The much-anticipated Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway is bringing NASCAR to Sin City.
Christopher Bell and the No. 20 JGR Toyota are already establishing themselves as the squad to beat after just four races this season. People begin to pay notice after you win three in a row.
Joey Logano’s four victories at Las Vegas Motor Speedway have already etched his name in the track’s history, tying him with Jimmie Johnson for the most Cup Series wins. A fifth triumph would solidify his reputation as the modern-day king of the desert.
Meanwhile, Hendrick Motorsports has long dominated at Vegas, boasting 10 Cup Series victories, including Kyle Larson’s wins in 2021 and 2024. With Hendrick’s track record on 1.5-mile ovals, Larson and William Byron enter as frontrunners, though the introduction of softer tires could shake up pit strategy and add an element of unpredictability.
As for the weather, clear skies will set the stage for an uninterrupted weekend of racing. Temperatures will hover around 55°F for Friday’s Truck Series race, climbing to 62°F for Sunday’s Cup event. The only slight weather concern is a 7% chance of rain on Friday, March 14.
With playoff implications beginning to take shape, Las Vegas serves as NASCAR’s first true test on a 1.5-mile oval this season. Whether Christopher Bell extends his hot streak or veterans like Logano rewrite history, one thing is certain—the Vegas spotlight never disappoints.
The Sporting News has everything you need to know about the 2025 Pennzoil 400, including TV Channel, streaming options, radio station and starting grid.
What channel is NASCAR on today?
- TV channel: FS1
- Live stream: Fubo
The Pennzoil 400 will be broadcast nationally on FS1 in the United States. Streaming options include the FOX Sports app.
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What time does the NASCAR race start today?
- Track: Las Vegas Motor Speedway (1.5-mile road course) in Las Vegas
- Date: Sunday, March 16
- Time: 3:30 p.m. ET or 12:30 p.m. PT
- Length: 267 laps, 400 miles | Stages: 80 laps, 85 laps, 102 laps
The Las Vegas Race is scheduled to start at 3:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 16. The race will be held at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas.
NASCAR radio station for Pennzoil 400
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NASCAR Las Vegas starting lineup 2025
| Starting Pos. | Driver | Car No. | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Michael McDowell | 71 | Spire Motorsports |
| 2. | Joey Logano | 22 | Team Penske |
| 3. | Austin Cindric | 2 | Team Penske |
| 4. | Kyle Busch | 8 | Richard Childress Racing |
| 5. | Erik Jones | 43 | LEGACY MOTOR CLUB |
| 6. | Alex Bowman | 48 | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 7. | Josh Berry | 21 | Wood Brothers Racing |
| 8. | William Byron | 24 | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 9. | Zane Smith | 38 | Front Row Motorsports |
| 10. | Kyle Larson | 5 | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 11. | Chris Buescher | 17 | RFK Racing |
| 12. | Ryan Preece | 60 | RFK Racing |
| 13. | Christopher Bell | 20 | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 14. | Tyler Reddick | 45 | 23XI Racing |
| 15. | Denny Hamlin | 11 | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 16. | Chase Elliott | 9 | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 17. | Ty Dillon | 10 | Kaulig Racing |
| 18. | AJ Allmendinger | 16 | Kaulig Racing |
| 19. | Ross Chastain | 1 | Trackhouse Racing |
| 20. | Bubba Wallace | 23 | 23XI Racing |
| 21. | Noah Gragson | 4 | Front Row Motorsports |
| 22. | Austin Dillon | 3 | Richard Childress Racing |
| 23. | Daniel Suarez | 99 | Trackhouse Racing |
| 24. | Chase Briscoe | 19 | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 25. | Carson Hocevar | 77 | Spire Motorsports |
| 26. | Cole Custer | 41 | Haas Factory Team |
| 27. | Brad Keselowski | 6 | RFK Racing |
| 28. | Shane Van Gisbergen | 88 | Trackhouse Racing |
| 29. | Ty Gibbs | 54 | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 30. | John Hunter Nemechek | 42 | LEGACY MOTOR CLUB |
| 31. | Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. | 47 | HYAK Motorsports |
| 32. | Todd Gilliland | 34 | Front Row Motorsports |
| 33. | Justin Haley | 7 | Spire Motorsports |
| 34. | Riley Herbst | 35 | 23XI Racing |
| 35. | Cody Ware | 51 | Rick Ware Racing |
| 36. | Ryan Blaney | 12 | Team Penske |
NASCAR point standings 2025
Below are the updated standings ahead of NASCAR at Las Vegas.
| Rank | Driver | Points |
| 1 | William Byron | 165 |
| 2 | Christopher Bell | 152 |
| 3 | Tyler Reddick | 143 |
| 4 | Ryan Blaney | 136 |
| 5 | Chase Elliott | 124 |
| 6 | Alex Bowman | 117 |
| 7 | Denny Hamlin | 110 |
| 8 | Kyle Busch | 110 |
| 9 | Joey Logano | 110 |
| 10 | Chris Buescher | 109 |
NASCAR Cup Series schedule 2025
(All times Eastern)
| Date | Race | Track | Time | TV/Winner |
| Mar. 16 | Pennzoil 400 | Las Vegas Motor Speedway | 3:30 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| Mar. 23 | Straight Talk Wireless 400 | Homestead-Miami Speedway | 3 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| Mar. 30 | Cook Out 400 | Martinsville Speedway | 3 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| Apr. 6 | Goodyear 400 | Darlington Raceway | 3 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| Apr. 13 | Food City 500 | Bristol Motor Speedway | 3 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| Apr. 27 | Jack Link’s 500 | Talladega Superspeedway | 3 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| May 4 | Wurth 400 | Texas Motor Speedway | 3:30 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| May 11 | AdventHealth 400 | Kansas Speedway | 3 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| May 18 | NASCAR All-Star Open | North Wilkesboro Speedway | 5:30 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| May 18 | NASCAR All-Star Race | North Wilkesboro Speedway | 8 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| May 25 | Coca-Cola 600 | Charlotte Motor Speedway | 6 p.m. | Prime |
| Jun. 1 | NASCAR Cup Series Race at Nashville | Nashville Superspeedway | 7 p.m. | Prime |
| Jun. 8 | Firekeepers Casino 400 | Michigan International Speedway | 2 p.m. | Prime |
| Jun. 15 | NASCAR Cup Series Race at Mexico City | Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez | 3 p.m. | Prime |
| Jun. 22 | NASCAR Cup Series Race at Pocono | Pocono Raceway | 2 p.m. | Prime |
| Jun. 28 | Quaker State 400 | Atlanta Motor Speedway | 7 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| Jul. 6 | Grant Park 165 | Chicago Street Race | 2 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| Jul. 13 | Toyota/Save Mart 350 | Sonoma Raceway | 3:30 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| Jul. 20 | Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 | Dover Motor Speedway | 2 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| Jul. 27 | Brickyard 400 | Indianapolis Motor Speedway | 2 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| Aug. 3 | Iowa Corn 350 | Iowa Speedway | 3:30 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Aug. 10 | Go Bowling at The Glen | Watkins Glen International | 2 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Aug. 16 | Cook Out 400 | Richmond Raceway | 7:30 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Aug. 23 | Coke Zero Sugar 400 | Daytona International Speedway | 7:30 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |
NASCAR Cup Series playoff race schedule 2025
(All times Eastern)
| Date | Race | Track | Time | TV/Winner |
| Aug. 31 | Southern 500 | Darlington Raceway | 6 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Sep. 7 | Enjoy Illinois 300 | World Wide Technology Raceway | 3 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Sep. 13 | Bass Pro Shops Night Race | Bristol Motor Speedway | 7:30 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Sep. 21 | NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race at New Hampshire | New Hampshire Motor Speedway | 2 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Sep. 28 | Hollywood Casino 400 | Kansas Speedway | 3 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Oct. 5 | Bank of America ROVAL 400 | Road Course | 3 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Oct. 12 | South Point 400 | Las Vegas Motor Speedway | 5:30 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Oct. 19 | NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race at Talladega | Talladega Superspeedway | 2 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |
| Oct. 26 | NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race at Martinsville | Martinsville Speedway | 2 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |
| Nov. 2 | NASCAR Cup Series Championship | Phoenix Raceway | 3 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |
