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“A Huge Win for Our Sport”: Kevin Harvick on Chase Elliott Fulfilling His Redemption Arc in Texas

Chase Elliott gets congratulated by retired driver Kevin Harvick as the latter hails Elliott's inspiring comeback as extraordinary.
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Kyle Larson Exacts High Praise From Denny Hamlin as He Edges Closer to Another Record

JGR star Denny Hamlin praises Kyle Larson for a unique feat as the HMS #5 driver showcases why he's considered one of the NASCAR elites.
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Post Texas NASCAR Stats Highlights Kyle Busch’s Chevrolet Eyesore Status Amidst Failure to Outlast Struggling Ford

Kyle Busch is currently on the brink of the top-16 drivers, tied in points with his competitor from Roger Penske's racing team.
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Denny Hamlin Not a Fan of How Texas “Flip-Flopped” the Field to Give “Terrible” Cars a Chance

Denny Hamlin did not have the best of days at the Texas Motor Speedway and he had some strong opinions about the top finishers of the race.
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Richard Childress’ Grandson Reveals His Post-Race Words to Bubba Wallace After Surviving ‘Treacherous’ Texas

"Treacherous" Texas track saw a last-lap battle for even the P7 position, but what did Austin Dillon say to Bubba Wallace after the race?
Bubba Wallace and Austin Dillon

“What Is Happening?” Bubba Wallace Divulges Overcoming a ‘Mental Block’ as Crash-Filled Texas Tested His Resilience

Bubba Wallace narrates how a Texas nightmare stopped him in his tracks in practice, even as he overcame it to face a crash-riddled race.
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The Richard Childress Racing crew chief has been indefinitely suspended for using a banned drug, compounding his driver's challenges.
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Kyle Larson and HMS Pay Heavy Price for an Iconic NASCAR Moment in Texas

Following the Texas Motor Speedway race, seven crew members, including those from Kyle Larson's team, were suspended.
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Joey Logano Backs Denny Hamlin’s Argument to Bash SMI’s ‘Crap’ Texas Surface

Recently, Joey Logano spoke about the track surface at the Texas Motor Speedway and backed rival Denny Hamlin's own criticisms of the track.
Denny Hamlin and Joey Logano

Bubba Wallace Discloses His 5-Word Motivation Behind Best Ever Start in Cup Series Career

23XI Racing star driver, Bubba Wallace has been in a good run of form since the start of the season with top finishes.
Bubba Wallace

Despite Texas Setback, Denny Hamlin Shines on His Mario Kart Debut

Joe Gibbs Racing driver, Denny Hamlin tried his hands competing in a Mario Kart game against his co-host Jared Allen and won.
Denny Hamlin

“I Was Guilty as Charged”: Ryan Blaney Takes the Fall for ‘Using Up’ Tony Stewart’s Driver

Ryan Blaney draws the blame on himself after vengeful contact with his namesake at Texas Motor Speedway ruins his chances of a good run.
TALLADEGA, AL – APRIL 23: Ryan Blaney ( 12 Team Penske Wurth Ford) looks on before the running of the NASCAR, Motorsport

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)