Las Vegas Motor Speedway announced the March 7 Pennzoil 400 has sold out, but officials aren’t happy that only 12,500 fans can attend under COVID restrictions.
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Air Force precision squadron to precede green flag at NASCAR’s Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube.
Formula One chief executive Stefano Domenicali said the series remains keen on Miami but also mentioned Las Vegas in a published report.
Fans will be required to wear face coverings and observe social distancing. They also will undergo temperature checks.
Michael McDowell won Sunday’s race at 100-1 after a crash on the final lap, and a William Hill bettor in Nevada earned a five-figure score.
Michael McDowell won the Daytona 500 on Sunday night after Penske Racing teammates Joey Logano and Brad Keselowski wrecked on the final lap.
Las Vegas driver Kyle Busch walks away from fiery multicar wreck; Kurt Busch’s car one of 16 involved in Lap 14 pileup.
Noah Gragson drove from last place to as high as fifth in his qualifying race for the Daytona 500 on Thursday, but the Las Vegan was taken out in a pileup with four laps left.
Handicapper Micah Roberts is also targeting four other drivers for Sunday’s Cup opener. Denny Hamlin is seeking his third straight victory in the race.
He’s considered the fastest thing on four wheels by most, but NASCAR star Kyle Busch of Las Vegas is still seeking his first victory in the Daytona 500 after 15 tries.
“There’s no hidden agenda here. It’s all about winning,” Pitbull said about changing the culture of NASCAR as co-owner of a new team with Daniel Suarez as driver.
Erik Jones, who will be trying to rebuild his career at Richard Petty Motorsports this year, continues to connect with young fans through his online reading program.
Restrictions precluding large scale spectator events in Nevada amid COVID-19 will result in the Mint 400 moving from its traditional March date to Dec. 1-5.
Recommendation from fellow Las Vegan Brendan Gaughan puts youngster Noah Gragson on fast track to make first Cup Series start in NASCAR’s biggest race.
Autonomous race cars will hit the Indianapolis Motor Speedway later this year, and their design was revealed for the first time Monday during a CES Media Event presentation.