NASCAR TRACKS

Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas Motor Speedway Layout
Location:
Las Vegas, NV
Founded:
1996
Spectator Capacity:
80,000
Surface:
Asphalt
Length:
1.5 mi
Turns:
4
Major Events:
Pennzoil 400, South Point 400

TRACK BIOGRAPHY

Racing in Las Vegas has a rich history, with NASCAR adding their mark beginning in 1996. Las Vegas Motor Speedway hosted the NASCAR Truck series starting in 1996, and the NASCAR Cup Series turned their first laps after the speedway was purchased by Speedway Motorsports Inc. in 1998. In 2006, the track went through a redesign, and added an all new garage area, nicknamed the “Neon Garage”. This new garage featured entertainment areas for fans, and viewing platforms allowing fans to get closer than ever to their favorite drivers and teams.

Las Vegas Motor Speedway features progressive banking through the corners, starting at 12 degrees and going all the way up to 20 degrees. In addition to the oval layout, the property also has a drag strip, dirt track, and a .375 mile oval. In 2018, Las Vegas was awarded a second race, this time in September. This would also be the first race in the NASCAR playoffs for Las Vegas, with all three of the NASCAR series racing there.

In addition to NASCAR, Las Vegas Motor Speedway hosts one of the largest EDM music festivals in the country, with over 300,000 in attendance. Las Vegas Motor Speedway can seat up to 80,000 fans, and 4 campgrounds for RV camping.

TRACK PHOTOS

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 06: <> at The Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 06, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 07: A general view of cars on track during the NASCAR Cup Series Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 07, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) | Getty Images
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 07: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Pennzoil Ford, pits during the NASCAR Cup Series Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 07, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 07: A general view of the start of the NASCAR Cup Series Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 07, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images