The 2017 AAA Texas 500 was a Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race which was held on November 5, 2017, at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas. Contested over 334 laps on the 1.5 mile (2.4 km) intermediate quad-oval, it was the 34th race of the 2017 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series season, eighth race of the Playoffs, and second race of the Round of 8.
The 2017 AAA Texas 500 program cover, featuring Dale Earnhardt Jr., featuring his first ever win. "It All Started Here."
Texas Motor Speedway, the track where the race was held.
Kurt Busch won the pole position, setting a new track record.
Kevin Harvick won the race.
Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400
The Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 is a NASCAR Cup Series stock car race held at the Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas. The inaugural race took place on November 6, 2005. The race has always started in the late afternoon, gone through sunset and twilight, and ended under the lights at night, much like the Coca-Cola 600 in May, but it is not considered a night event.
Joe Nemechek's No. 01 car during a pit stop in the 2006 Dickies 500