Author: Mike Haag

Mike Haag has covered motorsports in San Antonio and South Texas for more than 39 years. In addition to covering motorsports for the San Antonio Express-News for nearly 28 years, Mike also has co-hosted TrackSmack with Dawn Murphy for 19 race seasons. In addition to being a writer, Mike taught high school English and Journalism for 30 years before retiring in May, 2020.

FORT WORTH – Texas Motor Speedway president Eddie Gossage has offered the following statement regarding NASCAR Chairman and CEO Brian France’s announcement on Tuesday of the implementation of a playoff system in both the XFINITY Series and Camping World Truck Series beginning this season. “The Chase adds intense pressure and helps you see who has the heart of the champion,” Gossage said.  “Other times we find out who has a spaghetti backbone. Either way, it is fascinating to witness and now Texas Motor Speedway fans will get to see it happen in NASCAR’s top three series all in one weekend.”…

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