NASCAR Weekend Schedule for Las Vegas Fall Race

NASCAR travels to Las Vegas Motor Speedway this weekend as the Playoffs continue. The Cup Series will begin the Round of 8 at the 1.5-mile track as the following drivers continue their quest for the 2024 championship title.

Kyle Larson +33
Christopher Bell +13
Tyler Reddick +10
William Byron +4
Ryan Blaney -4
Denny Hamlin -8
Chase Elliott -9
Joey Logano -11

The NASCAR Xfinity Series will also begin the Round of 8 with Justin Allgaier leading the point standings.

Justin Allgaier +18
Cole Custer +11
Austin Hill +9
Chandler Smith +8
Sam Mayer -8
Jesse Love -12
AJ Allmendinger -18
Sammy Smith -19

The CRAFTSMAN Truck Series is off and will return to competition on October 26 at Homestead-Miami Speedway for the series’ second race in the Round of 8.

Las Vegas Motor Speedway NASCAR Cup Series and Xfinity Series Preliminary Entry Lists

All times are Eastern.

Friday, Oct. 18
6:35 p.m.: Xfinity Series Practice – USA
7:05 9.m.: Xfinity Series Qualifying – USA

Saturday, Oct. 19
4:35 p.m.: Cup Series Practice – USA/PRN/SiriusXM
5:20 p.m.: Cup Series Qualifying – USA/PRN/SiriusXM
Post-Cup Series Qualifying: NASCAR Press Pass

7:00 p.m.: Xfinity Series Ambetter Health 302
Distance: 301.5 miles (201 Laps)
Stages end on Laps 45/90/201
CW/PRN/SiriusXM
Purse: $1,409,745
Post Xfinity Series Race: NASCAR Press Pass

Sunday, Oct. 20
2:30 p.m.: Cup Series South Point 400
Distance: 400.5 miles (267 Laps)
Stages end on Laps 80/165/267
NBC/PRN/SiriusXM
Purse: $8,157,812
Post Cup Series Race: NASCAR Press Pass

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Angie Campbell
Angie Campbell
A native of Charlotte, NC, Angela (Angie) was first introduced to racing by her father. An avid fan of NASCAR, she found a way to combine her love of racing with her passion for writing. Angie is also an award-winning member of the National Motorsports Press Association. Follow her on Twitter @angiecampbell_ for the latest NASCAR news and feature stories.

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