NASCAR Playoffs Heat Up with Saturday’s Races at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
LAS VEGAS – The championship chase intensifies Saturday at Las Vegas motor Speedway as drivers compete in both the Xfinity Series and Cup Series, with crucial playoff implications on the line. Denny Hamlin and Kyle Larson are among those vying for a win to secure their place in the championship race at Phoenix.
This weekend’s events are pivotal for the twelve remaining NASCAR Cup Series playoff contenders. A victory at Las Vegas automatically advances a driver to the Championship 4, eliminating the need to rely on points and potential upsets in the subsequent race at Martinsville. Fans can expect high-stakes racing as drivers navigate the 1.5-mile tri-oval track, battling for position and championship contention.
Saturday, October 11 Schedule (All Times Eastern):
* 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM: Cup Series garage open.
* 12:30 PM – 1:00 AM: Xfinity Series garage open.
* 2:00 PM – 2:55 PM: Xfinity Series practice (CW App).
* 3:05 PM – 4:00 PM: Xfinity Series qualifying (CW app).
* 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM: Cup Series practice (truTV, Performance Racing Network, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).
* 5:40 PM – 6:30 PM: Cup Series qualifying (truTV, PRN, siriusxm NASCAR Radio).
* 7:30 PM: Xfinity Series race (201 laps, 301.5 miles; Stage 1 at Lap 45,Stage 2 at Lap 90; CW,PRN,SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).
Weather Forecast:
Saturday’s forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with a high of 87 degrees. Winds will be from the south at 15 to 25 mph, and there is a 15% chance of rain. Conditions are expected to be 84 degrees with no chance of precipitation at the xfinity race start.
