Las Vegas Motor Speedway

History 

Las Vegas Motor Speedway (LVMS), located in Las Vegas, Nevada, has a rich history dating back to its groundbreaking on February 24, 1971. Initially known as the Las Vegas International Speedrome, the facility started as a modest complex featuring off-road and drag racing events. Over the years, it expanded significantly, hosting various motorsport series, including NASCAR, IndyCar, and Champ Car.

The track has undergone several name changes, reflecting its growth and evolution: Las Vegas International Speedway (1990-1992), Las Vegas Speedway (1992), and Las Vegas Speedway Park (1993-1996), before adopting its current name. Speedway Motorsports purchased the facility in 1999, transforming it into a premier racing venue with a 1.5-mile tri-oval track that seats 80,000 fans.

LVMS has become a key location for major NASCAR events, including the Pennzoil 400 and the South Point 400, cementing its place in American motorsport history.

About The Track

Las Vegas Motor Speedway (LVMS) is a premier motorsports complex located in Las Vegas, Nevada, situated between Interstate 15 and Las Vegas Boulevard. The complex spans over 1,200 acres, a significant expansion from its original 200-acre footprint when it first opened in 1971. The facility has grown to feature multiple tracks, including a 1.5-mile tri-oval, which is the centerpiece of its racing events. This tri-oval, with 20° banking in the turns and 9° banking on the straights, was completed in 1996 and continues to host major motorsports events.

In addition to the main track, LVMS includes a variety of adjacent tracks, such as the “Bullring,” a 3/8-mile oval originally built in 1985 and later modified in 2000, and a 1/2-mile clay dirt oval that opened in 1996, hosting dirt racing events like the World of Outlaws.

LVMS is a key venue on the NASCAR calendar, hosting two NASCAR Cup Series race weekends: the spring Pennzoil 400 (since 1998) and the fall South Point 400 (added in 2018). The track also regularly features NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR Truck Series events, having been a staple for these series since 1996.

With a current seating capacity of 80,000, LVMS is a landmark in Las Vegas, attracting fans from around the world for high-octane racing action.

Track Records

The Las Vegas Motor Speedway has seen multiple notable NASCAR Cup Series events. Joe Gibbs Racing and Team Penske each secured two wins—Joe Gibbs in 2019 and 2021, and Penske in 2018 and 2022. The 2019 race was the track’s first scheduled nighttime event, while both the 2018 and 2020 races were extended due to NASCAR Overtime finishes. In terms of manufacturers, Toyota (2019, 2021), Ford (2018, 2022), and Chevrolet (2020, 2023) have each claimed two victories at the venue.