The NASCAR Cup and Xfinity playoffs reach the Round of 8 this weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. A win for any of the remaining playoff drivers would secure their spot in the championship race next month in Phoenix.
Las Vegas Motor Speedway Weather
Friday: Sunny, high of 68°F, no rain expected, wind gusts at 18 mph during Xfinity qualifying.
Saturday: Sunny, high of 73°F, no rain expected, wind gusts at 10 mph for Cup qualifying, and 8 mph for the Xfinity race.
Sunday: Sunny, high of 70°F, no rain, wind gusts at 3 mph during the Cup race.
Kyle Larson, coming off a dominant win at Charlotte's Roval, leads the Cup Series standings, joined by three other Hendrick Motorsports drivers. Alex Bowman’s disqualification opened the door for two-time champion Joey Logano, who faces challenges in this three-race segment.
The South Point 400 is set for Sunday afternoon, following practice and qualifying sessions on Saturday. Larson's recent performance includes victories in three of the last seven races at Las Vegas, adding to his total of six wins this season.
In the Xfinity Series, Sam Mayer's controversial victory at Charlotte has propelled him into the playoffs, eliminating Parker Kligerman. The round of eight includes Justin Allgaier, who leads by seven points, with defending champion Cole Custer closely behind.
TV Schedule:
Cup Series:
Practice and Qualifying: Saturday at 4:30 p.m. EDT on USA Network
South Point 400: Sunday at 2:30 p.m. EDT on NBC
Xfinity Series:
Practice and Qualifying: Friday at 6:30 p.m. EDT on USA Network
Ambetter Health 302: Saturday at 7:30 p.m. EDT on The CW
Las Vegas Weekend Schedule:
Friday:
1:30 - 8:30 p.m.: Xfinity Garage Open
6:35 - 8 p.m.: Xfinity Practice and Qualifying
Saturday:
11 a.m. - 7 p.m.: Cup Garage Open
4:35 - 6:30 p.m.: Cup Practice and Qualifying
7:30 p.m.: Xfinity Race
Sunday:
- 11:30 a.m : Cup Garage Open
- 2:30 p.m : Cup Race
This weekend promises exciting action as drivers vie for a championship spot.
Here are the past winners at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway for various NASCAR events:
NASCAR Cup Series Winners
1998: Mark Martin - Las Vegas 400
1999: Jeff Burton - Las Vegas 400
2000: Jimmie Johnson - UAW-Daimler Chrysler 400
2001: Jeff Gordon - UAW-Daimler Chrysler 400
2002: Kurt Busch - UAW-Daimler Chrysler 400
2003: Matt Kenseth - UAW-Daimler Chrysler 400
2004: Jeff Gordon - UAW-Daimler Chrysler 400
2005: Kyle Busch - UAW-Daimler Chrysler 400
2006: Jimmie Johnson - UAW-Daimler Chrysler 400
2007: Jimmie Johnson - UAW-Daimler Chrysler 400
2008: Carl Edwards - UAW-Dodge 400
2009: Kyle Busch - Shelby 427
2010: Jimmie Johnson - Shelby American
2011: Tony Stewart - Kobalt Tools 400
2012: Tony Stewart - Kobalt Tools 400
2013: Matt Kenseth - Kobalt Tools 400
2014: Brad Keselowski - Kobalt Tools 400
2015: Kevin Harvick - Kobalt 400
2016: Brad Keselowski - Kobalt 400
2017: Martin Truex Jr. - Kobalt 400
2018: Kevin Harvick - Pennzoil 400
2019 Joey Logano - Pennzoil 400
2020: Denny Hamlin - South Point 400
2021: Kyle Larson - South Point 400
2022: Joey Logano - South Point 400
2023: Kyle Larson - South Point 400
