Everything’s bigger in Texas — even the hatred that the drivers have for one of NASCAR’s most controversial tracks.
Texas Motor Speedway has never been known as a track that makes a lot of fans. Not even time can heal those wounds, especially with changes to the surface only making matters worse for frustrated drivers.
After calling for the track to be demolished two years ago, Hendrick Motorsports’ Kyle Larson led the field to green but found trouble when he lost a wheel following stage one.
As the season picks up, racing in the Texas heat is only certain to raise the temperature. Five playoff spots have already been locked up after eight races, with another on the line Sunday. With points at a premium as the season progresses, every result matters — even when the drivers don’t want to be there.
Here’s what you need to know about the results of Sunday’s event in the Lone Star State.
This section will be updated following the conclusion of Sunday’s race.
This section will be updated following the conclusion of Sunday’s race.
Heading into Sunday’s race, here’s how the point standings shaped up: