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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)
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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Monday, March 9, 2026
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.
Recent Headlines
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.
03/07/26
Rock legends FOREIGNER will perform the national anthem at the Pennzoil 400 race on March 15 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, adding iconic arena-rock energy to NASCAR's big weekend. Expect a powerful, patriotic performance ahead of one of the season's most electrifying racing events.
03/06/26
Before the Pennzoil 400 race weekend, NASCAR drivers Briscoe and Gragson visited schools, hospitals, and the Air Force base in Las Vegas. They connected with fans and service members, celebrated teamwork, and ended their busy day with karting and interviews, highlighting the excitement of the upcoming race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
03/05/26
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway will feature an awe-inspiring A-10 Thunderbolt II flyover by the U.S. Air Force on March 15.