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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
Penske's captain, Paul Wolfe divulged the secret behind his team's tremendous Sin City success.
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.
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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) |
