The Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth

The Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth is a great place to visit if you are a racing fan, particularly of NASCAR. This superspeedway features an asphalt oval track that is 1.5 miles with high bank 24 degree corners which permit race cars to fly — some speeds exceed 200 mph!

Several racing series are hosted at the Texas Motor Speedway such as the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races like the Dickies 500 and the Samsung 500; Craftsman Truck Series like the Silverado 350k; NASCAR Nationwide Series events like the O'Reilly 300 and the Indy Racing League Racing Car Series. Other non-racing events are also held at this 150,000 seat venue.

You can visit the Texas Motor Speedway by taking a tour of the place. You will get to visit the luxury suites and see how the bigwigs watch the races in style. You can ride in the touring van which takes to the actual track and races in the oval. Checking out the pits and where the cars are housed and worked on is also a kick. Of course, there are plenty of photo opportunities as well to chronilog your time there. You can even ride down victory lane!

Tour times vary at Texas Motor Speedway and they are not offered in inclement weather or on race days. Therefore, it is important to call ahead for tour times and check the racing schedule. Because of its close proximity to many other venues, a tour to the Texas Motor Speedway will fit well with your travel plans.