NASCAR weekend reaches its thrilling conclusion on Sunday, October 12, at Las Vegas Motor Speedway with the South Point 400 NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race. Fans can enjoy a full day of racing, pre-race activities, concerts, and charitable events before the main event takes the track.
Gates and parking lots open at 8 A.M., with the Fan Zone opening at 9 A.M., giving fans a chance to explore exhibits, enjoy interactive experiences, and grab souvenirs. At 10 A.M., the Neon Garage, VIP Suites, and Ticket Gates B-C-D open. Starting at 10:30 A.M., fans can participate in the Speedway Children’s Charities Live Auction at the Draft Bar (ticket required) or attend the Raceway Ministries Service at The Strip RV Lot Tent near the Drag Strip Grandstands (open to the public).
Pre-race access continues at 12:15 P.M., when Pre-Race Track Pass access opens along the front-stretch (pass required), followed by a Pre-Race Concert at 1 P.M. Drivers then take the spotlight with the Drivers Meeting at 1:25 P.M. (Neon Garage – pass required) and the Drivers Red Carpet Walk at 1:40 P.M. in the infield/front-stretch. The day culminates with NASCAR Cup Series driver introductions at 1:50 P.M., setting the stage for the main event: the South Point 400 Playoff Race at 2:30 P.M. The race covers 400.5 miles across 267 laps, divided into three stages of 80, 165, and 267 laps, delivering high-speed excitement for fans of all ages.
Sunday, October 12 – Quick Schedule:
8 A.M.: Parking lots open
9 A.M.: Fan Zone opens
10 A.M.: Neon Garage, VIP Suites & Ticket Gates B-C-D open
10:30 A.M.: Speedway Children’s Charities Live Auction (Draft Bar – ticket required)
10:30 A.M.: Raceway Ministries Service (The Strip RV Lot Tent – open to the public)
12:15 P.M.: Pre-Race Track Pass access open (front-stretch – pass required)
1 P.M.: Pre-Race Concert (front-stretch)
1:25 P.M.: Drivers Meeting (Neon Garage – pass required)
1:40 P.M.: Drivers Red Carpet Walk (infield/front-stretch)
1:50 P.M.: NASCAR Cup Series Driver Introductions
2:30 P.M.: South Point 400 NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race (Stages 80/165/267 laps, 400.5 miles)
Sunday, October 12 – Driver Appearances:
10:45 A.M.: Ty Gibbs (EchoPark Stage — Trackside Live)
11 A.M.: Tyler Reddick & Riley Herbst (South Point Display – Fan Zone)
11 A.M.: Austin Dillon (Neon Garage / Pass Required)
11:05 A.M.: Ross Chastain (SCC Live Auction in the Draft Bar – Ticket Required)
11:15 A.M.: Kyle Busch (EchoPark Stage — Trackside Live)
11:30 A.M.: Zane Smith (Neon Garage / Pass Required)
11:45 A.M.: Ross Chastain (Neon Garage / Pass Required)
12 P.M.: Chase Briscoe (Neon Garage / Pass Required)
12 P.M.: Kyle Petty & Michael Waltrip (EchoPark Stage — Trackside Live)
Fans won’t want to miss this action-packed Sunday as the South Point 400 weekend reaches its conclusion with thrilling playoff racing, driver interactions, and charitable events. For tickets, schedules, and full weekend details, visit LVMS.com or call (800) 644-4444.
