NASCAR Racing Schedule for Texas Motor Speedway

The racing action continues this weekend as the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and XFINITY Series head to Texas Motor Speedway. The Camping World Truck Series is off for the next few weeks but will return May 8 at Kansas.

All times Eastern.

Thursday, April 9:

On Track:

4:30-5:30 p.m.: XFINITY Series practice – No TV
6:30-8 p.m.: XFINITY Series final practice – No TV

Friday, April 10:

On Track:

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.: Sprint Cup Series practice – FOX Sports 1
2-3:20 p.m.: Sprint Cup Series final practice – FOX Sports 1
4:45 p.m.: XFINITY Series Coors Light Pole Qualifying – FOX Sports 1
6:45 p.m.: Sprint Cup Series Coors Light Pole Qualifying – FOX Sports 1
8:30 p.m.: XFINITY Series O’Reily Auto Parts 300 – FOX Sports 1 (200 laps – 300 miles) (Scheduled Green Flag (approx): 8:46 p.m.)

Press Conferences (Watch live at NASCAR.com)

10:00 a.m.: Carl Edwards

10:25 a.m.: Kyle Larson
10:50 a.m.: Michael Waltrip Racing Announcement
3:45 p.m.: Chris Buescher
4:15 p.m.: Jeff Gordon
7:30 p.m.: Post NSCS Qualifying – Time Approximate
10:45 p.m.: Post NXS Race – Time Approximate

Saturday, April 11:

On Track:

7:30 p.m.: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Duck Commander 500 – FOX (334 laps – 501 miles) (Scheduled Green Flag (approx): 7:46 p.m.)

Press Conferences
: (Watch live at NASCAR.com)

4:15 p.m.: Charlotte Motor Speedway Announcement

5:00 p.m.: Duck Commander Press Conference

11:15 p.m.: Post-NSCS Race – Time Approximate

Please note that some of the press conferences may not be streamed on NASCAR.com/Press Pass. Due to changes in schedule or extenuating circumstances, streaming availabilities are subject to change without notice.

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Angie Campbell
Angie Campbell
A native of Charlotte, NC, Angela (Angie) was first introduced to racing by her father. An avid fan of NASCAR, she found a way to combine her love of racing with her passion for writing. Angie is also an award-winning member of the National Motorsports Press Association. Follow her on Twitter @angiecampbell_ for the latest NASCAR news and feature stories.

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