Weather Forecast for Texas Motor Speedway’s 2026 NASCAR Race Weekend

What’s Happening?

The entire NASCAR National Series is back together this weekend at Texas Motor Speedway after two weeks off for the NASCAR Craftsman Series. So, whether you are going to be at the track or home, what does the forecast look like for the race weekend in Fort Worth, Texas?

• Texas Motor Speedway is the only NASCAR oval in the state of Texas. Since joining the schedule in 1997, TMS has served as a crucial stop on the schedule, hosting at times two races a year.
• Since 1997, TMS has hosted a NASCAR Cup Series date, though that date has switched weekends in the past few seasons. The NASCAR Craftsman Truck and O’Reilly Auto Parts Series have hosted races at the track since 1997 and 1999, respectively.
• With major changes this decade, including the loss of a points race and a second race weekend altogether, TMS now hosts one spring race date. Despite the unpredictability of spring weather, the track has had luck in its two solo spring race weekends thus far.

Weekend Weather Forecast

• Via the National Weather Service
• All Listed Times ET (Local)

Friday, May 1: Craftsman Truck Series SpeedyCash.com 250 | 7:00 PM on FS1

Before the Truck Series Race (4:00 PM – 7:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 61°F at 4:00 PM
• Precipitation Chance: 50% Chance at 4:00 PM
• Wind: 17 to 18 MPH

During the Truck Series Race (7:00 PM – 10:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 58°F at 7:00 PM
• Precipitation Chance: 26% Chance
• Wind: 13 to 17 MPH

After the Truck Series Race (10:00 PM – 11:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 54°F at 10:00 PM
• Precipitation Chance: 26% Chance
• Wind: 10 to 13 MPH

Saturday, May 2: O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Andy’s Frozen Custard 340 | 2:30 PM on The CW

Before the OAP Series Race (11:00 AM – 2:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 66°F at 2:00 PM
• Precipitation Chance: 4% Chance at 11:00 AM
• Wind: 9 MPH

During the OAP Series Race (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 67°F at 3:00 PM
• Precipitation Chance: 1% Chance
• Wind: 8 to 9 MPH

After the OAP Series Race (5:00 PM – 8:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 67°F at 5:00 PM
• Precipitation Chance: 2% Chance
• Wind: 6 to 8 MPH

Sunday, May 3: Cup Series Würth 400 | 2:30 PM on FS1

Before the Cup Series Race (11:00 AM – 2:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 73°F at 2:00 PM
• Precipitation Chance: 2% Chance at 11:00 AM
• Wind: 2 to 5 MPH

During the Cup Series Race (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 74°F at 3:00 PM
• Precipitation Chance: 0% Chance
• Wind: 5 to 6 MPH

After the Cup Series Race (6:00 PM – 10:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 73°F at 6:00 PM
• Precipitation Chance: 0% Chance
• Wind: 5 to 6 MPH

Note: This article will be updated with a more accurate and detailed forecast as the race weekend nears.