The NASCAR Xfinity race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway concluded last night. AJ Allmendinger triumphed over Daniel Hemric and Brandon Jones. With 12 laps to go, Allmendinger snatched the lead and never looked back since then and rocketed away. Of course, Hemric did his best to keep AJ Allmendinger honest during the race. Following his race victory, he spoke to FOX Sports about his championship hopes. He said [https://twitter.com/bobpockrass/status/1368372352875118595], “What I’m enjoying most, right now, is the first time to really work on the sim. Help try and develop setups, work ourselves in the right direction and get better. I really thought at the Daytona road course and Homestead, and now here, our race cars are a lot faster.” He noted that it was mostly down to the setup tuning. Having said all that, he is not confirming his status as a title contender. Instead, he is taking it one step at a time until the playoffs. This is because he sees little sense in having a strong regular season, only to fizzle during the playoffs. WHAT ELSE DID AJ ALLMENDINGER SAY? He continued, “For me, it’s about living every weekend, working on the tools to make these race cars better. Not just on the #16 car, I was enjoying watching Justin Haley go try and take the lead from Austin Cindric. Just driving through the field, early in the first stage. Then I was leading the race, it just shows that all of our cars are strong. Jeb [Burton] finished in the Top 10, and if he did, that’s all four races in the Top 10.” AJ Allmendinger [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-02-28T011939Z_953488072_MT1USATODAY15643273_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-CONTENDER-BOATS-250.jpg]Feb 27, 2021; Miami, FL, USA; NASCAR Xfinity Series driver AJ Allmendinger (16) leads the field during the Contender Boats 250 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports Of course, Allmendinger insisted that he is not considering his team as the strongest. However, he acknowledged that they are getting there together. To be perfectly honest, the Kaulig Racing trio are in fine form, with all three of their drivers in the Top 6. The season is still long, and there are plenty of chances to strengthen their position and challenge for the title. READ MORE: “Everyone is Overlooking Me” – Justin Haley Rues Lack of Respect Ahead of NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship Race [https://www.essentiallysports.com/nascar-news-everyone-is-overlooking-me-justin-haley-rues-lack-of-respect-ahead-of-nascar-xfinity-series-championship-race/] 

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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.
<h2>History</h2>
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.
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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.
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7000 N. Las Vegas Blvd.
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Bucked Up 200

World of Westgate 200

<strong>NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series</strong>

NHRA World Finals Baja 1000 (Qualifying for Trophy Trucks and Class 1)

K&amp;N Spring Fling Million bracket race</td>
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<td width="301">Length</td>
<td width="301">1.5 mi (2.41 km)</td>
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<td width="301">Most Wins</td>
<td width="301">Jimmie Johnson (4)</td>
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<td width="301">Kurt Busch, Kevin Harvick (20)</td>
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<td width="301">Kasey Kahne (3)</td>
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