Racetrack
Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Las Vegas Motor Speedway is the valley's NASCAR track, a 1.5-mile oval completed in 1996 with a stated capacity of 80,000. Its fall Cup Series race, the South Point 400, was won by Chase Briscoe on Oct. 4, 2026. [1][2]
Last checked Oct. 8, 2026
| Opened | 1996 [1] |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 80,000 (as of 2023) [1] |
What's coming up at Las Vegas Motor Speedway?
No dated events on our verified list right now.
What's next at the speedway?
Check the official event calendar for 2027 race dates [3]. We'll add them once they're confirmed.
Las Vegas Motor Speedway history timeline
- Motorsport1996Las Vegas Motor Speedway's 1.5-mile oval opens
The superspeedway was completed in 1996 on a complex that now spans more than 1,200 acres.[1]
- MotorsportOct. 4, 2026Chase Briscoe wins the South Point 400
Briscoe swept both stages and led 175 of 267 laps in Las Vegas's fall NASCAR Cup Series Chase race.[2][4]
Frequently asked questions
Who won the 2026 South Point 400?
Chase Briscoe, who led 175 of the 267 laps on Oct. 4, 2026. [2]
How many people does Las Vegas Motor Speedway hold?
It had a stated capacity of 80,000 as of 2023. At its peak it held more than 140,000. [1]
When was the speedway built?
The 1.5-mile oval was completed in 1996. [1]
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Sources
- Las Vegas Motor Speedway — Wikipedia — Wikipedia. Accessed Oct. 8, 2026.
- Briscoe survives flurry for dominant Vegas Chase victory (Oct 4, 2026) — NASCAR. Accessed Oct. 8, 2026.
- Las Vegas Motor Speedway official site — LVMS. Accessed Oct. 8, 2026.
- South Point 400 — NASCAR Cup Series, Oct. 4, 2026 — LVMS. Accessed Oct. 8, 2026.