Hendrick Motorsports celebrated its fortieth anniversary in fashion at Martinsville Speedway, turning into the primary crew in historical past to attain a 1-2-3 end on the iconic brief observe. William Byron collected his series-leading third win of the yr, beating Kyle Larson and Chase Elliott to the checkered flag.
Larson takes over the factors lead, 14pts away from Martin Truex Jr.
NASCAR now heads to Texas, the place Byron is the newest winner. He handed Bubba Wallace on a late restart, after which held off Ross Chastain within the dash to the end.
This week within the information, NASCAR addressed rising considerations across the brief observe package deal, and plans to take a look at the tire put on in an try o produce extra passing on observe. After his NASCAR Truck debut at Martinsville, Australian Supercars ace Cam Waters mentioned it was “undoubtedly wild” earlier than including that he “beloved it.” Sadly, he was concerned in a late-race incident and was unable to complete the race.
Larson took half within the Indy 500 Open Check, inserting second on the pace charts in Wednesday’s abbreviated session.
What’s the NASCAR at Texas schedule?
(Schedule is tentative and topic to alter)
Friday, April 12
4:05 pm ET – NASCAR Truck Sequence observe – FOX SPORTS 1
4:35 pm ET – NASCAR Truck Sequence qualifying – FOX SPORTS 1
6:00 pm ET – NASCAR Xfinity Sequence observe – FOX SPORTS 1
6:30 pm ET – NASCAR Xfinity Sequence qualifying – FOX SPORTS 1
8:30 pm ET – NASCAR Truck Sequence race (167 laps) – FOX SPORTSÂ
Saturday, April 13
10:35 am ET – NASCAR Cup Sequence observe – FOX SPORTS 1
11:20 am ET – NASCAR Cup Sequence qualifying – FOX SPORTS 1
1:30 pm ET – NASCAR Xfinity Sequence race (200 laps) – FOX SPORTS 1
Sunday, April 14
3:30 pm ET – NASCAR Cup Sequence race (267 laps) – FOX SPORTS 1
Race winner William Byron, Hendrick Motorsports, Chevrolet Camaro
Picture by: Lesley Ann Miller / Motorsport Photos
How can I watch the NASCAR Cup Sequence at Texas?
- Date:Â Sunday, April 14
- TV present begin time:Â 3:30 p.m. ET
- Levels/Laps: (80-85-102) – 267 lapsÂ
- TV channel:Â FOX SPORTS 1 | TSN (Canada) | Different worldwide viewing choices
- Stay stream:Â FOX Sports activities StreamingÂ
- Radio:Â PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio
Who’s racing within the Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 at Texas?
38 vehicles are on the entry checklist for the Cup Sequence race with two open entries. Jimmie Johnson will make his first look because the Daytona 500, driving the No. 84 LMC entry. Austin Hill will drive a 3rd entry for Richard Childress Racing, piloting the No. 33 Chevrolet. Ty Dillon can be again behind the wheel of the No. 16 as Kaulig Racing utilizing a rotating solid of drivers this yr.
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