Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Track Info

Location	Las Vegas, Nevada
Type	D-Shaped Oval (Intermediate)
Length	1.5 miles (2.414 km)
Banking	20 degrees in turns, 9 degrees on frontstretch
Surface	Asphalt
Capacity	~80,000
Opened	1996

Track Characteristics

Las Vegas Motor Speedway is a 1.5-mile D-shaped oval located in the desert just north of the Las Vegas Strip. The track features progressive banking in the turns at 20 degrees, which allows multiple racing lines and encourages side-by-side competition. The wide racing surface gives drivers the option of running high, low, or anywhere in between.

The desert climate plays a significant role in how the track races. Temperatures can swing dramatically between practice, qualifying, and race day, and the low humidity means the asphalt surface reacts differently than tracks in more temperate climates. Teams that adapt their setups to the changing track conditions throughout the day tend to have the most success.

The speedway complex also includes a road course, a dirt oval, a drag strip, and a bull ring short track, making it one of the most versatile motorsport facilities in the country. The Neon Garage offers fans a unique behind-the-scenes experience with views into the garage bays.

Getting There

Nearest Airport	Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) - approximately 20 miles south. One of the easiest airports to fly into for a NASCAR race.
Nearest City	Las Vegas, NV. The track is about 15 miles north of the Las Vegas Strip via I-15.

Series That Race Here

• NASCAR Cup Series - Two races per year (spring and fall playoff race)
• NASCAR Xfinity Series
• NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series

2026 NASCAR Event Info

Spring Race	Pennzoil 400
Spring Date	March 1, 2026
Fall Race	South Point 400 (Playoff Round of 12)
Fall Date	October 18, 2026
TV	FOX (spring) / NBC (fall)

Track Records

Qualifying Record	Kurt Busch - 194.681 mph (2023)
Race Record	Mark Martin - 146.554 mph (1998)

Notable Past Races

• 1998: Mark Martin won the inaugural Cup race at Las Vegas in dominant fashion, leading 202 of 267 laps.
• 2011: Carl Edwards flipped through the air on the final lap in a terrifying finish, with parts of his car flying into the catch fence. He climbed out and ran to the finish line on foot.
• 2018: Kevin Harvick dominated the Pennzoil 400, winning by over two seconds in a display of raw speed that was part of his early-season three-race win streak.
• 2022: Alex Bowman won the playoff race at Vegas, locking himself into the Round of 8 with a dramatic late-race pass.

Track Facts

• The Las Vegas Motor Speedway complex covers 1,600 acres and includes seven different racing surfaces, making it one of the most versatile motorsport facilities in the world.
• The Neon Garage gives fans unprecedented access to teams and drivers, with glass garage doors allowing fans to watch crews work on the cars.
• Las Vegas is one of the most popular NASCAR destination races, with fans combining race weekend with all the entertainment the city offers.
• The track hosted its first NASCAR Cup race in 1998 and quickly became one of the most popular stops on the schedule.

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