Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Las Vegas, NV
Distance: 1.5 miles
External Website: www.lvms.com

Nicknamed the “Diamond in the Desert”, Las Vegas Motor Speedway has been called the most remarkable race complex in the world. The $200 million state-of-the-art facility has accommodations on its 1,600 acres for virtually every form of motorsports. Its Neon Garage provides unprecedented access to the race teams and drivers, unique concession areas, live entertainment and the winner's circle.

Fast Facts

• Year Opened: 1996

  Location Las Vegas, NV

  First Cup Race: Las Vegas 400; March 1, 1998

  Distance: 1.5 miles

  Frontstretch: 2,275 feet

  Backstretch: 1,572 feet

  Degree of banking:
  Turns 1-4: 20 degrees
  Frontstretch: 9 degrees
  Backstretch: 9 degrees

  Race Distance: 400 miles

  No. of Laps: 267

  Seating Capacity: 142,000

  Tickets: (800) 644-4444

Races This Year

• Shelby American 400

  Date: February 28
  Race Wrap

Jimmie Johnson's Track Record

• Starts: 7

  Poles: 0

  Wins: 3

  Top 5: 3

  Top 10: 4

  Laps Led: 210