Cadillac Joining NASCAR Confirmed”- Fans Insinuate “Drake Curse” as Toyota Renegade Denny Hamlin Makes a Wild Appearance
Before the Texas showdown, Denny Hamlin's new ride stirs speculations of Cadillac's return and possible links to music celebrity Drake.
Will Kyle Busch’s Ongoing RCR Frustrations Reach a Tipping Point at Texas?
Patience for Kyle Busch is starting to wear thin with Richard Childress Racing and he will be hoping to have a clean race in Texas.
Bubba Wallace Could Emerge As Michael Jordan’s Texas Disappointment Amid Tyler Reddick’s Playoff Seize
Michael Jordan could be left disappointed by Bubba Wallace at Texas Motor Speedway as his teammate flaunts a better history at the oval.
Will Texas Serve as Bubba Wallace’s Achilles Heel in His First-Ever Championship Run?
After an emotional & eventful race in Bristol last week. Playoff's 2nd round starter in Texas might as well be kryptonite for Bubba Wallace.
Watch: When Tyler Reddick Held Off Ousted 2022 Champion Joey Logano for First-Ever Texas Win
Back in 2022, Tyler Reddick beat Joey Logano for the win at the Texas Motor Speedway and a year later, he returns to the scene of his triumph.
“F**king Gross”- Racing Fandom Livid As NASCAR Insider Sheds Light on Distasteful Rumors
Rumors surrounding the upcoming NASCAR seasonal race schedule had the entire fandom slamming the community with utter disgust.
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) |
