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Can NASCAR Beat F1 in the Race to Include Dream Location of Bubba Wallace’s F1 Buddy?
For a long time, NASCAR has primarily operated on American race tracks and speedways, but there are other countries with oval speedways.
Fans Nominate Kevin Harvick, Kyle Busch & Ross Chastain as “Fu*k Around and Find Out” Slogan’s Prime Candidates
After a photo of a slogan printed on the rear of a race car popped up on Twitter, fans nominated drivers such as Ross Chastain for the phrase.
Bubba Wallace Faces Double Edged Predictions of “Start Losing Sponsors” or Following in Joey Logano’s Path for Next Season
23XI Racing's driver Bubba Wallace shares a video sum-up of his 2022 season campaign while hoping for the next season to be even better.
Long Before he ‘Assaulted’ Kyle Larson, Bubba Wallace Lost Sponsor After NASCAR Veteran Claimed he “Got Bubba’d”
All the way back in 2020, NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace really faced the consequences after he 'Bubba'd' NASCAR veteran Clint Bowyer.
NASCAR Fans Would “Rather Be Under the Car” Instead of Being Stuck With Bubba Wallace or Danica Patrick
NASCAR Fans were asked if they would prefer to be stuck with Bubba Wallace or former NASCAR and IndyCar driver Danica Patrick.
Ty Gibbs Credited for Not Giving Dale Earnhardt Jr’s Driver Chance at Kyle Larson-Bubba Wallace 2.0
Former Chip Ganassi Racing driver Jamie McMurray opened up on Noah Gragson potentially recreating another Kyle Larson-Bubba Wallace moment.
Davante Adams Wasn’t the Only Elite WR Who Shared the Fun in NASCAR Superstars Bubba Wallace And Kyle Larson’s Shoving Incident
The Raiders wideout Davante Adams had previously shared a moment from the NASCAR world last month. Another WR reacts to the incident.
Michael Jordan, Who Punished Bubba Wallace for Kyle Larson Blowup, Was Himself Suspended for Punching an NBA Legend in 1993
Long before Bubba Wallace infuriated the NASCAR world, his team owner Michael Jordan had his own troubles with bans and fines for fighting.
NASCAR Veteran Dismisses “Ladies Man” Chase Elliott’s Title Chances Using Dale Earnhardt Sr. Logic
Pundit and veteran NASCAR driver Kenny Wallace has chosen a hundred-to-one shot over fan favorite, Chase Elliott, for a Phoenix victory.
NASCAR Drivers Fault Kyle Larson for Leaving Bubba Wallace ‘No Choice’ in Fresh Perspective of the Incident
NASCAR drivers shared their opinion on the circumstances which led to Bubba Wallace intentionally wrecking Kyle Larson in Las Vegas.
After Bubba Wallace Pressurized NASCAR to Be Consistent for His Kyle Larson Ban, Driver Punches Colleague at Martinsville
The Las Vegas incident between Bubba Wallace and Kyle Larson was disappointing; something even worse took place at Martinsville on Sunday.
“Most Hated Driver” Bubba Wallace Receives Hostile Reception Upon Return After Race Ban and Million Dollar Loss For Kyle Larson Blowup
Martinsville saw the return of Bubba Wallace after serving his one-race suspension, but his return seemed to make a lot of people angry.
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) |
