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]]> Las Vegas Motor Speedway is one of iRacing’s most recognizable intermediate ovals, blending the speed of NASCAR’s 1.5-mile tracks with the unique atmosphere of the Las Vegas desert.

These screenshots showcase the variety of racing the oval produces, from pack battles on restarts to long-run momentum duels against the wall.

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]]> The iRacing version of Las Vegas Motor Speedway primarily features the 1.5-mile oval, but the real-world facility includes a full motorsport complex with road courses, a drag strip, and even an off-road course.

Oval Characteristics

  • Tri-Oval Design: Similar in style to Charlotte and Kansas, but with slightly less banking.
  • Multi-Groove Racing: The progressive nature of the track surface allows for bottom, middle, and top grooves to come into play.
  • Momentum Track: Smooth inputs are rewarded. Running the high line builds speed over multiple laps.
  • Strategic Depth: Green-flag pit cycles play a big role in longer races, and late-race restarts can shuffle the entire order.

In iRacing, Las Vegas is used heavily across NASCAR official series, leagues, and hosted events. Its reputation as a “driver’s intermediate” makes it one of the most enjoyable 1.5-mile ovals in the sim.

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]]> Las Vegas Motor Speedway is a 1.5-mile (2.41 km) tri-oval located just north of the Las Vegas Strip. Built in 1996, it has become a cornerstone of the NASCAR Cup Series and also hosts NHRA, ARCA, and other events across its massive motorsport complex.

Track Specs

  • Length: 1.5 miles (2.41 km)
  • Banking: 20° in the turns, 9° on the tri-oval frontstretch, 3° on the backstretch
  • Surface: Asphalt
  • Opened: 1996

Driving Tips

  • Line Options: The middle and high lanes often provide better momentum in longer runs. The bottom works on restarts, but tires wear quicker there.
  • Tire Management: Like most 1.5-mile ovals, tire conservation separates short-run speed from long-run pace.
  • Drafting: Side drafting down the straights is essential for overtakes. Pack racing can form, especially in stock cars.
  • Pit Road: Entry is tricky off Turn 4 under green. Clean execution through pit cycles often determines race outcomes.

In iRacing, Las Vegas provides one of the most balanced intermediate oval experiences, combining multiple racing lines with strategy-driven competition.

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]]> Las Vegas Motor Speedway joined iRacing on February 9, 2010, as part of the 2010 Season 1 build. Its arrival added another key 1.5-mile oval to the service, strengthening the lineup of NASCAR intermediate tracks available to members.

The release brought the full oval layout to the sim, allowing NASCAR Cup, Xfinity, and Truck Series drivers to race on the same surface that hosts the annual Pennzoil 400 and South Point 400. Over time, the track has also been updated in iRacing with improved visuals and support for additional series, ensuring it remains a staple of the sim’s oval schedule.

What makes it unique

  • Length: 1.5 miles / 2.41 km
  • Banking: 20 degrees
  • Events: major NASCAR series races

Las Vegas in iRacing brings exciting intermediate oval racing to the sim.

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