NASCAR’s top series shift to Las Vegas Motor Speedway this weekend for a high-octane triple-header, capped by Sunday’s Pennzoil 400. Christopher Bell aims to extend his three-race win streak while Joey Logano eyes a record-breaking fifth Cup Series victory in Vegas (between the Pennzoil 400 and South Point 400).
The 1.5-mile oval promises strategic battles with softer tires and stage racing, setting the stage for playoff implications. From Friday’s Truck Series showdown to Sunday’s Cup Series main event, here’s how to catch every moment and why history favors Hendrick Motorsports.
All times are in Eastern Time unless noted otherwise.
NASCAR Las Vegas Weekend Schedule and Viewing Details
Friday, March 14
The weekend kicks off with the Craftsman Truck Series’ Ecosave 200 under the lights. Defending winner Rajah Caruth starts his title defense while Kyle Busch seeks his first Truck win since 2023.
- 3:35 p.m.: Craftsman Truck Series Practice: Ecosave 200 (FS2, Fox Sports App)
- 4:40 p.m.: Craftsman Truck Series Qualifying: Ecosave 200 (FS2)
- 6:05 p.m.: Xfinity Series Practice: The LiUNA! (The CW App)
- 7:10 p.m.: Xfinity Series Qualifying: The LiUNA! (The CW App)
- 9:00 p.m.: Craftsman Truck Series Race: Ecosave 200 (FS1, Fox Sports App)
Saturday, March 15
The Xfinity Series’ The LiUNA!, a 300-mile race, takes center stage with Justin Allgaier chasing his elusive first Vegas win. Cup teams finalize setups for Sunday.
- 1:35 p.m.: Cup Series Practice: Pennzoil 400 (Prime Video)
- 2:40 p.m.: Cup Series Qualifying: Pennzoil 400 (Prime Video)
- 4:30 p.m.: Xfinity Series Race: The LiUNA! (The CW)
Sunday, March 16
The Pennzoil 400 headlines the weekend. Logano and Kyle Larson — who have a combined seven Vegas wins between the Pennzoil 400 and South Point 400 — lead a field hungry to halt Bell’s dominance.
- 3:30 p.m.: Cup Series Race: Pennzoil 400 (FS1, Fox Sports App, Max: Driver Cam)
- Radio coverage is available via PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Channel 90).
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3:35-FS2-Truck p&q
6:05-CW App-Xfi p&q
9-FS1-Prerace
9:22-FS1-Truck green 30-30-74, 4sets
NWS:50s,20%rainSat
1:35-Prime-Cup p&q
4-CW-NASCAR Countdown
4:40-CW-Xfi green 45-45-110, 5sets
NWS:60s,0%Sun-FS1
2-NASCAR RaceDay
3:43-Cup green 80-85-102, 9sets
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Key Storylines and Historical Notes
Bell’s flawless 2025 start faces its toughest test. Only one pole-sitter has ever won a Cup race at Las Vegas, and Bell starts mid-pack if qualifying echoes recent trends. Meanwhile, Logano’s four Vegas wins tie Jimmie Johnson’s record. A fifth victory would cement his status as the track’s modern master.
Hendrick Motorsports boasts 10 Cup wins at Las Vegas, including Larson’s Pennzoil 400 triumphs in 2021 and 2024. The team’s prowess on 1.5-mile tracks makes Larson and William Byron favorites, but softer tires introduce wildcard pit strategies.
Justin Allgaier’s 11 top-five Xfinity finishes at Vegas without a single win, make him a sentimental pick. In the Truck Series, Kyle Busch returns, aiming to add an eighth Vegas victory to his résumé (one Cup Series win, two Xfinity Series wins, and four Truck Series wins).
Clear skies dominate the forecast. Friday’s Truck race starts at 55 degrees Fahrenheit, rising to 62 for Sunday’s Cup event. Zero chance for rain ensures smooth racing across all series outside of a 7% chance of rain on Friday, March 14.
With playoff implications looming, Las Vegas sets the stage for NASCAR’s first 1.5-mile speedway test of 2025. Whether Bell’s streak survives or veterans like Logano rewrite history, the desert delivers drama.