NASCAR Returns to Texas Motor Speedway for Tripleheader Weekend
NASCAR action descends on Fort Worth this weekend as the series arrives at Texas Motor Speedway. The weekend is a high-stakes affair, serving as a tripleheader event that celebrates the 30th anniversary of the venue. With all three national series competing on the 1.5-mile asphalt oval, fans can expect a weekend of high-speed intensity and strategic maneuvering.
The Main Event: WÜRTH 400
The centerpiece of the weekend is the WÜRTH 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY. The NASCAR Cup Series will take to the track on Sunday, May 3, 2026. As one of the premier intermediate tracks on the circuit, Texas Motor Speedway demands a balance of raw horsepower and aerodynamic precision. Drivers will be fighting for position on the wide banking, where a single mistake can lead to a costly slide into the wall.
Full Weekend Schedule and Series
This isn’t just a Cup Series event; it’s a full-scale racing festival. The tripleheader format ensures that there is a national series race every single day from May 1 through May 3. In addition to the Cup Series, the weekend features the NASCAR Xfinity Series and the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.
Notably, the weekend also includes the final 2026 Dash 4 Cash program, adding an extra layer of urgency and aggression to the Xfinity Series competition as drivers fight for a direct cash bonus.
Key Takeaways for Fans
- Venue: Texas Motor Speedway (Fort Worth, Texas).
- Main Race: WÜRTH 400 (NASCAR Cup Series) on Sunday, May 3.
- Format: Tripleheader featuring Cup, Xfinity, and Craftsman Truck series.
- Milestone: The event coincides with the 30th anniversary of the speedway.
- Track Layout: 1.5-mile asphalt oval.
What to Watch For
Coming into the weekend, all eyes are on the momentum of the field. Following recent action at Talladega, rookie Carson Hocevar enters Texas as one of NASCAR’s newest winners, having captured his first career victory last weekend. His ability to transition from the chaos of superspeedway drafting to the sustained high speeds of a 1.5-mile intermediate track will be a key storyline for analysts.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the NASCAR Cup Series race in Texas?
The WÜRTH 400 is scheduled for Sunday, May 3, 2026.
Which series are racing this weekend?
The event is a tripleheader featuring the NASCAR Cup Series, the NASCAR Xfinity Series, and the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.
What is the track length at Texas Motor Speedway?
The races take place on the 1.5-mile asphalt oval.
As the series moves through the spring stretch of the 2026 season, the results at Texas will provide critical data on which teams have mastered the intermediate tracks—a deciding factor in the hunt for the championship later this year.