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Richard Childress’ Grandson Reveals His Post-Race Words to Bubba Wallace After Surviving ‘Treacherous’ Texas
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“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.
NASCAR Update: Substance Abuse Policy Violated; Richard Childress’s Pit Crew Issues Worsen With Another Suspension
The Richard Childress Racing crew chief has been indefinitely suspended for using a banned drug, compounding his driver's challenges.
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.
Joey Logano Backs Denny Hamlin’s Argument to Bash SMI’s ‘Crap’ Texas Surface
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Bubba Wallace Discloses His 5-Word Motivation Behind Best Ever Start in Cup Series Career
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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.
“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.
Chase Elliott Effect in Full Flow as NASCAR Rockets Back to Top of TV Charts With a 310,000 Swell
Chase Elliot's win at Texas Motor Speedway allows NASCAR to continue on its trend of rise in TV viewership this season.
“Can’t Even Get Close”: Richard Petty Disappointed by Next Gen Car’s Racing Product in Texas
NASCAR legend, Richard Petty shared the reality of NASCAR racing, blaming the Next Gen car after the race at Texas Motor Speedway.
Richard Petty Claims Veteran Brad Keselowski Outperformed Expectations With Texas Comeback
NASCAR legend Richard Petty was impressed by the No. 6 team as Brad Keselowski put up a well-executed race performance in Texas.
“Garbage”: Controversial Insider Slams NASCAR’s Racing Product to Hail Drivers as Texas’ Saviors
The NASCAR Cup Series race at Texas Motor Speedway was widely accepted as a better compared to last year's fall event.
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) |
