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‘New Kids on the Track’ Really are New

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Ryan Blaney, the driver of the #12 Menards/RichmondTheWaterHeaterExperts Ford, and Darrell Wallace Jr., the driver of the #43 Click n’ Close Chevrolet, talk on the grid during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series O’Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on April 6, 2018, in Fort Worth, Texas. Photo – Sean Gardner/Getty Images

FORT WORTH, Texas – A large banner on the broadcast center at Texas Motor Speedway loudly touts the ‘New Kids on the Track,’ an homage to the 20-somethings who will propel the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series into the future. Continue reading →

Dancin’ Chris Buescher Celebrates Eventful Off Week

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Chris Buescher, the driver of the #37 Bush’s Beans Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series O’Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on April 6, 2018, in Fort Worth, Texas. Photo – Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images

Native Texan Chris Buescher may not be able to dance the Texas Two Step, but he took one very important step in his life during the Easter break in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series schedule. Continue reading →

Harvick Hopes to Keep Momentum at Texas

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Kevin Harvick, the driver of the #4 Busch Light Ford, stands in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series O’Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on April 6, 2018, in Fort Worth, Texas. Photo – Chris Graythen/Getty Images

FORT WORTH, Texas – Obviously proud of the fact he’s won half of the races in the 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup season – three of six – Kevin Harvick acknowledged Friday morning at Texas Motor Speedway that just being at the Fort Worth track buoyed his already-good mojo. Continue reading →

Big Names Hunt for First Win at Texas

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Martin Truex Jr., the driver of the #78 Bass Pro Shops/5-hour ENERGY Toyota, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series O’Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on April 6, 2018, in Fort Worth, Texas. Photo – Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images

When one driver dominates a venue as Jimmie Johnson has done at this week’s Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race stop, Texas Motor Speedway, it’s easy to forget how many of the sports very best have not donned that Texas winner’s cowboy hat. Yet. Continue reading →

Speedway Motorsports, Inc. Reveals ​Groundbreaking 2018 “Fans First” Initiatives

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Jan. 22, 2018) – Continuing its “Fans First” approach and building on its lasting legacy of providing exceptional sports entertainment experiences, Speedway Motorsports, Inc. (NYSE: TRK) officials have revealed new, cutting-edge developments at several speedways. Continue reading →