NASCAR Cup - Las Vegas II

The South Point 400, also known as Las Vegas II, brings NASCAR Cup Series racing to Las Vegas Motor Speedway. This 400.5-mile race features 267 laps on the 1.5-mile tri-oval speedway, divided into three stages for competitive racing throughout the event.

Las Vegas Motor Speedway provides excellent racing conditions with 20-degree banking in the turns and 9-degree banking on both the frontstretch and backstretch. The asphalt surface gives drivers multiple racing lines as they compete. The facility seats approximately 80,000 fans for NASCAR Cup racing.

The Las Vegas II race attracts top NASCAR Cup Series drivers and teams. The starting grid holds 40 cars, with a possible increase to 41 if the Open Exemption Provisional applies. This rule secures a starting position for qualified drivers, pending NASCAR approval 90 days before the race.

Fox Sports 1 (FS1) broadcasts the race on television, while the Performance Racing Network (PRN) provides radio coverage. Fans can follow all the racing action from any location.

Las Vegas Motor Speedway has hosted NASCAR Cup Series races since 1998, with Mark Martin winning the inaugural event. The track added its second annual NASCAR Cup Series race in 2018, establishing Las Vegas II as a newer tradition. The 2006 track reconfiguration altered the banking and created the popular "Neon Garage" for enhanced fan experiences.

Technical elements of the Las Vegas II race include current generation NASCAR Cup cars, Goodyear tires, and updated competition rules. Drivers select their restart lanes, adding strategy to the race. The Damaged Vehicle Policy allows teams to make repairs and return to competition.

Located 15 miles northeast of the Las Vegas Strip, the speedway complex includes additional facilities like "The Bullring" 0.375-mile oval, a 0.500-mile clay oval, multiple road courses, and a drag strip. The "Neon Garage" offers entertainment and viewing platforms for spectators.

The South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway delivers competitive NASCAR Cup racing on a track with memorable finishes, including Josh Berry's first career victory. This race shows why Las Vegas has become a key destination for NASCAR Cup Series competition.