NASCAR Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas: Schedule, How to Watch, and 2025 Recap

The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the Pennzoil 400, marking the fifth official race weekend of the 2026 season. Fans can expect a weekend filled with high-speed action, practice sessions, qualifying rounds, and two main races.

Schedule of Events

The weekend schedule is as follows (all times Eastern):

• Friday, March 13: Fan zone opens at noon. The NASCAR Cup Series hauler parade begins at 4:30 p.m., starting at the Luxor and ending at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. High Limits Racing Series (LVMS dirt track) at 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, March 14: Fan zone, Neon Garage, and VIP suites open at 8 a.m. NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series practice (two groups, 25 minutes each) at 9 a.m. NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series qualifying (single car, one lap) at 10:05 a.m. NASCAR Cup Series practice (two groups, 25 minutes each) at 11:30 a.m. NASCAR Cup Series qualifying (single car, one lap) at 12:40 p.m. NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series driver introductions at 1:55 p.m.
• Sunday, March 15: Cup Series Race – Pennzoil 400 at 4:00 p.m. (FS1). NASCAR Driver Cam – Pennzoil 400 (Max) also available at 4:00 p.m.

How to Watch

The Pennzoil 400 will be broadcast on FS1 on Sunday, March 15th, at 4:00 p.m. ET. Fans can also watch the NASCAR Driver Cam on Max. Additional coverage throughout the weekend includes:

• Saturday: O’Reilly Series Race – The LiUNA! race streams on The CW at 5:30 p.m. ET.
• Saturday Practice & Qualifying: O’Reilly Series practice streams on The CW App at noon ET. Qualifying also streams on The CW App at 1:05 p.m. ET. Cup Series practice streams on Amazon Prime Video at 2:30 p.m. ET, with audio coverage on the Performance Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90. Cup Series qualifying follows at 3:40 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime Video.

2025 Race Recap

In 2025, Josh Berry achieved his first victory of the year at the Pennzoil 400, driving the #21 Wood Brother Racing Ford Mustang. He strategically outmaneuvered prominent drivers like Kyle Larson and Joey Logano to secure the win. Las Vegas Review-Journal provides further details on the event.

Looking Ahead

The NASCAR Cup Series continues its West Coast swing after the Pennzoil 400, with drivers vying for points as the season progresses. Las Vegas Motor Speedway promises another exciting race weekend for fans and competitors alike.