2017 O'Reilly Auto Parts 300

The track measures 1.5 miles (2.4 km) around and is banked 24 degrees in the turns, and is of the oval design, where the front straightaway juts outward slightly.

[2] Blake Koch, driving for Kaulig Racing, would set the fastest time in the session, with a lap of 28.519 and an average speed of 189.347 mph (304.724 km/h).

[3] The final practice session, sometimes known as Happy Hour, was held on Friday, November 3, at 4:00 PM CST.

[2] Kyle Larson, driving for Chip Ganassi Racing, would set the fastest time in the session, with a lap of 28.327 and an average speed of 190.631 mph (306.791 km/h).

[6] Erik Jones, driving for Joe Gibbs Racing, would win the pole after setting a time of 28.232 and an average speed of 191.272 mph (307.822 km/h) in the third round.

The layout of Texas Motor Speedway , the venue where the race was held.