Texas - Würth 400
The Würth 400 is the 11th race of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series and takes place on the iconic 1.5-mile tri-oval speedway Texas Motor Speedway, renowned for its high-banked turns. Since its debut in 1997, Texas Motor Speedway has hosted some of the most electrifying races in NASCAR history. The venue is home to some of the closest finishes in NASCAR history, with memorable moments including Carl Edwards' fuel mileage win in 2008 and Jeff Burton's dramatic last-lap pass over Matt Kenseth in 2007. The track has established itself as a central fixture on the NASCAR calendar and has hosted 45 NASCAR races since 1997.
Schedule
| Start | Session | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19:30 | Qualifying | 3 May 2026 | Finished |
| 20:30 | Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY | 3 May 2026 | Finished |
All times in Europe/London.
Where to watch
Start: 3 May 2026, 20:30 (Europe/London)
Broadcasters usually go on air 15 to 30 minutes before the start.
- Sportdigital pay TV 🇩🇪 Germany Rennen live
- Motorvision+ subscription 🇩🇪 Germany Rennen live und als Aufzeichnung
Qualifying and starting grid
The qualifying result will appear here as soon as it is available.
Race result
| # | Driver | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chase Elliott | Hendrick Motorsports | 69 |
| 2 | Denny Hamlin | Joe Gibbs Racing | 43 |
| 3 | Alex Bowman | Hendrick Motorsports | 35 |
| 4 | Tyler Reddick | 23XI Racing | 42 |
| 5 | Chris Buescher | RFK Racing | 36 |
| 6 | Daniel Suárez | Spire Motorsports | 36 |
| 7 | Carson Hocevar | Spire Motorsports | 41 |
| 8 | William Byron | Hendrick Motorsports | 31 |
| 9 | Bubba Wallace | 23XI Racing | 28 |
| 10 | Ryan Blaney | Team Penske | 27 |
| 11 | Riley Herbst | 23XI Racing | 29 |
| 12 | Erik Jones | Legacy Motor Club | 35 |
| 13 | Brad Keselowski | RFK Racing | 32 |
| 14 | Ryan Preece | RFK Racing | 29 |
| 15 | Austin Cindric | Team Penske | 22 |
| 16 | Connor Zilisch | Trackhouse Racing | 21 |
| 17 | Shane Van Gisbergen | Trackhouse Racing | 20 |
| 18 | Austin Dillon | Richard Childress Racing | 19 |
| 19 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr | HYAK Motorsports | 26 |
| 20 | Kyle Busch | Richard Childress Racing | 22 |
| 21 | John H. Nemechek | Legacy Motor Club | 16 |
| 22 | Zane Smith | Front Row Motorsports | 15 |
| 23 | Chase Briscoe | Joe Gibbs Racing | 20 |
| 24 | Ty Dillon | Kaulig Racing | 13 |
| 25 | AJ Allmendinger | Kaulig Racing | 16 |
| 26 | Ross Chastain | Trackhouse Racing | 11 |
| 27 | Michael McDowell | Spire Motorsports | 10 |
| 28 | Noah Gragson | Front Row Motorsports | 9 |
| 29 | Josh Berry | Wood Brothers Racing | 8 |
| 30 | Cody Ware | Rick Ware Racing | 7 |
| 31 | Corey Heim | 23XI Racing | 0 |
| 32 | Todd Gilliland | Front Row Motorsports | 5 |
| 33 | Chad Finchum | Garage 66 | 0 |
| 34 | Kyle Larson | Hendrick Motorsports | 3 |
| 35 | Cole Custer | Haas Factory Team | 2 |
| 36 | Ty Gibbs | Joe Gibbs Racing | 8 |
| 37 | Joey Logano | Team Penske | 1 |
| 38 | Christopher Bell | Joe Gibbs Racing | 1 |
Drivers' standings 2026
| # | Driver | Team | Points | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denny Hamlin | Joe Gibbs Racing | 1.233 | 5 |
| 2 | Ryan Blaney | Team Penske | 1.115 | 3 |
| 3 | Ty Gibbs | Joe Gibbs Racing | 1.026 | 2 |
| 4 | Kyle Larson | Hendrick Motorsports | 1.015 | 3 |
| 5 | Chase Briscoe | Joe Gibbs Racing | 1.011 | 3 |
| 6 | Tyler Reddick | 23XI Racing | 1.010 | 5 |
| 7 | Christopher Bell | Joe Gibbs Racing | 990 | 1 |
| 8 | Joey Logano | Team Penske | 884 | 5 |
| 9 | Austin Cindric | Team Penske | 826 | 0 |
| 10 | Chase Elliott | Hendrick Motorsports | 812 | 2 |
| 11 | Carson Hocevar | Spire Motorsports | 801 | 1 |
| 12 | William Byron | Hendrick Motorsports | 799 | 0 |
| 13 | Daniel Suárez | Spire Motorsports | 787 | 1 |
| 14 | Ryan Preece | RFK Racing | 783 | 1 |
| 15 | Bubba Wallace | 23XI Racing | 777 | 0 |
| 16 | Chris Buescher | RFK Racing | 769 | 0 |
| 17 | Shane Van Gisbergen | Trackhouse Racing | 711 | 2 |
| 18 | Ross Chastain | Trackhouse Racing | 626 | 0 |
| 19 | Brad Keselowski | RFK Racing | 624 | 0 |
| 20 | Michael McDowell | Spire Motorsports | 599 | 0 |
| 21 | Todd Gilliland | Front Row Motorsports | 570 | 0 |
| 22 | Erik Jones | Legacy Motor Club | 566 | 0 |
| 23 | Austin Dillon | Richard Childress Racing | 541 | 0 |
| 24 | AJ Allmendinger | Kaulig Racing | 527 | 0 |
| 25 | Josh Berry | Wood Brothers Racing | 527 | 0 |
| 26 | Alex Bowman | Hendrick Motorsports | 492 | 0 |
| 27 | Zane Smith | Front Row Motorsports | 477 | 0 |
| 28 | John H. Nemechek | Legacy Motor Club | 465 | 0 |
| 29 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr | HYAK Motorsports | 458 | 0 |
| 30 | Riley Herbst | 23XI Racing | 443 | 0 |
| 31 | Noah Gragson | Front Row Motorsports | 392 | 0 |
| 32 | Cole Custer | Haas Factory Team | 390 | 0 |
| 33 | Ty Dillon | Kaulig Racing | 338 | 0 |
| 34 | Connor Zilisch | Trackhouse Racing | 320 | 0 |
| 35 | Cody Ware | Rick Ware Racing | 221 | 0 |
| 36 | Kyle Busch | Richard Childress Racing | 188 | 0 |
| 37 | Casey Mears | Beard Motorsports | 11 | 0 |
| 38 | Kevin Magnussen | Trackhouse Racing | 11 | 0 |
| 39 | Jimmie Johnson | Legacy Motor Club | 9 | 0 |
| 40 | Katherine Legge | Live Fast Motorsports | 8 | 0 |
Teams' standings 2026
| # | Team | Points | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Gibbs Racing | 4.260 | 11 |
| 2 | Hendrick Motorsports | 3.118 | 5 |
| 3 | Team Penske | 2.825 | 8 |
| 4 | 23XI Racing | 2.230 | 7 |
| 5 | Spire Motorsports | 2.187 | 2 |
| 6 | RFK Racing | 2.176 | 1 |
| 7 | Trackhouse Racing | 1.668 | 2 |
| 8 | Front Row Motorsports | 1.439 | 0 |
| 9 | Legacy Motor Club | 1.040 | 0 |
| 10 | Kaulig Racing | 865 | 0 |
| 11 | Richard Childress Racing | 729 | 0 |
| 12 | Wood Brothers Racing | 527 | 0 |
| 13 | HYAK Motorsports | 458 | 0 |
| 14 | Haas Factory Team | 390 | 0 |
| 15 | Rick Ware Racing | 221 | 0 |
| 16 | Live Fast Motorsports | 11 | 0 |
| 17 | Garage 66 | 6 | 0 |
| 18 | Beard Motorsports | 5 | 0 |
| 19 | NY Racing Team | 4 | 0 |
About this race
Texas - Würth 400 is a round of the NASCAR Cup Series 2026 season, held on Sunday, 3 May 2026. It was held at Texas.
The circuit is located in United States and measures 2.400 kilometres, has 4 corners and opened in 1996.
Texas Motor Speedway is an oval racetrack in Fort Worth, Texas, where NASCAR races have been held since 1997. The track measures 1.5 miles and features four turns with banking angles between 20 and 24 degrees. The facility hosts races for the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Truck Series, and NASCAR Xfinity Series. Special features include its distinctive quad-oval design with an outward-jutting front straightaway as well as infield road course layouts, a 0.2-mile short oval, and a 0.4-mile dirt track. The speedway opened in 1996 and is operated by Speedway Motorsports LLC.
Chase Elliott (Hendrick Motorsports) took the win ahead of Denny Hamlin. The full result is listed further up this page.
Coverage comes from 2 providers, listed in the broadcast section.
Frequently asked questions
When does Texas - Würth 400 start?
Texas - Würth 400 starts on Sunday, 3 May 2026 at 20:30 central European time.
Where does Texas - Würth 400 take place?
The venue is Texas.
Where can I watch Texas - Würth 400?
In Germany Sportdigital, Motorvision+ carry the broadcast.
Who won Texas - Würth 400?
Chase Elliott took the win for Hendrick Motorsports.
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