More Las Vegas Motor Speedway News
“I’m Hopeful” – Kurt Busch Breaks Silence and Aims to Return to Racing, Days After Announcing Shock Retirement
Earlier at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Kurt Busch made a return to the NASCAR arena for the first time since his Pocono crash.
Before Retiring From NASCAR, Kurt Busch Sought to ‘Try his Hand’ in the NHL Once
Back in 2018, NASCAR driver Kurt Busch and NHL player Deryk Engelland decided to swap careers for a while and show each other their worlds
Kyle Larson Finds an Unlikely Ally Against Bubba Wallace in Twitter Scuffle After Las Vegas Blowup
Hendrick Motorsports driver Kyle Larson finds an unexpected ally who defended him against 23XI driver Bubba Wallace publically on Twitter.
Joe Gibbs Blamed for Latest Kyle Busch Disaster After Giving Him Denny Hamlin’s “Incompetent” Pit Crew
Kyle Busch endured a nightmarish home race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, with a spin and a loose wheel, but still finished in 3rd place.
“They can look at it forever” – Kyle Busch Takes Massive Dig at JGR after Acrimonious Exit
Kyle Busch vows to leave a mark at Joe Gibbs Racing and make them regret losing him after they controversially fired him earlier this season.
Kyle Larson Dares NASCAR To Penalize Bubba Wallace amid Kurt Busch-Alex Bowman Injury Fiasco
Despite not retaliating, Kyle Larson dares NASCAR to penalize Bubba Wallace after he wrecked him intentionally, stressing on the unsafe cars.
Chase Elliott Under Scanner After He Allegedly Took the Fall for Hendrick Motorsports’ Failures in Vegas: “Fell on the Sword for Alan Again”
Earlier at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Chase Elliott and Hendrick Motorsports endured a nightmare race, but the #9 driver blamed himself.
“I Ain’t Saying Sh*t” – Dale Earnhardt Jr on Embarrassing Gaffe Involving Michael Jordan’s NASCAR Driver
Former NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. defended himself as he made a mistake during his broadcasting for the Cup Series race in Las Vegas.
Mr. “No B*lls” Ryan Blaney Called Out for Issuing Empty Threats Against “Motherf**ker” Hendrick Motorsports Driver
NASCAR fans reacted after Team Penske driver Ryan Blaney issued a threat filled rant against Hendrick Motorsports driver William Byron.
Innocent Victim Christopher Bell Demands Justice & Requests “Protocol” Against Bubba Wallace After Kyle Larson Incident
After wrecking at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway due to Bubba Wallace, Joe Gibbs Racing's Christopher Bell requests NASCAR to follow 'protocol'
Before Assaulting Kyle Larson, Bubba Wallace’s Tryst With Disgraced NFL Star Whose Ugly “Chase Elliott” Moment Led to $100,000 Fine Went Viral
NASCAR driver for 23XI Racing, Bubba Wallace posed with controversial NFL star who was compared to Chase Elliott by the fans after his shove.
After Assaulting Kyle Larson, Enraged Bubba Wallace Issues Two-Word Warning to NASCAR Reporter
NASCAR driver for 23XI Racing, Bubba Wallace reacted to a question after he wrecked and shoved Hendrick Motorsports driver Kyle Larson.
About Las Vegas Motor Speedway
USA Today via Reuters
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) |
