Richard Childress Racing in the NASCAR Cup Series at Las Vegas Motor Speedway… In 94 NASCAR Cup Series starts at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Richard Childress Racing boasts 12 top-five and 28 top-10 finishes. Clint Bowyer (spring 2009) and Kevin Harvick (spring 2010) hold the organization’s best result of second. Tyler Reddick earned a pole for RCR at the Sin City racetrack in 2022.
Richard Childress Racing in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series at Las Vegas Motor Speedway… RCR has five wins at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, most recently by Austin Hill in March 2023. Other drivers to win in O’Reilly Auto Parts Series competition for the Welcome, N.C.-based organization include Kevin Harvick (2004), Jeff Burton (2007), Austin Dillon (2015) and Tyler Reddick (2019). RCR has racked up four poles in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series at Las Vegas Motor Speedway with drivers Harvick (2007), Ty Dillon (2014), A. Dillon (2015) and Myatt Snider (2020). In their most recent appearance at the track in March 2026, Jesse Love finished sixth and Austin Hill tenth, helping to contribute to RCR’s 18 top-five and 44 top-10 finishes in O’Reilly Auto Parts Series competition at the track.
West Coast Stock Car/Motorsports Hall of Fame Inductions… Before the racing begins at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, our industry’s elite will gather for the West Coast Stock Car/Motorsports Hall of Fame inductions on Thursday, Oct. 1 at South Point Resort and Casino. The class of inductees, the 23rd for the organization, will include two individuals with ties to Richard Childress Racing. Kyle Busch will be inducted posthumously, leading the list of the 2026 inductees.
The Hall’s 2026 Heritage Class of inductees will feature the Stockman family, including the late Harry, a post-World War II open wheel champion; son Gary, driver, car owner, car builder, crew chief, and track promoter and grandson Danny, a multiple NASCAR national series championship crew chief.
Catch Saturday’s Action… The O’Reilly Auto Parts Series’ Focused Health 302 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway will be televised live on Saturday, October 3 at 7:30 p.m. ET on The CW and stream live on the ESPN App with ESPN Unlimited. The live radio broadcast can be heard on the Performance Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90. Saturday afternoon’s practice and qualifying sessions will be shown on The CW App and stream live on the ESPN App with ESPN Unlimited beginning at 2 p.m. ET.
Watch Us on USA Network… The Cup Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway will be televised on Sunday, October 4 at 5:30 p.m. ET on USA Network. The live radio broadcast can be heard on the Performance Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90. Saturday afternoon’s practice and qualifying session will be shown live on truTV beginning at 4:30 p.m. ET. Ride shotgun all season long with live, in-car camera feeds and scanner audio with a paid subscription to Max as part of their NASCAR driver cam experience during the race.
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Austin Dillon and the No. 3 Toys for Tots Chevrolet at Las Vegas Motor Speedway… In 22 NASCAR Cup Series starts at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Austin Dillon has two top-five and three top-10 finishes. The Welcome, North Carolina native has completed 95.8 percent of all the laps run at the 1.5-mile oval. In his most recent appearance to the track, Dillon earned a strong 12th-place finish in March after starting 11th.
Previous Winner… Dillon is a two-time winner at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The 2013 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Champion went to Victory Lane in O’Reilly Auto Parts Series competition at the track in March 2015, leading 183 of the scheduled 200 laps. Dillon also earned a NASCAR Truck Series win at the track in September 2010.
About Toys for Tots… Toys for Tots, a 79-year National charitable Program run by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, provides year-round joy, comfort, and hope to economically disadvantaged children across the Nation through the gift of a new toy or book. Providing toys, books, and other gifts to disadvantaged children offers recognition, confidence, and a positive memory for a lifetime. It is such experiences that help children become responsible citizens and caring members of their community. Since 1947, the Program has evolved and grown exponentially, having delivered hope and the magic of Christmas to over 325 million children in need. Because the need isn’t just at Christmastime, the Marine Toys for Tots Program also provides support year-round to families experiencing challenges and exceptional circumstances, thus fulfilling the hopes and dreams of millions of disadvantaged children beyond the holidays. The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation is a not-for-profit organization authorized by the U.S. Marine Corps and the Department of Defense to provide fundraising and other necessary support for the annual Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. For more information, visit www.toysfortots.org.
High-Octane Holiday Cheer… Summer is officially in the rearview mirror, which means the Christmas season and the 2026 Toys for Tots Holiday Campaign are upon us. Every year, Marines, civilian Coordinators, volunteers, and community partners work hand-in-hand across the United States to collect toys, organize distributions, and expand resources needed to help ensure disadvantaged children get to experience the magic of the holiday. This weekend, Dillon will shine a new light on the mission of Toys for Tots as he gets behind the wheel of the No. 3 Toys for Tots Chevrolet at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. But everyone both at home and watching from the track will have their chance to join in support of the cause as well. In recognition of Toys for Tots’ partnership with the No. 3 Chevrolet team, race fans are encouraged to make a special $33 donation to Toys for Tots at https://secure.toysfortots.org/a/richardchildressracing. Each gift helps provide toys, books, and games to children who might otherwise go without this holiday season, and early donations are especially important because they help Toys for Tots prepare now for the millions of children and families who will turn to them in the weeks ahead.
Meet Dillon… Fans will have two opportunities to meet Dillon this weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. On Sunday, October 4 beginning at 10:50 a.m. Local Time, Dillon is scheduled to stop by the RCR Merchandise Hauler in the Fan Midway to sign autographs. Be sure to stop by and stock up on all your race day gear. For fans unable to travel to the race, visit the official RCR Team Store to purchase Austin Dillon merch: https://store.rcrracing.com.
Following, Dillon is scheduled to traverse the Fan Midway to the Toys for Tots Display for his second fan meet and greet of the day beginning at 11:25 a.m. Local Time. Be sure to stop by a visit Dillon and make your contribution to Toys for Tots’ 2026 holiday campaign.
AUSTIN DILLON QUOTES:
Describe what the racing is like at Las Vegas Motor Speedway?
“Las Vegas Motor Speedway is a great mile-and-a-half. The track is rough through Turns 1 and 2, and you have to be able to cut through the bumps. Restarts are wild, too. Vegas is an awesome place to go.”
Toys for Tots is back on your Chevrolet this weekend. What makes this race so significant for them?
“Toys for Tots is a great organization, and myself and everyone at RCR are so proud to be partnered with them. On October 1, all the drives start for Toys for Tots to collect toys for kids across America. I want to encourage everyone to check out your local community to get involved, or go to www.toysfortots.org and donate today. Do your job and get involved so everyone can have a great Christmas season.”
What makes Las Vegas Motor Speedway a race every fan should experience in person?
“Obviously, the atmosphere at Las Vegas Motor Speedway is pretty cool. You get the nightlife and the fun that goes on in the city, and it just naturally translates over to the track. I feel like the racing is really good. The groove has spread out over the years. The track has a lot of character. It’s a cool track for us to bring the No. 3 Toys for Tots Chevrolet.”
What’s the biggest win you’ve had on or off the track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway?
“It’s hard to choose between my NASCAR Truck Series win and my NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series win there. I loved my NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series win in the No. 33 racing Ryan Blaney in the Penske car at the end of the race in 2015. Nick Harrison was the crew chief, and he decided to keep me out. We dominated the entire race, and when the caution came out, we stayed out but Blaney came to pit road to get tires. Nick lied to me and told me that no one got tires. All of the sudden, I’m having to race Blaney with what I’ve got. I blocked him all the way to the grass in that race and was able to win it on older tires. After the race, Nick just said ‘I told you we’d be all right,’ and I was like, ‘what do you mean?’, and he told me Blaney had tires behind me. I was glad he didn’t say anything during the race. I knew as dominant as we had been all day, that when Blaney caught me as fast as he did, that I was in a situation and there was no way we were on even tires. It was just an ‘it is what it is’ situation, and I hoped that his stuff fell off.”
Any Carolina Cowboys success in Las Vegas or big wins from your PBR team in Sin City?
“Oh yeah, The Carolina Cowboys won the championship in Las Vegas this past year, so that was cool. The year before last, the PBR Teams Series Championship and the NASCAR Cup Series race were in Las Vegas on the same weekend. I got wrecked out of the Cup race early, so I went over to T-Mobile and I got to watch the Carolina Cowboys lose the championship. And then, this year, we made it to the championship again and were able to win it. It was an awesome feeling.”
Austin Hill and the No. 33 BetMGM Chevrolet at Las Vegas Motor Speedway… Austin Hill will make his first NASCAR Cup Series start at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday. Despite a lack of experience at the Nevada speedway in the premier series, the Winston, Georgia native has 10 career starts in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series with one victory (spring 2023), three top-five and eight top-10 results. Hill also has eight starts in the NASCAR Truck Series with two wins (fall 2019, fall 2020), four top-five and six top-10 finishes.
Winner, Winner… Hill is a previous winner in both the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and Truck Series at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, claiming three checkered flags at the 1.5-mile oval.
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Meet Hill… On Sunday, October 4 at 11:20 a.m. Local Time, Hill is scheduled to sign autographs at the RCR Merchandise Hauler in the Fan Zone at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Stop by to meet the 32-year-old and purchase new No. 33 gear before the green flag waves.
AUSTIN HILL QUOTE:
Describe the outlook heading into Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
“Throughout my career, Las Vegas has statistically been a good track for me. I’ve won races there on the Truck side, and we’ve also been able to get a win on the O’Reilly side. Anytime you go to a track where you’ve had success at in the past, it gives you a little more confidence. But in saying that, the Cup Series is such a different ballgame compared to the other series, so it’s not going to be easy by any means. The track itself fits my driving style and is one of my favorite mile-and-a-half tracks. You want to paint your left side tires on the white line, and I’ve been known to be a bottom feeder or someone who likes to catfish through the corner. Hopefully, we can have a solid day in our BetMGM Chevrolet and make Kyle Busch proud at his home track.”
Jesse Love and the No. 2 Whelen Chevrolet at Las Vegas Motor Speedway… Jesse Love has made five career NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series starts at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Last October, the 21-year-old showed speed and finished fourth. Most recently in March, the young gun qualified seventh, led 36 laps and bought the car home in sixth position. Growing up in Menlo Park, California, Love attended races at the 1.5-mile oval in person throughout his childhood.
Get to the Points… As we get ready for the fourth race in the 2026 Chase, Love is currently fourth in the standings, 41 points behind leader Sheldon Creed. When the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series was last on track roughly two weeks ago at Bristol Motor Speedway, Love started on the pole after qualifying was rained out and showed speed, leading 84 laps. While he was in contention for the win in the final laps, Love cut a rear tire and was forced to the pits, ultimatley finishing the race 17th and taking home 35 points.
About Whelen Engineering… Whelen Engineering is a family-owned company with a pioneering spirit and a passion to protect the lives of those who protect and serve others. The company mission is to provide industry-defining safety solutions around the world, while creating a community of problem-solvers who are inspired to push boundaries and continue our legacy of delivering ground-breaking innovation. As a global leader in the emergency warning industry, Whelen has been trusted to perform since 1952, when George Whelen III invented the first rotating aviation beacon. Whelen now encompasses two state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Connecticut and New Hampshire with over 750,000 square feet of engineering and manufacturing space and the largest design staff in the industry. Every part of every Whelen product is proudly designed and manufactured in America. We embrace quality as our foundation, and we celebrate innovative engineering in every product we produce.
Racing For A Cure… Last week at Lime Rock Park in Connecticut, Sonny Whelen hosted his annual Racing for a Cure karting event in support of the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. Current driver of the No. 2 Whelen Chevrolet Jesse Love and the car’s future driver beginning in 2027 Carson Brown both traveled north to compete in the charity event and show their support for Whelen Engineering’s work to find a cure for Parkinson’s disease. Brown’s team, which also included two other Whelen-sponsored drivers, led the charge throughout the marathon four-hour campaign, winning the overall race by three laps. Everyone at Richard Childress Racing is proud to support the entire Whelen community in their unwavering work with Team Fox, both during race weekend and through special charitable events.
Meet Love… Fans will have two opportunities to meet Love this weekend in Las Vegas. On Saturday, October 3, Love is scheduled to stop by the South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa display in the Fan Midway for an autograph signing beginning at 2 p.m. Local Time. Following, starting at 2:20 p.m. Local Time, Love is scheduled to be on hand at the RCR Merchandise Hauler for his second signing of the day. Fans are encouraged to stop by, meet Love and get new race day gear before the green flag waves.
JESSE LOVE QUOTES:
Describe what it’s like to race in Las Vegas?
“I am excited for Las Vegas. It’s my favorite mile-and-a-half racetrack that we go to. I love the city, obviously I grew up racing here, so in a lot of ways whenever I race in Las Vegas I kind of feel like it’s almost a home race for me as much as anywhere else that we go to, so I am looking forward to it.”
What is the team’s mindset entering this weekend’s race?
“I feel like our cars right now are really fast and my team is giving me what I need to compete for wins every week. Las Vegas should be no different. That is kind of our bread and butter, is these bigger tracks, so I am feeling very confident, but at the same time open minded to any obstacles that may come my way. I’ll be ready to adapt and be present in the moment and be ready for any challenges we may face.”
Austin Hill and the No. 21 Global Industrial Chevrolet at Las Vegas Motor Speedway… Austin Hill has made 10 career NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series starts at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, earning one win (spring 2023), three top-five and eight top-10 finishes. In eight NASCAR Truck Series starts at the Nevada speedway, the Winston, Georgia native has led a total of 80 laps and captured two victories (fall 2019, fall 2020), four top-five and six top-10 results.
Did You Know? Hill is the only active driver in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series field who has won at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in both the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and Truck Series.
Top-10 Streaking… Hill has finished inside the top-10 in his last eight O’Reilly Auto Parts Series races at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, accomplishing the feat in 80 percent of events competed. In this season’s spring race, the 32-year-old took the checkered flag in the 10th position.
Points Check… Hill currently holds the ninth position in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Chase standings. The racer is only two points behind eighth-place Taylor Gray and 106 points behind leader Sheldon Creed.
Hill has previously won at four of the final six tracks – Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Talladega Superspeedway, Martinsville Speedway and Homestead-Miami Speedway.
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AUSTIN HILL QUOTE:
What makes Las Vegas Motor Speedway a good track for yourself and the No. 21 team?
“Since the start of the Chase, Las Vegas has been in my top two or three races that I’ve been looking forward to. It has been a good place for me personally, winning races on both the O’Reilly side and Truck side. I’m not sure what it is about the track that I like so much, but I think it’s because you’re able to paint the white line – that Harvick line that he used at old Atlanta for so many years. It seems to fit my driving style, and even on a bad day, we seem to run seventh to 10th. Given our spot in the standings, we need to have a good points day with our Global Industrial Chevrolet. We need to qualify well, earn stage points, and put ourselves in contention at the end to make up some ground.”
