NASCAR Xfinity Series at Las Vegas

NASCAR Xfinity Series races at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Motor race

The LiUNA! (spring)
Focused Health 302 (fall)

NASCAR Xfinity Series
Venue| Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Location| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Corporate sponsor| Laborers' International Union of North America[1] (spring race)
Focused Health (fall race)
First race| 1997 (spring race)
2018 (fall race)
Distance| Spring race:
300 miles (482.80 km)
Fall race:
301.5 miles (485.22 km)
Laps| 200 (Spring)/201 (Fall)
Stages 1/2: 45 each
Final stage: 110 (Spring)/111 (Fall)
Previous names| Spring race:
Las Vegas 300 (1997)
Sam's Town Las Vegas 300 (1998)
Sam's Town 300 (1999–2013)
Boyd Gaming 300 (2014–2020)
Alsco Uniforms 300 (2021–2023)
Fall race:
DC Solar 300 (2018)
Rhino Pro Truck Outfitters 300  (2019)
Alsco 300 (2020)
Alsco Uniforms 302 (2021–2023)
Ambetter Health 302 (2024)
Most wins (driver)| Mark Martin (4)
Most wins (team)| Roush Fenway Racing (6)
Most wins (manufacturer)| Chevrolet (18)
Circuit information
Surface| Asphalt
Length| 1.5 mi (2.4 km)
Turns| 4

Stock car racing events in the NASCAR Xfinity Series has been held at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, Nevada since the track opened 1997. Currently, the track holds two Xfinity Series races. The 300-mile (480 km) spring race is currently The LiUNA! and the 301.5-mile (485 km) playoff race held in the fall is currently the Focused Health 302.

## History

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The track's spring race was known as the Alsco Uniforms 300 from 2021 to 2023

In 1997, after the track opened, Las Vegas Motor Speedway received a second-tier series date as a support to the Cup Series event. The race has usually been held as one of the first five races of the season.

On March 8, 2017, it was announced that Las Vegas Motor Speedway, would get a second Cup date, a second Xfinity date, and a second Truck date starting in 2018. The fall Cup and Truck Series races at New Hampshire Motor Speedway were moved to Las Vegas and Kentucky Speedway's fall Xfinity Series date (which had been a standalone race for the series) was moved to Las Vegas.[2] The new date that Las Vegas acquired from Kentucky became the final race of the regular season to replace the Overton's 300 at Chicagoland Speedway which moved to June. Due to anti-Buschwhacking rules, no drivers running for Cup Series points were permitted to race in the fall race.

In 2019, with the announcement of the track's September weekend going prime-time, the race became a Saturday night event. For 2022, the fall race received an extra lap in the process to make the race close to 302 miles with the event being 301.5 miles/201 laps in length. (This is similar to the Cup Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway (another SMI track), which is 301 miles in length.)

In 2021, Alsco became the title sponsor of the spring Xfinity Series race at Las Vegas, replacing Boyd Gaming, which had been the title sponsor from 2014 to 2020.[3]

In 2024, the Laborers' International Union of North America Local 872 (the branch of the union based in Las Vegas) became the title sponsor of the track's spring Xfinity Series race, replacing Alsco.[1] Alsco also did not return as the title sponsor of the fall race and Ambetter (owned by the Centene Corporation) became the title sponsor of that race.[4] Ambetter also did not return as the title sponsor of the fall race and Focused Health partnered with Las Vegas Motor Speedway.[5]

## Past winners

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Year  | Date  | No. | Driver  | Team  | Manufacturer  | Race Distance  | Race Time  | Average Speed
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Laps  | Miles (km)
1997 | March 16  | 8  | Jeff Green | Diamond Ridge Motorsports | Chevrolet | 200  | 300 (482.803)  | 2:37:41  | 114.153  | [6]
1998 | February 28  | 12  | Jimmy Spencer | Spencer Motor Ventures | Chevrolet | 200  | 300 (482.803)  | 2:37:43  | 114.129  | [7]
1999 | March 6  | 60  | Mark Martin | Roush Racing | Ford | 200  | 300 (482.803)  | 2:13:57  | 134.37  | [8]
2000 | March 4  | 9  | Jeff Burton | Roush Racing | Ford | 200  | 300 (482.803)  | 2:13:13  | 135.118  | [9]
2001 | March 3  | 00  | Todd Bodine | Buckshot Racing | Chevrolet | 200  | 300 (482.803)  | 2:23:17  | 125.625  | [10]
2002 | March 2  | 9  | Jeff Burton | Roush Racing | Ford | 200  | 300 (482.803)  | 2:25:24  | 123.796  | [11]
2003 | March 1  | 87  | Joe Nemechek | NEMCO Motorsports | Chevrolet | 200  | 300 (482.803)  | 2:35:44  | 115.582  | [12]
2004 | March 6  | 21  | Kevin Harvick | Richard Childress Racing | Chevrolet | 200  | 300 (482.803)  | 2:27:20  | 122.172  | [13]
2005 | March 12  | 9  | Mark Martin | Roush Racing | Ford | 200  | 300 (482.803)  | 2:27:21  | 122.158  | [14]
2006*  | March 11  | 9  | Kasey Kahne | Evernham Motorsports | Dodge | 206*  | 309 (497.287)  | 2:28:08  | 125.158  | [15]
2007*  | March 10  | 29  | Jeff Burton | Richard Childress Racing | Chevrolet | 200  | 300 (482.803)  | 2:52:12  | 104.53  | [16]
2008 | March 1  | 5  | Mark Martin | JR Motorsports | Chevrolet | 202*  | 303 (487.631)  | 2:48:09  | 108.118  | [17]
2009 | February 28  | 16  | Greg Biffle | Roush Fenway Racing | Ford | 209*  | 313.5 (504.529)  | 2:56:16  | 106.713  | [18]
2010 | February 27  | 33  | Kevin Harvick | Kevin Harvick Inc. | Chevrolet | 200  | 300 (482.803)  | 2:27:38  | 121.924  | [19]
2011*  | March 5  | 32  | Mark Martin | Turner Motorsports | Chevrolet | 200  | 300 (482.803)  | 2:15:33  | 132.792  | [20]
2012 | March 10  | 6  | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | Roush Fenway Racing | Ford | 200  | 300 (482.803)  | 2:21:46  | 129.969  | [21]
2013 | March 9  | 12  | Sam Hornish Jr. | Penske Racing | Ford | 200  | 300 (482.803)  | 2:23:54  | 125.087  | [22]
2014 | March 8  | 22  | Brad Keselowski | Team Penske | Ford | 200  | 300 (482.803)  | 2:16:22  | 131.997  | [23]
2015 | March 7  | 33  | Austin Dillon | Richard Childress Racing | Chevrolet | 200  | 300 (482.803)  | 2:22:50  | 126.021  | [24]
2016 | March 5  | 18  | Kyle Busch | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota | 200  | 300 (482.803)  | 2:03:47  | 145.415  | [25]
2017 | March 11  | 12  | Joey Logano | Team Penske | Ford | 200  | 300 (482.803)  | 2:31:52  | 118.525  | [26]
2018 | March 3  | 42  | Kyle Larson | Chip Ganassi Racing | Chevrolet | 200  | 300 (482.803)  | 2:16:29  | 131.884  | [27]
September 15  | 42  | Ross Chastain | Chip Ganassi Racing | Chevrolet | 200  | 300 (482.803)  | 2:30:56  | 119.258  | [28]
2019 | March 2  | 18  | Kyle Busch | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota | 213*  | 319.5 (514.185)  | 2:35:12  | 123.518  | [29]
September 14  | 2  | Tyler Reddick | Richard Childress Racing | Chevrolet | 200  | 300 (482.803)  | 2:10:10  | 138.234  | [30]
2020 | February 22–23  | 98  | Chase Briscoe | Stewart–Haas Racing | Ford | 200  | 300 (482.803)  | 2:19:44  | 128.817  | [31]
September 26  | 98  | Chase Briscoe | Stewart–Haas Racing | Ford | 200  | 300 (482.803)  | 2:20:51  | 127.796  | [32]
2021 | March 6  | 16  | A. J. Allmendinger | Kaulig Racing | Chevrolet | 200  | 300 (482.803)  | 2:38:10  | 113.804  | [33]
September 25  | 1  | Josh Berry | JR Motorsports | Chevrolet | 201  | 301.5 (485.217)  | 2:26:28  | 123.509  | [34]
2022 | March 5  | 54  | Ty Gibbs | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota | 200  | 300 (482.803)  | 2:56:15  | 102.128  | [35]
October 15  | 8  | Josh Berry | JR Motorsports | Chevrolet | 201  | 301.5 (485.217)  | 2:04:14  | 145.613  | [36]
2023 | March 4  | 21  | Austin Hill | Richard Childress Racing | Chevrolet | 200  | 300 (482.803)  | 2:11:51  | 136.519  | [37]
October 14  | 98  | Riley Herbst | Stewart–Haas Racing | Ford | 201  | 301.5 (485.217)  | 2:18:31  | 130.598  | [38]
2024 | March 2  | 20  | John Hunter Nemechek | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota | 200  | 300 (482.803)  | 2:11:15  | 137.143  | [39]
October 19  | 16  | A. J. Allmendinger | Kaulig Racing | Chevrolet | 201  | 301.5 (485.217)  | 2:22:12  | 127.215  | [40]

* 2006, 2008, 2009, & 2019 Spring: Races extended due to NASCAR overtime.
* 2020 Spring: Race suspended on Saturday and finished on Sunday due to rain.

### Multiple winners (drivers)

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# Wins  | Driver  | Years Won

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4  | Mark Martin | Spring: 1999, 2005, 2008, 2011
3  | Jeff Burton | Spring: 2000, 2002, 2007
2  | Kevin Harvick | Spring: 2004, 2010
Kyle Busch | Spring: 2016, 2019
Chase Briscoe | Spring: 2020
Fall: 2020
Josh Berry | Fall: 2021–2022
A. J. Allmendinger | Spring: 2021
Fall: 2024

### Multiple winners (teams)

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# Wins  | Team  | Years Won

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6  | Roush Fenway Racing | Spring: 1999–2000, 2002, 2005, 2009, 2012
5  | Richard Childress Racing | Spring: 2004, 2007, 2015, 2023
Fall: 2019
4  | Joe Gibbs Racing | Spring: 2016, 2019, 2022, 2024
3  | Team Penske | Spring: 2013–2014, 2017
Stewart–Haas Racing | Spring: 2020
Fall: 2020, 2023
2  | JR Motorsports | Fall: 2021–2022
Kaulig Racing | Spring: 2021
Fall: 2024

### Manufacturer wins

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# Wins  | Make  | Years Won

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18  |  Chevrolet | Spring: 1997–1998, 2001, 2003–2004, 2007–2008, 2010–2011, 2015, 2018, 2021, 2023
Fall: 2018–2019, 2021–2022, 2024
12  |  Ford | Spring: 1999–2000, 2002, 2005, 2009, 2012–2014, 2017, 2020
Fall: 2020, 2023
4  |  Toyota | Spring: 2016, 2019, 2022, 2024
1  |  Dodge | Spring: 2006

## References

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1. ^ a b "LiUNA Local 872 named sponsor 2024 spring Xfinity race at Las Vegas". Jayski's Silly Season Site. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. October 16, 2023. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
2. ^ Bruce, Tim. "2018 XFINITY Series rules include expanding Indianapolis aero package". NASCAR.com. NASCAR Media Group. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
3. ^ "Alsco Widens Its Footprint with Speedway Motorsports in 2021". Speedway Motorsports (Press release). Business Wire. February 2, 2021. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
4. ^ "Ambetter Health 302". Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Speedway Motorsports. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
5. ^ "Focused Health partners with Las Vegas Motor Speedway to sponsor annual fall Xfinity race". Jayski's Silly Season Site. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. October 19, 2024. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
6. ^ "1997 Las Vegas 300". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
7. ^ "1998 Sam's Town Las Vegas 300". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
8. ^ "1999 Sam's Town 300". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
9. ^ "2000 Sam's Town 300". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
10. ^ "2001 Sam's Town 300". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
11. ^ "2002 Sam's Town 300". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
12. ^ "2003 Sam's Town 300". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
13. ^ "2004 Sam's Town 300". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
14. ^ "2005 Sam's Town 300". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
15. ^ "2006 Sam's Town 300". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
16. ^ "2007 Sam's Town 300". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
17. ^ "2008 Sam's Town 300". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
18. ^ "2009 Sam's Town 300". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
19. ^ "2010 Sam's Town 300". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
20. ^ "2011 Sam's Town 300". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
21. ^ "2012 Sam's Town 300". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
22. ^ "2013 Sam's Town 300". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
23. ^ "2014 Boyd Gaming 300". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
24. ^ "2015 Boyd Gaming 300". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
25. ^ "2016 Boyd Gaming 300". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
26. ^ "2017 Boyd Gaming 300". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
27. ^ "2018 Boyd Gaming 300". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
28. ^ "2018 DC Solar 300". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
29. ^ "2019 Boyd Gaming 300". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
30. ^ "2019 Rhino Pro Truck Outfitters 300". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
31. ^ "2020 Boyd Gaming 300". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
32. ^ "2020 Alsco 300". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
33. ^ "2021 Alsco Uniforms 300". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
34. ^ "2021 Alsco Uniforms 302". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
35. ^ "2022 Alsco Uniforms 300". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
36. ^ "2022 Alsco Uniforms 302". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
37. ^ "2023 Alsco Uniforms 300". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
38. ^ "2023 Alsco Uniforms 302". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
39. ^ "2024 The LiUNA!". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
40. ^ "2024 Ambetter Health 302". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved October 19, 2024.

## External links

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* Las Vegas Motor Speedway race results at Racing-Reference

Previous race:
Call811.com Every Dig. Every Time. 200 | NASCAR Xfinity Series
The LiUNA! | Next race:
Contender Boats 300

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Previous race:
Drive for the Cure 250 | NASCAR Xfinity Series
Ambetter Health 302 | Next race:
United Rentals 250

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Races in the NASCAR Xfinity Series

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* Daytona
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* Phoenix
* Las Vegas
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Former|

* California 1
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* Chicagoland 1
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* Nashville Fairgrounds
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* Rockingham 2
* Richmond 1
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* South Boston 1
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* Texas 2

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