Texas Motor Speedway is a 1.5-mile (2.41 km) quad-oval located in Fort Worth, Texas. It’s one of the largest sports venues in the United States and a major fixture on the NASCAR Cup and IndyCar calendars.
Track Specs
- Length: 1.5 miles (2.41 km)
- Banking: Turns 1–2: 20° (after 2017 reprofile), Turns 3–4: 24°
- Surface: Asphalt
- Opened: 1997 (reconfigured 2017)
Driving Tips
- Line Choice: Turns 1–2 are flatter, requiring patience and precision, while Turns 3–4 carry more speed. Balancing the car for both ends is challenging.
- Tire Wear: The surface wears tires quickly, especially on the right front. Long-run pace depends on conservation.
- Drafting: The wide frontstretch and quad-oval design allow side drafting and multi-lane restarts.
- Pit Road: Entry is fast and requires discipline, especially under green. Clean cycles are often decisive.
Texas in iRacing demands adaptability, rewarding drivers who can manage both ends of the track differently while maintaining consistency.
