NASCAR is bringing its best to Las Vegas.
The NASCAR Cup Series is opening the Round of 8 in the playoffs with the South Point 400 at 11:30 (PT) on Sunday, Oct. 20. The NASCAR Xfinity Series is running the Ambetter Health 302 at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19.
Knowing where to be and when is half the battle. There are events and fun things to do for fans throughout the entire race weekend.
Here is the full weekend schedule at Las Vegas.
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Full weekend schedule for NASCAR at Las Vegas, including South Point 400 Cup Series race
Wednesday, Oct. 16
Noon: RV Lots open
Friday, Oct. 18
1 p.m.: Fan Zone opens, NASCAR Cup Series hauler parade
3 p.m.: Ticket gate C and Neon Garage open at the speedway (Free admission)
3:35 p.m.: NASCAR Xfinity Series practice
4:10-5 p.m.: NASCAR Xfinity Series qualifying
4:30 p.m.: SCC Brendan Gaughn celebrity blackjack tournament at the South Point hotel
6 p.m.: xMax CARS Tour West Star Nursery Classic at The Bullring
Saturday, Oct. 19
11 a.m.: Parking lots open
Noon: Fan Zone opens
1 p.m.: Neon Garage, VIP Suites and ticket gates B, C and D open
1:35 p.m.: Cup Series practice
2:20-3:30 p.m.: Cup Series qualifying
3:55 p.m.: NXS driver introductions
4:30 p.m.: Ambetter Health 302 NASCAR Xfinity Series race (Stages: 45 laps, 45 laps, 111 laps; 301.5 miles)
Sunday, Oct. 20
5 a.m.: Parking lots open
6 a.m.: Fan Zone opens
7 a.m.: Neon Garage, VIP suites, ticket gates A, B, C and D open
8:30 a.m.: Speedway Children’s Charities Live Auction in the Draft Bar
9:15 a.m.: Pre-race track pass access open (front stretch, pass required)
10:30 a.m.: Drivers’ meeting (Neon Garage, pass required)
10:40 a.m.: Drivers’ red carpet walk (infield and frontstretch)
10:55 a.m.: NASCAR Cup Series driver introductions
11:30 a.m.: South Point 400 NASCAR Cup Series race (Stages: 80, 85, 102 laps; 400.5 miles)
Monday, Oct. 21
Noon: RV lots close
Neon Garage, pre race track passes for NASCAR at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Neon Garage, pit viewing area pass: The Neon Garage is the perfect combination of Vegas and NASCAR. Enjoy live entertainment options, watch Victory Lane celebrations, tech inspections, and get up-close during driver Q&A’s throughout the weekend. A Neon Garage pass also grants access to a NASCAR-approved viewing area behind the team pit boxes near pit road. Fans in the Neon Garage can enjoy free Wi-Fi all weekend long. Annual pass: $149; weekend pass: $99; single-day pass: $59; Kids 12 and under get in free.
Pre-race track pass: You’ll be able to watch all the pre-race activities happening on the stage prior to the start of the South Point 400. Race fans can stand on the racing surface and see thepre-race concert, driver introductions, presentations and VIPs. Fans also have access to the Drivers’ Red Carpet for autograph opportunities as they walk out through the infield to the pre-race stage. Sunday pass: $75
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