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Apr. 11, 2015
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It's Duck Commander 500 Race Day at Texas Motor Speedway. Driver introductions begin at 7 p.m. ET, race time is at 7:30 p.m ET on FOX.
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Erik Jones Speeds to First XFINITY Series Victory at Texas
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FRONTSTRETCH AT THE TRACK! We're at Texas Motor Speedway this weekend for Sprint Cup and XFINITY Series action. Follow our own Beth Lunkenheimer at @Beth_Frntstrtch and @ for updates from Texas. Also, be sure to check our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for all the latest news, reaction, and results from a full day of racing, no matter your preference.
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Erik Jones Speeds to First XFINITY Series Victory at Texas
Teenager Erik Jones turned his first NASCAR XFINITY Series pole at Texas Motor Speedway into his first series victory Friday night, schooling NASCAR Sprint Cup Series stars Brad Keselowski and Dale Earnhardt Jr. en route to the checkered flag in the 19th annual O'Reilly Auto Parts 300.
Jones, 18, held off Keselowski on a restart on Lap 175 of the scheduled 200 around TMS' high-banked, 1.5-mile quad-oval for a margin of victory of 1.624-seconds in the first night race of the season. Jones' first series win came in his ninth start. In the process Jones became the second-youngest series winner at TMS at 18 years, 10 months, 11 days—a record set last year by Chase Elliott at 18 years, 4 months and 7 days when he scored his first series victory in this event. Read more.
Jones, 18, held off Keselowski on a restart on Lap 175 of the scheduled 200 around TMS' high-banked, 1.5-mile quad-oval for a margin of victory of 1.624-seconds in the first night race of the season. Jones' first series win came in his ninth start. In the process Jones became the second-youngest series winner at TMS at 18 years, 10 months, 11 days—a record set last year by Chase Elliott at 18 years, 4 months and 7 days when he scored his first series victory in this event. Read more.
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News & Notes: Texas Motor Speedway
by Beth Lunkenheimer
Kurt Busch Wins Second Pole of 2015 at Texas
For the second time in three races, Kurt Busch will lead a Stewart-Haas Racing front row to the green flag for Saturday night's Duck Commander 500. With a lap of 193.847 mph, the driver of the No. 41 Chevrolet scored his second pole in four races since he returned the the track. The pole is Busch's 18th in his career and the first for him at Texas. Read more.
Kasey Kahne, Jimmie Johnson Top Final Practice at Texas
Hendrick Motorsports swept the top two spots and put three of its four drivers in the top 10 during the final practice session for Saturday night's Duck Commander 500. Kasey Kahne and Jimmie Johnson topped the leaderboard, running 1-2 as the only drivers to break the 190 mph mark. Jamie McMurray ran third quickest, followed by Denny Hamlin. Casey Mears rounded out the top 5 as one of three single-car teams to break into the top 10. Read more.
Martin Truex, Jr. Tops First Practice Session at Texas Motor Speedway
The Sprint Cup Series took to Texas Motor Speedway for the first of two practices today. The 90-minute session saw Martin Truex, Jr. top the leaderboard with his first lap and hold on as one of only two drivers to break the 190 mph mark with a 191.096 mph lap. Kasey Kahne came in second with a 190.463 mph lap. Kevin Harvick, Casey Mears and David Ragan rounded out the top 5. Read more.
Maxwell House, Michael Waltrip Racing Announce 6-Race Partnership
Michael Waltrip Racing and Maxwell House announced a six-race partnership at Texas Motor Speedway this morning. The sponsorship begins with the Pennsylvania 400 at Pocono Raceway August 2, and the Maxwell House colors will adorn Clint Bowyer's No. 15 Toyota at Watkins Glen, Martinsville and Texas Motor Speedway. Read more.
Carl Edwards, STANLEY Unveil Special Paint Scheme for Texas
Carl Edwards and STANLEY got together with the Ace Hardware Foundation and the Children's Miracle Network this morning to unveil a special paint scheme for the No. 19 Toyota for Saturday night's Duck Commander 500 at Texas Motor Speedway. The scheme, which features the names of children - one from each state - that are either current or former Children's Miracle Network Hospital patients that have overcome a variety of illnesses. Read more.
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TODAY ON FRONTSTRETCH:
by Nathan Kilmer
Tech Talk: "Bono" Gets Buff For Texas
by Mike Neff
Off the Wall With: Casey Mears
by Amy Henderson
XFINITY Breakdown: O'Reilly Auto Parts 300
by Beth Lunkenheimer
Staff Predictions for the Duck Commander 500
by the Frontstretch Staff
Beyond the Cockpit With: Dale Harrigle, Bridgestone Motorsports' Chief Engineer and Manager of Race Tire Development
by Toni Montgomery
FRONTSTRETCH TRIVIA:
Q: The 2003 O'Reilly 300 was a coming out party for Brian Vickers, who led 87 of the 200 laps on the day. However, his race quickly unraveled and went from the penthouse to the toilet in about 20 laps. What happened?
Check back Monday for the answer, here in the Frontstretch Newsletter!
Thursday's Answer:
Thursday's Answer:
Q: The inaugural race weekend at Texas Motor Speedway marked a career crossroads for Ricky Craven. What happened to ultimately change the direction of the rest of his driving career?
A: During Friday practice, Craven spun and hit the wall hard, suffering a concussion. This was the second big wreck that Craven had had in less than a year. Ultimately, Craven sat out Texas and Bristol before returning. However, post-concussion symptoms from Texas essentially curtailed his career in 1998.
COMING MONDAYIn The Frontstretch Newsletter:
We'll have recaps of both NASCAR races this weekend from Texas, along with any notable news that breaks.
On Frontstretch.com:
We'll have a series of post-race commentaries breaking down the Duck Commander 500, along with a recap of the Indy Grand Prix of Louisiana.
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