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Wurth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway: Ticket Guide and Race Preview
4/28/2026, 4:34:03 AM
Event Overview and Schedule
The NASCAR Cup Series will race at Texas Motor Speedway on Sunday, May 3, 2026, with a start time of 3:30 p.m. ET. The event, officially titled the Wurth 400, will be televised on FS1 and streamed via the Fubo free-trial platform.
Recent Race and Defending Champion
A week earlier, the series concluded at Talladega Superspeedway, where Carson Hocevar captured his first Cup victory in a Spire Motorsports Chevrolet. That win marked the team’s second ever series triumph. Defending Texas Motor Speedway champion Joey Logano returns to the track, having secured the 2025 race after a strategic move that preserved his lead in the final laps.
Ticket Options and Pricing
Fans can purchase tickets starting at $90 for general admission. Premium seating behind the flag stand in Section PU401 is priced at $230, offering an optimal view of restarts and potential late-race excitement. All tickets remain on sale through the official NASCAR ticket portal and authorized resale partners.
Driver Standings and Competitive Landscape
Tyler Reddick leads the championship with a 110-point margin over Denny Hamlin. Ryan Blaney sits third, 140 points behind Reddick, while Chase Elliott (-144) and Ty Gibbs (-162) round out the top five. Former Texas winners William Byron and Chase Elliott, along with Logano, are expected to contend for the win.
Official Schedule Announcement
According to the schedule released by NASCAR, “the Cup Series will compete at Texas Motor Speedway on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. ET, with live coverage on FS1.” This statement confirms the date, venue, and broadcast partner for the Wurth 400.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Starting at $90 The NASCAR Cup Series enters Sunday's Wurth 400 with a new winner and arguably the sport's future superstar reaching new heights.” — USA TODAY, Publication
- “) Superspeedway, Carson Hocevar prevailed with a thrilling victory in his Spire Motorsports Chevrolet.” — USA TODAY, Publication
- “Defending champion Joey Logano along with former Texas winners William Byron and Chase Elliott will all be in play for a potential big day this Sunday.” — USA TODAY, Publication
- “Tickets are still available for this weekend's Wurth 400.” — USA TODAY, Publication
- “As of publication, tickets start at $90 to attend the last race of the season in the Lone Star state, while a seat behind the flag stand is only $230 in Section PU401, which is a great spot for watching restarts and a potential exciting finish.” — USA TODAY, Publication
Data & Statistics
- Ticket price range: $90 – $230.
- Section PU401 location: behind the flag stand, ideal for restart viewing.
- Championship points: Reddick (+110 over Hamlin), Blaney (+140), Elliott (-144), Gibbs (-162).
- Hocevar’s Talladega win: first career Cup victory; Spire Motorsports’ second series win.
Timeline
What's Next
Fans can secure tickets through the NASCAR website or authorized vendors ahead of the May 3 event. The race will be broadcast live on FS1, with additional streaming via Fubo’s free trial. Post-race, championship points will be updated, influencing the season’s remaining schedule.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
The source does not specify the exact capacity of Texas Motor Speedway for the Wurth 400 nor the precise date of the Talladega race referenced as “last week.” These details remain unconfirmed in the available material.
