The NASCAR Cup Series competes today at Texas Motor Speedway. Drivers take on the 1.5-mile oval in the Würth 400, scheduled to start at 3:30 p.m. ET. The event is the latest stop on the 2025 schedule.
Located in Fort Worth, Texas, the track features unique banking characteristics that present challenges for teams and drivers. Success requires a balanced car setup to handle the varying corners effectively.
Carson Hocevar earned the pole position for today's race. It marks his first career pole award in the Cup Series and the latest qualifying achievement for Spire Motorsports.
The race is scheduled for 267 laps, covering 400.5 miles. Recent history at Texas Motor Speedway shows a trend of different winners, with eight unique victors in the last eight Cup Series races at the track. This suggests potential for another new winner today.
Among drivers seeking their first victory of the season is Ryan Blaney. Despite not having a win in 2025, the Team Penske driver has been notably consistent at Texas, leading all competitors in points earned over the last six races there.
Chase Elliott returns as the defending winner of the Texas Cup race, having claimed victory in April 2024. He aims to repeat his performance this weekend.
Crew chiefs emphasize the importance of strategy at the track. Opportunities to use different tire strategies and manage stage finishes can significantly impact the outcome. Brian Wilson, crew chief for Austin Cindric, noted the potential for varied approaches.
Wilson stated, “You review last year’s race, and there were a lot of varying strategies and tire calls. So, you’ve got options there. You’ve got the ability to try to move yourself forward at the end of the race.”
Brad Keselowski is another driver with a strong record of consistency at Texas, holding a series-leading streak of six consecutive top-10 finishes heading into the weekend. Joe Gibbs Racing driver Chase Briscoe also has a solid history at the track since joining his new team.