The Fan Handout - 2018 O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 Weekend Edition

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The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series returns to action at the Texas Motor Speedway this weekend. Fort Worth, Texas is the scene for this weekends racing action and could be the tell-tell story of who will be a contender and who will be a pretender. Also joining the Cup series this weekend will be the NASCAR XFINITY Series, who return for the first time in three weeks will hit the track.

Will you be making the trek to Fort Worth, Texas this weekend? Well, be sure you read The Motorsports News Source "The Fan Handout" where you can find the track schedule for the weekend, weather forecasts, and driver appearances. You will also find a link to buy tickets, parking and other fan experiences. The Motorsports News Source can be read from your smartphone so save the page and have it with you all weekend long! Enjoy the O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 Race Weekend from Texas!

Weather Forecast for April 6th - April 8th (per Weather Channel)

The weather is looking nice for this weekends events at the Texas Motor Speedway. Friday is the only day that has a real possibility of rain with a 40% chance. The rest of the weekend is looking great with a 0% chance of rain!
  • Friday, April 6th, 2018 - Scattered Thunderstorms/Windy - 84*/34* - 40% chance of rain
  • Saturday, April 7th, 2018 - AM Clouds/PM Sun - 56*/38* - 0% chance of rain
  • Sunday, April 8th, 2018 - Sunny - 69*/54* - 0% chance of rain

Driver Appearances

  • Bubba Wallace is scheduled to appear at a Q&A session for RaceDay U ticket holders at Texas Motor Speedway on Sunday, April 8. (RaceDay U ticket holders receive: Grandstand Seat, Pre-Race Pass with Pit Access to catch driver introductions (meaning you get to see all of the drivers up close!), Hospitality area with free food and Coca-Cola beverages, Souvenirs to take home, PLUS your "professors" for the day: Q&A with Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series drivers and other NASCAR and Texas Motor Speedway personalities. - Click here for pricing.)
  • Check the Texas Motor Speedway App for More Driver Appearences

At-Track Schedule

Friday, April 6th, 2018

  • 6:30am - 11:00am - NXS Haulers Enter
  • 8:30am – 4:30pm - NASCAR Credentials Open
  • 9:00am – 6:00pm - Texas Motor Speedway Credential Office Hours
  • 9:00am – 6:00pm - MENCS Garage Open
  • 10:00am - 6:00pm - NXS Garage Open
  • 11:00am - Gates 4 Open
  • 11:30am – 1:30pm - MENCS HOT PASS IN EFFECT
  • 12:00pm – 12:55pm - MENCS 1st Practice
  • 1:05pm – 1:55pm - NXS 1st Practice
  • 3:05pm – 3:55pm - NXS Final Practice
  • 4:00pm – 6:00pm - MENCS HOT PASS IN EFFECT
  • 4:35pm - MENCS Sports Day Qualifying Powered by The Dallas Morning News
TMS Dirt Track
  • 6:00pm - Dirt Track Gates & Suites Open
  • 7:00pm - Tony Stewart Presents The Vankor Texas Sprint Car Nationals (ASCS Sprint Cars)

Saturday, April 7th, 2018

  • 7:00am – 2:00pm - Texas Motor Speedway Credential Office Hours
  • 7:30am - NXS Garage Open
  • 7:30am – 2:30pm - NASCAR Credentials Open
  • 9:00am – 4:00pm - MENCS Garage Open
  • 9:30am - Gates 3, 4, & 5 Luxury Suites & Victory Lane Club Open
  • 9:30am - Gates 2 & 6 Opens for Luxury Suites & Victory Lane Club Suites Only
  • 9:30am – 11:30am - MENCS HOT PASS IN EFFECT
  • 10:00am – 10:55am - MENCS 2nd Practice
  • 11:10am - NXS Sports Day Qualifying Powered by The Dallas Morning News
  • 12:30pm – 1:20pm - MENCS Final Practice
  • 2:00pm - NXS My Bariatric Solutions 300 (200 Laps, 300 Miles)
  • 15 min after checkered flag - Trackside Live show at Gate 3
  • 30 min after checkered flag - No Limits Live Auction in The Speedway Club
  TMS Dirt Track
  • 6:00pm - Dirt Track Gates & Suites Open
  • 7:00pm - Tony Stewart Presents The Vankor Texas Sprint Car Nationals (ASCS Sprint Cars)

Sunday, April 8th, 2018

  • 7:30am – 1:00pm - Texas Motor Speedway Credentials Office Hours
  • 7:30am - MENCS Garage Opens
  • 8:00am – 1:00pm - NASCAR Credentials Open
  • 9:00am - Gates 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 Opens
  • 9:00am - Luxury Suites & Victory Lane Club Opens
  • 9:30am - 10:30am - Trackside Live show at Gate 3
  • 11:00am - Loud & Proud Pre-Race Show Powered by Ashley HomeStore featuring Bret Michaels
  • 12:00pm - MENCS HOT PASS IN EFFECT UNTIL ONE HOUR AFTER RACE
  • 1:00pm - MENCS O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 (334 Laps, 501 Miles)

Ticket Information

As always, if you are on the fence about heading down to the track this weekend, go! We here at The Motorsports News Source would strongly suggest Texas Motor Speedway, very beautiful facility (be sure to grab some Whataburger for us, maybe some In-and-Out, and be sure to stop by Buc-ee's). 

Tickets, pit passes, and other great fan experiences are still availible just head on over to www.TexasMotorSpeedway.com to purchase those and to get more information concerning parking and directions to the track! Leave a little early as the traffic pattern is a little confusing. 

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