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Tony Stewart’s Former Driver Joins Hands With Red Bull as He Represents His
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As Formula One prepares to hit Las Vegas Motor Speedway, NASCAR driver Noah Gragson welcomes his F1 counterpart.
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Christopher Bell Embraces Dark Side as Explicit Rant Marks His Debut on NASCAR’s Radioactive
JGR driver Christopher Bell feels that his frustration on the radio after the loss at Vegas was nothing more than emotional outburst.
Tyler Reddick Is Ready for the Championship 4 Fight Despite Dramatic Crash in Vegas
Even after a hectic barrel roll that left him 30 points off the championship 4, Tyler Reddick is determined to make amends in Miami.
Tyler Reddick’s Surprising 3-Word Message to 23XI Flaunts True Racer’s Grit Moments After Escaping Life-Threatening Disaster
After a terrifying flip, Tyler Reddick's calm demeanor highlights NASCAR's safety advancements. But will his crash cost him the championship?
Joey Logano’s Crew Chief Gets Candid on Reignited Championship Hopes as He Lets Slip Winning Mindset
After a chaotic turn of events over the past two weeks, Joey Logano's crew chief confesses focusing entirely on winning.
Dale Earnhardt Jr Backs the 2x Champ Joey Logano’s Unconventional Route Revealing His Only Saving Grace
Joey Logano stuns the NASCAR world by securing a spot in the playoffs, leaving fans and insiders buzzing about Team Penske's performance.
“Not Been Great This Year” – Dale Jr Breaks Down Joey Logano’s Poor Performace in 2024 as He Calls Out Bitter Fans
Dale Earnhardt Jr shares his opinion about how Joey Logano's performance has not been the best for the 2024 season.
Kyle Petty “Feels Bad” for Ryan Blaney as He Breaks Down Major Winners & Losers From Las Vegas
Kyle Petty shared his honest thoughts on the dramatic events that transpired in Vegas over the weekend and Ryan Blaney's torrid day out
NASCAR Insider Clears the Air on Joey Logano’s Victory by Outpacing Dominant Christopher Bell
NASCAR insiders speak in details about what is the strategy that allowed Logano to push Bell and make it to the victory line.
Dale Earnhardt Jr Reluctantly Swallows Hard Pill With Joey Logano’s “Clunky Oddness” After HMS’ Self-Sabotage at the Roval
Witnessing Joey Logano slice through from the back of the field to the Championshp 4 has Dale Earnhardt Jr's jaws dropped.
“Don’t Hate Them”- Chase Elliott Admires Joey Logano’s Clutch Tendencies as the Penske Champ Does It Again
After Joey Logano dropped a shocker win in Las Vegas and entered the Championship 4, Chase Elliott salutes him and blames the format instead
Kevin Harvick Urges NASCAR to Ditch Phoenix as Sole Championship Decider With a Bold Proposal
Kevin Harvick suggests a rotating schedule for NASCAR championship race venues to make the finals more entertaining.
Kevin Harvick Reveals Joey Logano’s Advantage As NASCAR Rivals “Shoot Themselves In The Foot”
Kevin Harvick sheds light on Joey Logano's win at Las Vegas, pointing out how other drivers’ mistakes paved the way for his success.
Backed by Rick Hendrick & Co, Kevin Harvick’s Ex-Crew Chief Sets Sight on Eclipsing Roger Penske’s Veteran’s NASCAR Feat
Team Penske's Joey Logano and Paul Wolfe dominate, motivating Rodney Childers to up his game after losing the tie.
Kevin Harvick Exposes a Major Flaw in NASCAR’s System Ruining Pole-Sitter’s Advantage in Races
Kevin Harvick shares insights about how NASCAR throws a disadvantage to the pole sitter instead of adding to the benefit.
Kevin Harvick’s Longest-Tenured Partner Loses His Spot From the Top After Joey Logano Beat All the Odds at Las Vegas
After a resounding win in Las Vegas, Joey Logano's crew chief outsmarts Kevin Harvick's insider in a glorious record.
Kevin Harvick Warns Kyle Larson & Co. Against Downplaying ‘Bulldog’ Joey Logano’s Championship Caliber
Kyle Larson receives a warning about Logano's aggressive driving style which could be a potential threat during the finals.
Joey Logano’s Crew Chief Reveals 5-Word Reason Behind Shocking Las Vegas Victory Despite Not Having the Fastest Car
Paul Wolfe, Joey Logano's crew chief talks about how the No. 22 defied the odds with a strategic gamble to clinch victory at Las Vegas.
Joey Logano Publicly Flaunts His Biggest Championship Edge Days After Sealing Championship 4 Berth
After clinching a Championship 4 berth, Joey Logano harps on his vantage point in the trophy bid as compared to his tensed rivals
Kevin Harvick Backs Denny Hamlin to Call Out SMI’s Hand in Tyler Reddick’s Las Vegas Flip
Kevin Harvick sided with Denny Hamlin in calling out SMI over their sketchy intervention to prepare racetracks after Reddick's crash.
NASCAR Insider’s Not Fully Sold on Christopher Bell’s Championship 4 Repeat Despite Massive Points Cushion
Christopher Bell was disappointed in himself after not securing the win at Vegas as he knows the playoff implications to come.
Ryan Blaney’s Humble Joey Logano Favour Sowing Early Seeds of Regret, Claims Insider With Bold Warning
Could Ryan Blaney come to regret helping Joey Logano secure a victory at Las Vegas Motor Speedway? A NASCAR Insider seems to think so.
23XI Employee Sounds Off on Kyle Larson’s Blatant Antics Potentially Jeopardizing Boss Denny Hamlin’s Championship Dream
Denny Hamlin's piling misfortune was made worse by a nudge from Kyle Larson, and his team employee bashed the Hendrick driver.
Kyle Petty Publicly Chastises Denny Hamlin & Kyle Larson’s Vegas Disaster-Class With Chilling 8-Word Verdict
Denny Hamlin and Kyle Larson faced pitstop troubles at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, prompting Kyle Petty to give his verdict on the situation.
“Mistakes Happen”- 23XI’s Superstar Refuses to Call Out JGR Ally Despite Nerve-Wracking Flip Raising Safety Concerns
Tyler Reddick was involved in a major car flip, which saw him out of the race and raised concerns about the safety of the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
“There’s No Way”- Denny Hamlin Serves Himself a Tough Ultimatum as NASCAR Controversial System Threatens Championship Hopes
After a topsy-turvy playoff journey, Denny Hamlin has highlighted the expectations from himself going into the business end of the season.
Denny Hamlin Discloses 23XI’s ‘Too Aggressive’ Ace’s Fault in Terrifying Flip & Chase Elliott’s Las Vegas Crash
After Tyler Reddick's crash at Las Vegas that entailed Chase Elliott, Denny Hamlin goes on to chide his driver for chaotic moves.
About Las Vegas Motor Speedway
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Mar 7, 2021; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson (5) cellebrates his victory in the Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Las Vegas Motor Speedway- 2021 Latest News, Winners, Qualifying, Track
Las Vegas Motor Speedway, situated in Clark County, Nevada in Las Vegas, Nevada around 15 miles upper east of the Las Vegas Strip, is a 1,200-acre of land (490 ha) complex of various tracks for motorsports dashing. The complex is possessed by Speedway Motorsports, Inc.
History
Following the last conclusion of Stardust International Raceway in 1971, plans were produced for another racing facility in Las Vegas - the Las Vegas Speedrome. Situated in the far upper east corner of the Las Vegas Valley, the Speedrome comprised of a street course and drag strip, opening in 1972. Alexander Rodriguez leased the facility from the City of Las Vegas, and added the 3/8-mile short track in 1985 after the conclusion of Craig Road Speedway in 1983.
Ralph Engelstad of the Imperial Palace bought the track in 1989, renaming the office Las Vegas Speedway Park. Engelstad cooperated with William Bennett of the Sahara Hotel and opened another $72 million superspeedway on the site in September 1996.
The main race at the speedway was on September 15 with an IndyCar occasion, which was won by Richie Hearn. A NASCAR Truck Series race continued in November. In December 1998, Speedway Motorsports bought Las Vegas Motor Speedway from Engelstad and Bennett for $215 million.
Veteran motorsports publicist Chris Powell was named the speedway's president and general manager and still holds that position today.
2021 Race
Kevin Harvick started on the pole ahead of Homestead winner William Byron. Kyle Larson led 103 of 267 laps in the NASCAR Cup Series‘ Pennzoil 400 at the Speedway en route to the victory.
Quick Facts
| Location | Las Vegas Motor Speedway 7000 N. Las Vegas Blvd. |
| Operator | Speedway Motorsports, Inc. |
| Major Events | NASCAR Cup Series Pennzoil 400 South Point 400 NASCAR Xfinity Series Alsco Uniforms 300 Alsco Uniforms 302 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Bucked Up 200 World of Westgate 200 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series NHRA World Finals Baja 1000 (Qualifying for Trophy Trucks and Class 1) K&N Spring Fling Million bracket race |
| Length | 1.5 mi (2.41 km) |
| Most Wins | Jimmie Johnson (4) |
| Most Starts | Kurt Busch, Kevin Harvick (20) |
| Poles | Kasey Kahne (3) |
