Tony Roper (racing driver)
Anthony Dean Roper was an American professional stock car racing driver. A competitor in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, he died after suffering injuries in a racing accident at Texas Motor Speedway.
Roper in October 1997
Texas Motor Speedway is a 1.500-mile (2.414 km) quad-oval intermediate speedway in Fort Worth, Texas. The track has hosted both NASCAR and IndyCar events annually since its inaugural season of racing in 1997. The track is owned by the city of Fort Worth's sports authority and is leased out by Speedway Motorsports, Inc. (SMI) for racing, with Mark Faber currently serving as the track's general manager. The speedway is served by the nearby Interstate 35W and Texas State Highway 114.
The Speedway Club at the speedway. The members-only club was inspired by the one at the Charlotte Motor Speedway, and opened in 1999.
Texas Motor Speedway pictured in 2017.
The Texas Motor Speedway in October 2023.
Competitors and their cars at the 2009 Solar Car Challenge.