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Wurth 400 at Texas: Hamlin Favored, Blaney Recommended

5/3/2026

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Summary

Hamlin Favored

The U.S. hosts 2026 Wurth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. ET.
Betting odds list Denny Hamlin +500, Kyle Larson +600, up to Carson Hocevar +1600, while the Dunkel Index ranks Denny Hamlin as a contender with a +500 win prediction.
Article 7 recommends Ryan Blaney a pick, noting his +900 odds and Texas record.
Tyler Reddick leads the season 110 points while Carson Hocevar, Talladega winner, starts from pole.

Summary

Wallace Starts

The Wurth 400 will be broadcast on FS1 and streamed via HBO MAX’s in-car camera feed and free Fubo.
The race will run 267 laps, covering 400.5 miles on Texas Motor Speedway’s 1.5-mile oval.
Bubba Wallace will start 37th in a backup car after wrecking in practice.
Ryan Blaney qualified 31st, the highest-placed Team Penske Ford for the race.

History

Historical Context

Texas Motor Speedway opened in 1996 and held its first NASCAR Cup race in 1997. A 2002 Ferko lawsuit forced NASCAR to add a second Texas race in 2005, which was dropped in 2021, leaving a single event that moved to the former spring slot in 2024. With a capacity of 75,000, the 2026 Würth 400 continues the track’s legacy.

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Hamlin Favored

The U.S. hosts 2026 Wurth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. ET.
Betting odds list Denny Hamlin +500, Kyle Larson +600, up to Carson Hocevar +1600, while the Dunkel Index ranks Denny Hamlin as a contender with a +500 win prediction.
Article 7 recommends Ryan Blaney a pick, noting his +900 odds and Texas record.
Tyler Reddick leads the season 110 points while Carson Hocevar, Talladega winner, starts from pole.

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