Las Vegas is swapping neon for NASCAR as the Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube rolls back into Las Vegas Motor Speedway the weekend of Saturday, March 14 and Sunday, March 15, 2026. The NASCAR Cup Series headline event is set for 1 p.m. Sunday, with the weekend packed with practice and qualifying sessions plus the LiUNA NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race on Saturday. Organizers are also lining up a hauler parade on the Strip, a Fan Zone, and upgraded Neon Garage experiences for ticket-holders.
Weekend schedule and on-track action
According to Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Saturday, March 14 will feature the LiUNA NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at 2:30 p.m., along with Cup Series practice and qualifying sessions. A Cup Series hauler parade is slated to roll along the Strip that evening. On Sunday, driver introductions are scheduled around midday, with the Pennzoil 400 green flag set for 1 p.m. The Cup race is listed for 267 laps, covering 400.5 miles. The official schedule also details gate opening times and Fan Zone hours so fans can plan arrivals and exits without too much guesswork.
Hauler parade and fan activations
The returning NASCAR Hauler Parade is expected to turn the Las Vegas Strip into an unofficial pre-race grid, with team haulers and driver appearances rolling through in the late afternoon as a free public kickoff to the weekend. Fox5 Las Vegas reports that the parade and related community programming are part of the spring racing buildup, while Nevada Business Magazine notes the event’s return after a recent pause. Fans can expect music, vendors, and race-day style activations both near the track and along the Strip.
Tickets, promotions and VIP upgrades
Tickets and packages are available directly through the speedway, and Las Vegas Motor Speedway lists family pricing, a limited $19 student educational offer for Sunday, kids pricing, weekend bundles, and limited-time deals such as two-for-$99. Secondary marketplaces show a wide range of resale prices depending on seat location and demand; see listings on TicketSmarter and other platforms. For official ticketing, package details, and Neon Garage or pit and track upgrades, fans are advised to check the speedway ticket page alongside major resale sites before buying so they know exactly what they are getting.
Getting there: traffic and local tips
Race weekend typically means heavy traffic on Las Vegas Boulevard and surrounding roads, and local outlets recommend building in extra travel time, using shuttle options where available, or booking nearby lodging to dodge the worst post-race bottlenecks. Fox5 Las Vegas and other local guides also flag the hauler parade as a key factor for Strip congestion on parade day, which can slow down rideshare and shuttle pickup windows. Fans are encouraged to review parking maps and gate times ahead of arrival to keep entry and exit closer to a clean pit stop than a long caution period.
Las Vegas Weekly has the Pennzoil 400 listed on its events calendar for the week of March 7, 2026, and local media continue to round up weekend coverage and ticket reminders as the dates approach. For last-minute schedule tweaks, driver appearances, and any updated timing, fans should keep an eye on official speedway channels and local coverage in the days leading into the March 14–15 race weekend.
