Get Your Motor Running

If you've been waiting for the next weekend away at the races, it's finally time to load up the beer and sunscreen for some fun at Texas Motor Speedway. The IndyCar and Camping World Truck Series is packing up and heading south for three nights of racing. The Firestone Twin...

By Stephanie Daniels

June 9, 2011

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If you've been waiting for the next weekend away at the races, it's finally time to load up the beer and sunscreen for some fun at Texas Motor Speedway. The IndyCar and Camping World Truck Series is packing up and heading south for three nights of racing. The Firestone Twin 275s Weekend kicks off Thursday and lasts through Sunday night at Texas Motor Speedway, 3545 Lone Star Circle. Tickets for Friday’s race range from $19 to $60, and tickets for Saturday’s race range from $31 to $79. For more information, call 817-215-8500, or visit texasmotorspeedway.com.
June 9-11, 2011

Stephanie Daniels

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