The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series continues this Sunday, March 16, with the Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The 1.5-mile asphalt intermediate track will host drivers for 267 laps, totaling 400.5 miles.
Pennzoil 400 Race Details
Date: Sunday, March 16, 2025
Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
Location: Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas, Nevada
Distance: 267 laps (400.5 miles)
Stages: Stage 1 – 80 laps, Stage 2 – 85 laps, Final Stage – 102 laps
TV: FS1
Radio: PRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio
Michael McDowell secured the pole position driving the No. 71 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet, marking his first pole of the season and the first-ever for Spire Motorsports. The full starting lineup at the Pennzoil 400 is as follows:
Michael McDowell – No. 71 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet
Ross Chastain – No. 1 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
Kyle Larson – No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
William Byron – No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
Denny Hamlin – No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
Tyler Reddick – No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota
Ryan Blaney – No. 12 Team Penske Ford
Joey Logano – No. 22 Team Penske Ford
Kyle Busch – No. 8 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet
Alex Bowman – No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
>Race Insights
Las Vegas Motor Speedway’s 1.5-mile intermediate track is known for its progressive banking and mid-corner bumps, offering unique challenges to drivers and teams. The track often produces long green-flag runs, emphasizing the importance of tire management and pit strategy during the Pennzoil 400. Notably, four of the last six Cup Series races at Las Vegas have featured a pass for the lead within the final six laps, suggesting that late-race excitement is a common occurrence.
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Pennzoil 400 Weather Forecast
The latest forecast predicts mostly cloudy skies, light winds, and temperatures in the mid-60s for the Pennzoil 400, providing favorable conditions for both drivers and fans.
Fans can anticipate an exciting race as drivers tackle the challenges of Las Vegas Motor Speedway, with strategies and late-race maneuvers likely playing pivotal roles in determining the winner.
Pennzoil 400 Predictions
Option 1: Christopher Bell (+600)
Bell enters the race aiming for his fourth consecutive Cup Series win, a feat last achieved by Jimmie Johnson in 2007. Despite starting 13th due to a throttle body change after qualifying, Bell’s recent performance makes him a strong contender in the Pennzoil 400.
Option 2: Kyle Larson (+400)
The defending winner of the Las Vegas spring race, Larson has three career victories at this track and will start from the third position. His history at Las Vegas positions him as a favorite for the Pennzoil 400.
Option 3: Joey Logano (+900)
The reigning NASCAR Cup Series champion and winner of the most recent Las Vegas race in October 2024, Logano starts eighth. He led a series-best 207 laps through the first four races this season, indicating strong form despite not securing a top-10 finish yet.