Nascar Cup - Las Vegas 1
Las Vegas 1
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America - Bogota
14 - 15 Mar
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Las Vegas Motor Speedway
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Track Info
Las Vegas Motor Speedway - Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
High-speed desert quad-oval with year-round action - clockwise - 1.500 mi / 2.414 km oval with progressive 20° turns and 9–12° straights - multiple road courses plus the 3/8 mi Bullring
When was the track built?
LVMS was constructed in the mid-1990s and opened in 1996 with a modern 1.5-mile tri-oval. A major upgrade in 2006–07 added progressive 20° banking (up from 12°) and overhauled fan amenities, creating the multi-groove character the track is known for today.
When was its first race?
The venue’s first race was the IRL Las Vegas 500K on September 15, 1996, won by Richie Hearn. NASCAR’s top series debuted on March 1, 1998 with the Las Vegas 400, won by Mark Martin.
What's the circuit like?
- Progressive-banked momentum: The 20° corners widen the usable lane choice, so you’ll see bottom, middle and rim-ride lines trading runs lap after lap.
- Two long, fast straights: With 9–12° of grade, the straights keep speed high and make side-drafting a constant chess match.
- Campus of options: Beyond the superspeedway, the 2.4 mi Outside Road Course and 1.1 mi Inside Road Course host sports cars, testing and club events; the Bullring stages elbows-out Saturday-night shows.
- Benchmark pace: The Cup qualifying record sits at 27.498 s (196.378 mph), with recent poles again dipping under 29 seconds.
Lap records and benchmarks (by series and layout)
- NASCAR Cup - qualifying (1.5 mi oval): 27.498 s, 196.378 mph - Kurt Busch, Mar 4, 2016.
- NASCAR Cup - recent pole reference: 28.883 s, 186.961 mph - Michael McDowell, Mar 15, 2025.
- Indy Racing League - inaugural winner: Richie Hearn (1996 Las Vegas 500K).
- Road courses: Outside RC 2.4 mi (12 turns) and Inside RC 1.1 mi (9 turns), both with multiple configurations.
- Bullring short track: 0.375 mi paved oval on the LVMS campus.
LVMS also includes The Strip (NHRA 1/4-mile dragway) and a dirt track, rounding out one of North America’s most complete motorsport complexes.
Why go?
Because Vegas turns racing into a weekend. The oval’s multi-groove character keeps passes coming, the Neon Garage puts you close to crews, and the broader campus means there’s always something running - from NASCAR Cup at the Pennzoil 400 and South Point 400 to short-track nights at the Bullring. And you’re 20 minutes from the Strip when the checkered falls.
Where's the best place to watch?
- Frontstretch grandstands: Starts, restarts and pit-road strategy with a sweeping view of Turns 1–2.
- Turns 3–4: See momentum builds and side-drafts settle before the sprint to the line.
- Neon Garage / infield terraces: Up-close views of pit stops, setup changes and cars rolling through tech between sessions.
- The Bullring: For grassroots thrills - tight packs, chrome horns and photo finishes on the 3/8-mile.
Not just one series - headline events at LVMS
NASCAR Cup: Pennzoil 400 (spring) and South Point 400 (playoffs) - frequent late-race drama and sub-29-second pole laps.
NASCAR Xfinity & Trucks: Drafting duels mirror the Cup show, often with wild green-white-checker finishes.
IndyCar legacy: The IRL anchored LVMS’s opening years with the 500K; open-wheel history remains part of the story.
Road-course & short-track scene: Club days, pro tests and Bullring championships keep the place buzzing between headline weekends.
Hotels & Accommodation
Las Vegas 1
14 - 15 Mar
Completed
Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Track Info
Las Vegas Motor Speedway - Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
High-speed desert quad-oval with year-round action - clockwise - 1.500 mi / 2.414 km oval with progressive 20° turns and 9–12° straights - multiple road courses plus the 3/8 mi Bullring
When was the track built?
LVMS was constructed in the mid-1990s and opened in 1996 with a modern 1.5-mile tri-oval. A major upgrade in 2006–07 added progressive 20° banking (up from 12°) and overhauled fan amenities, creating the multi-groove character the track is known for today.
When was its first race?
The venue’s first race was the IRL Las Vegas 500K on September 15, 1996, won by Richie Hearn. NASCAR’s top series debuted on March 1, 1998 with the Las Vegas 400, won by Mark Martin.
What's the circuit like?
- Progressive-banked momentum: The 20° corners widen the usable lane choice, so you’ll see bottom, middle and rim-ride lines trading runs lap after lap.
- Two long, fast straights: With 9–12° of grade, the straights keep speed high and make side-drafting a constant chess match.
- Campus of options: Beyond the superspeedway, the 2.4 mi Outside Road Course and 1.1 mi Inside Road Course host sports cars, testing and club events; the Bullring stages elbows-out Saturday-night shows.
- Benchmark pace: The Cup qualifying record sits at 27.498 s (196.378 mph), with recent poles again dipping under 29 seconds.
Lap records and benchmarks (by series and layout)
- NASCAR Cup - qualifying (1.5 mi oval): 27.498 s, 196.378 mph - Kurt Busch, Mar 4, 2016.
- NASCAR Cup - recent pole reference: 28.883 s, 186.961 mph - Michael McDowell, Mar 15, 2025.
- Indy Racing League - inaugural winner: Richie Hearn (1996 Las Vegas 500K).
- Road courses: Outside RC 2.4 mi (12 turns) and Inside RC 1.1 mi (9 turns), both with multiple configurations.
- Bullring short track: 0.375 mi paved oval on the LVMS campus.
LVMS also includes The Strip (NHRA 1/4-mile dragway) and a dirt track, rounding out one of North America’s most complete motorsport complexes.
Why go?
Because Vegas turns racing into a weekend. The oval’s multi-groove character keeps passes coming, the Neon Garage puts you close to crews, and the broader campus means there’s always something running - from NASCAR Cup at the Pennzoil 400 and South Point 400 to short-track nights at the Bullring. And you’re 20 minutes from the Strip when the checkered falls.
Where's the best place to watch?
- Frontstretch grandstands: Starts, restarts and pit-road strategy with a sweeping view of Turns 1–2.
- Turns 3–4: See momentum builds and side-drafts settle before the sprint to the line.
- Neon Garage / infield terraces: Up-close views of pit stops, setup changes and cars rolling through tech between sessions.
- The Bullring: For grassroots thrills - tight packs, chrome horns and photo finishes on the 3/8-mile.
Not just one series - headline events at LVMS
NASCAR Cup: Pennzoil 400 (spring) and South Point 400 (playoffs) - frequent late-race drama and sub-29-second pole laps.
NASCAR Xfinity & Trucks: Drafting duels mirror the Cup show, often with wild green-white-checker finishes.
IndyCar legacy: The IRL anchored LVMS’s opening years with the 500K; open-wheel history remains part of the story.
Road-course & short-track scene: Club days, pro tests and Bullring championships keep the place buzzing between headline weekends.
