Revving Up for Exciting Races: A Preview of the Truck Series and Xfinity Series at Texas Motor Speedway

The Craftsman Truck Series and the Xfinity Series are set to take center stage at Texas Motor Speedway on Friday afternoon. The Truck Series teams will practice, qualify, and race at the 1.5-mile track, while the Xfinity Series will practice and qualify ahead of Saturday’s race.

Carson Hocevar won last season’s Truck race at Texas after a last-lap contact with Nick Sanchez. Despite his win, Hocevar will not be in the lineup to defend his title. However, there are multiple drivers eager to capture their first Texas victory.

Five-time Texas winner Johnny Sauter returns to the series as he joins Niece Motorsports. Five-time winner Kyle Busch will also return to Spire Motorsports for his third start of the season. Two-time Texas winner Matt Crafton and 2022 winner Stewart Friesen both plan to continue their full-time seasons while trying to make it back into the playoffs.

The forecast for Friday at Texas Motor Speedway is mostly sunny with a high of 79 degrees. The start of the Truck race will be warm with a high of 73 degrees and no chance of rain. The garage opens at 11 a.m., with Xfinity Series running from 1 p.m.-8 p.m., and Cup Series from 2:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

William Byron has an opportunity to join an esteemed list by winning the championship this season. Track activity includes Truck Series practice from 4:05 p.m.-4:25 p.m., Truck Series qualifying from 4:35 p.m.-5:30 p.m., Xfinity Series practice from 6:05 p.m.-6:25 p