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Race Week

FREE Friday in the Fan Zone, High Limit Racing Series at The Dirt Track, and the Cup Hauler Parade down the Las Vegas Strip and through downtown!

12 p.m. Fan Zone opens (Speedway)
12–2 p.m. THOR Family of Companies RV Appreciation Party (Speedway Experience with Cracker Barrel/Fan Zone / RV Campers Only)
2 p.m. Pits open (Dirt Track)
4 p.m. Gates open (Dirt Track)
4:30 p.m. NCS Hauler Parade (Luxor-> The Las Vegas Strip-> Downtown/Arts District-> LVMS->)
6 p.m. Fan Zone closes (Speedway)
6:15 p.m. Hot Laps (Dirt Track)
6:30 p.m. Qualifying (Dirt Track)
7:30 p.m. Opening Ceremonies / Racing starts (Dirt Track)

The LiUNA NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Race 

6 a.m. Parking Lots open
8 a.m. Fan Zone opens
Neon Garage, VIP Suites & Ticket Gates B-C-D open
9 a.m. NOAPS Practice
10:05 a.m. NOAPS Qualifying
11:30 a.m. NCS Practice
11:30 a.m. NOAPS Drivers' Autograph Session (Neon Garage / Pass Required)
12:40 p.m. NCS Qualifying (Single Car, 1 Lap)
1:55 p.m. NOAPS Driver Introductions 
2:30 p.m. The LiUNA NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Race
(Stages 45/90/200 laps, 300 miles)

High Limit Racing Series (Dirt Track)

2 p.m. Pits open
4 p.m. Gates open
6:15 p.m. Hot Laps*
6:30 p.m. Qualifying*
7:30 p.m. Opening Ceremonies / Racing starts*

 *Pending completion of the LiUNA NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Race.

Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube NASCAR Cup Series Race

6 a.m. Parking Lots open
8 a.m. Fan Zone opens
Neon Garage, VIP Suites & Ticket Gates B-C-D Open
9 a.m. Speedway Children's Charities Live Auction (Draft Bar / Registration Required)
Raceway Ministries Service (Drag Strip Tent & Inner Circle Tent)
9:30 a.m. NASCAR Cup Series Garage & Pit Pass holder – garage access permitted
10:45 a.m. Pre-Race Track Pass Access opens (Front-Stretch / Pass Required)
Pre-Race Entertainment begins
11:30 a.m. Pre-Race Concert: Millenium All-Stars (Front-Stretch / Pass Required)
12 p.m. The Drivers' Meeting (Neon Garage / Pass Required)
12:10 p.m. Drivers' Red Carpet Walk to Driver Introductions
12:30 p.m. NCS Driver Introductions
1 p.m. Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube NASCAR Cup Series Race
(Stages 80/165/267 laps, 400.5 miles)

Upcoming Events

Latest News

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Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Jacob Lofland, known for roles in Mud and Landman, will be Grand Marshal at the LiUNA NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race on March 14 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The partnership with WILDE Protein Snacks and JR Motorsports highlights both NASCAR’s young talents and Lofland’s rising Hollywood career.
Recent Headlines
03/11/26
Las Vegas gears up for the Pennzoil 400 NASCAR weekend with the Hauler Parade on March 13. The Strip and Downtown Arts District will host official watch parties featuring food, drink specials, race giveaways, and exclusive merchandise at numerous bars and restaurants. Fans can enjoy the parade en route to the speedway.
03/10/26
Jonathan Davis, lead vocalist of Grammy-winning band Korn, will serve as Grand Marshal for the Pennzoil 400 NASCAR race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 15. Known for his powerful vocals and intense performances, Davis draws parallels between rock concerts and the high-energy world of NASCAR racing.
03/09/26
WWE Superstar Tiffany Stratton will serve as the Honorary Pace Car Driver for the Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 15, leading NASCAR’s second West Coast Swing race. Known for her athleticism and charisma, Stratton’s involvement brings extra excitement to this major motorsports event.
03/08/26
At the Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway’s Women in Racing Night, Jeffrey Peterson continued his stellar 2026 season with a twin feature sweep in NASCAR Star Nursery Late Models. Honoring female racers for Women’s History Month, the event also featured winning performances from Melissa Lurkins in Mini Stocks and Braxton Garcia in INEX Bandoleros.