Las Vegas Motor Speedway will come alive Saturday, Oct. 3, with a full day of NASCAR action as the Focused Health 302 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Chase Race headlines a schedule packed with practice, qualifying, driver appearances and fan activities.
Parking lots open at 9 AM, with RV check-in available from 9 AM to 9 PM. The Fan Zone opens at 10 AM, giving fans an opportunity to enjoy activities and entertainment before heading into the grandstands for a full day of on-track competition.
Ticket gates, the Neon Garage and VIP Suites open at 11 AM, with NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series practice getting the on-track action underway. Drivers will take part in two 25-minute practice groups before returning to the track for qualifying at 12:05 PM for a single-car, one-lap session.
Fans will have another opportunity to get up close with the stars of the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series during the series’ driver autograph session at 1:45 PM in the Neon Garage. A Neon Garage Pit Viewing Area Pass is required for admission to the session.
NASCAR Cup Series practice begins at 1:30 PM, with two 25-minute groups taking to the track. Cup Series qualifying follows at 2:40 PM, with drivers competing in a single-car, one-lap session to determine the starting lineup for Sunday’s South Point 400 NASCAR Cup Series Chase Race.
The focus then turns to the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series at 4 PM with driver introductions for the Focused Health 302. The green flag is scheduled to fly at 4:30 PM for the 201-lap, 301.5-mile Chase Race around the 1.5-mile Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
The Focused Health 302 will feature stages ending at laps 45 and 90 before the race concludes at lap 201, putting drivers in a position to battle throughout the evening as they compete in one of the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series’ Chase races.
With the Fan Zone opening in the morning and NASCAR action continuing through the afternoon and evening, Saturday gives fans a full day of racing and entertainment at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Fans can purchase tickets and find complete event information, including the latest schedule and Neon Garage upgrades, at LVMS.com.
