The NASCAR Cup Series and O’Reilly Auto Parts Series head to Las Vegas Motor Speedway on October 3 and 4 for a weekend of national-series action while the Craftsman Truck Series sits out, sports.yahoo.com reported. This weekend’s slate at the 1.5-mile Nevada track features the South Point 400 for the Cup Series and the Focused Health 302 for the O’Reilly series, alongside a regional ARCA Menards Series West event at adjacent property The Bullring.
The Bullring Opener on Friday
On-track activity begins Friday with the inaugural Kyle Busch Classic at The Bullring, situated directly next to Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The event showcases the ARCA Menards Series West and local regional racing classes. While the regional competitors open the weekend festivities, national touring divisions remain split, with the Craftsman Truck Series absent from the Nevada grounds entirely.
O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Saturday Night Chase
The NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series runs its Chase race Saturday night with the Focused Health 302. The event starts at 7:30 p.m. ET, or 4:30 p.m. local time, with live television coverage provided by The CW. Competitors tackle 201 laps covering 301.5 miles, featuring stage breaks ending at laps 45, 90, and 201. This stop marks the fourth race of the 2026 O’Reilly Chase, leaving six events remaining in the postseason after the checkered flag drops.
Practices for the O’Reilly field begin Saturday at 2 p.m. ET, followed immediately by qualifying sessions at 3:05 p.m. ET. Driver introductions take place around 7:05 p.m. ET. Justin Allgaier and Austin Hill enter the weekend as the only drivers in the current field with prior Las Vegas victories and stage wins at the speedway. Allgaier arrives carrying a streak of 10 top-10 finishes at the 1.5-mile oval.
NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400 on Sunday
The NASCAR Cup Series closes the weekend Sunday, October 4, with the running of the South Point 400. The race commences at 5:30 p.m. ET, or 2:30 p.m. local time, broadcast live on the USA Network. In-car camera streaming is assigned to HBO Max, while radio distribution is managed by PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. Teams contest 267 laps for a total distance of 400.5 miles, with scheduled stage cautions occurring at laps 80, 165, and 267.
Cup Series participants undergo a single practice and qualifying session Saturday afternoon. Track activity opens with practice at 4:30 p.m. ET, transitioning directly into qualifying at 5:35 p.m. ET. Both Saturday sessions air live on truTV, alongside PRN and SiriusXM radio broadcasts. Sunday’s pre-race schedule begins with driver introductions at 4:55 p.m. ET, ahead of USA Network’s broadcast coverage starting at 5 p.m. ET.
Truck Series Schedule Break and Charlotte Return
The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series stays idle this weekend following its previous outing at Kansas Speedway on September 26 for the Race to Stop Suicide 200. The truck division resumes its Chase schedule Friday, October 9, at Charlotte Motor Speedway with the Ecosave 200, a 167-lap, 250.5-mile race starting at 5 p.m. ET. Following the Charlotte stop, the Truck Series Chase shifts to Phoenix Raceway on October 16 and continues at Talladega Superspeedway on October 23.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Las Vegas Weekend
What television networks broadcast the Las Vegas NASCAR events?
USA Network carries the NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday, while truTV airs Saturday’s practice and qualifying sessions. The CW broadcasts the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race on Saturday night. HBO Max provides in-car streaming for the Cup race.
How many laps and miles are scheduled for the Cup Series race?
The South Point 400 runs for 267 laps, totaling 400.5 miles around the 1.5-mile Las Vegas oval. Stage conclusions arrive at lap 80, lap 165, and the finish at lap 267.
Which drivers in the O’Reilly field possess prior Las Vegas wins?
Justin Allgaier and Austin Hill stand as the only active drivers in the O’Reilly field with previous victories and stage wins at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Allgaier also holds a streak of 10 straight top-10 finishes at the track.
Where is the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series racing this weekend?
The Truck Series does not compete in Las Vegas and takes a scheduled weekend off following its September 26 race at Kansas Speedway. The series returns to action on October 9 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
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