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12-03-2025
- Automotive
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What to know about NASCAR Xfinity Series, Truck Series races at Las Vegas
NASCAR is heading to Las Vegas and bringing the whole show for the first of two weekends. NASCAR is running at Las Vegas Motor Speedway starting March 14 with a total of three NASCAR national series running at the 1.5-mile speedway. Here's what to know about the two NASCAR races at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Shop Las Vegas NASCAR weekend tickets The LiUNA is set for 3:30 p.m. CT on Saturday, March 15 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, Nevada. The race will be shown on The CW. The Ecosave 200 is set for 8 p.m. CT on Friday, March 14 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, Nevada. The race will be shown on FS1. There are single day tickets available for each day of the NASCAR Las Vegas race weekend. Single day tickets are available for purchase, or fans are able to get tickets on the Las Vegas Motor Speedway website. Shop Las Vegas NASCAR weekend tickets All times Central 1 p.m.: Camper kickoff party (Neon Garage) 2:30 p.m.: Neon Garage, VIP suites and ticket gates B, C and D open 3:40 p.m.: NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series qualifying (single truck, one lap). 5:05 p.m.: NASCAR Xfinity Series practice (two groups) 5:30 p.m.: NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series autograph session (Neon Garage, pass required) 6:10 p.m.: NASCAR Xfinity Series qualifying (Single car, one lap) 7:40 p.m.: NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver introductions 8 p.m.: Ecosave 200 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race (Stages: 30/60/134 laps, 201 miles) All times Central. 10 a.m.: Neon Garage, VIP suites and ticket gates B, C and D open 12:35 p.m.: NASCAR Cup Series practice (two groups) 1 p.m.: NASCAR Xfinity Series autograph session (Neon Garage, pass required) 1:40 p.m.: NASCAR Cup Series qualifying (single car, one lap) 2:55 p.m.: NASCAR Xfinity Series introductions 3:30 p.m.: The LiUNA NASCAR Xfinity Series race (Stages: 45/90/200 laps, 300 miles) 9 p.m.: Kubota High Limit Racing Series opening ceremony (dirt track) Shop Las Vegas NASCAR weekend tickets Follow sports writer Austin Chastain on X, formerly known as Twitter, at @ChastainAJ or reach him via email at achastain@ We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently, and this doesn't influence our coverage. This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: NASCAR Las Vegas race: What to know about Xfinity Series, Truck races
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16-02-2025
- Automotive
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What is the Daytona 500 pace car? Chevrolet Blazer EV SS, first electric vehicle for race
Chevrolet is showing off its latest innovation in front of the biggest day of NASCAR racing. The Chevy Blazer EV SS will be the first electric vehicle leading the Daytona 500 to the green flag and it's the 16th time the manufacturer has been the pace car for the Daytona 500. The "SS" stands for "Super Sport", it's a high-performance trim package that Chevrolet has to offer. The SS package has distinct markings on cars. Sunday's pace car, the Blazer EV SS, is an all-wheel drive car with up to 615 horsepower and a 0-to-60 speed of 3.4 seconds. To reach that power, the car must be in the "Wide Open Watts" mode, a new mode from Chevrolet that unlocks the car's full power. Follow sports writer Austin Chastain on X, formerly known as Twitter, at @ChastainAJ or reach him via email at achastain@ This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: NASCAR: Chevrolet Blazer EV SS, first electric vehicle for Daytona 500
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15-02-2025
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Daytona 500 weather forecast update for 2025 NASCAR Cup, Xfinity opener
After some drama in Friday's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race, it's time to turn to the rest of Daytona Speedweeks, including Saturday's NASCAR Xfinity Series race. Sunday's Daytona 500 has been moved up an hour to 12:30 p.m. CT to try and run the race before evening rain hits the area. Here is the weather forecast for Daytona International Speedway, including the Daytona 500. 2025 SEASON EXPERT PICKS: NASCAR predictions 2025: Expert picks for NASCAR Cup champion, playoffs Temperature: 81 degrees Humidity: 52% Chance of rain: 20% Average wind: 21 miles per hour out of West Temperature: 76 degrees Humidity: 64% Chance of rain: 0% Average wind: 12 miles per hour out of the Southeast Follow sports writer Austin Chastain on X, formerly known as Twitter, at @ChastainAJ or reach him via email at achastain@ This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Daytona 500 weather forecast update 2025: NASCAR Cup, Xfinity opener
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14-02-2025
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Daytona 500 weather forecast for NASCAR Trucks race Friday
After a successful Thursday night of NASCAR Cup Series duels, it's time for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series to go racing at Daytona. The rain forecast is changing and appears to be improving for the Daytona 500 and the other remaining races of Daytona Speedweeks. Here is the weather forecast for the rest of the Daytona NASCAR race weekend, including the Daytona 500. 2025 SEASON EXPERT PICKS: NASCAR predictions 2025: Expert picks for NASCAR Cup champion, playoffs Temperature: 80 degrees Humidity: 55% Chance of rain: 20% Average wind: 19 miles per hour out of Southwest Temperature: 68 degrees Humidity: 84% Chance of rain: 20% Average wind: 10 miles per hour out of East Temperature: 79 degrees Humidity: 56% Chance of rain: 0% Average wind: 13 miles per hour out of the Southeast Follow sports writer Austin Chastain on X, formerly known as Twitter, at @ChastainAJ or reach him via email at achastain@ This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Daytona 500 weather update for NASCAR Trucks race
