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Dale Earnhardt Jr Shares Some Words of Wisdom for Jimmie Johnson After His Dismal Texas Race Result
Jimmie Johnson's recent struggles with the Next Gen car were met with support and a solution from his old friend, Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Kyle Larson Had Envious Joey Logano Baffled as He Dreads His Return to the Booth
Joey Logano is envious of the cars of the Xfinity drivers, as he recalls Kyle Larson's comment on Indy cars.
NASCAR’s Cost Cutting Tactics Jeopardizing Drivers Safety Garners Heavy Criticism From Dale Earnhardt Jr
Dale Earnhardt Jr emphasizes the critical need for extended practice sessions to ensure the safety of rookie drivers.
Chase Elliott Reveals the X-Factor Instrumental for His Inevitable Comeback After Historic Slump
Chase Elliott reveals the reason behind his win at the Texas Motor Speedway after hitting a low in his career.
Chase Elliott Dissects NASCAR’s Double Edged Sword, Reignites Denny Hamlin’s Horsepower Rant With Harsh Reality Check
HMS No. 9 star reflects on the various changes brought about by the NASCAR rule changers, fueling Denny Hamlin's HP requests.
Kevin Harvick Delivers a Major Blow to Jimmie Johnson’s Next Gen Hopes: “Impossible to Be Successful”
NASCAR icon, Kevin Harvick shares the brutal reality of Next Gen racing that restricted Jimmie Johnson at Texas Motor Speedway.
“Fu**in Disaster”: Martin Truex Jr Left Furious After Joe Gibbs and Co’s Costly Blunder in Texas
Joe Gibbs Racing driver, Martin Truex Jr's attempt to get his first win in Texas were thwarted by repeated blunders by his pit crew.
“Loose as F**k”: Tony Stewart’s Rookie Vented Out His Frustration After Dismal DNF in Texas
Josh Berry's rookie campaign is looking bleak as the No. 4 driver blew his chances in Texas after getting caught in the track's misery.
Kevin Harvick Unveils Chase Elliott’s ‘Brutally Honest’ Weapon That Oversaw a Long-Awaited Comeback to Victory Lane
Chase Elliott's triumphant comeback to the winner's charts was aided by a family connection, as Kevin Harvick points out.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
“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
Recently, Joey Logano spoke about the track surface at the Texas Motor Speedway and backed rival Denny Hamlin's own criticisms of the track.
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.
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.
“Looks Like Cr*p”: Unfiltered Denny Hamlin Fires Shots at SMI’s Texas Failures
Denny Hamlin resumes his diatribe of Speedway Motorsports after a crash-riddled Texas race pushed him out of a winner's contention.
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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) |