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“Lost His Mind” – 23XI Insider Gives Damning Verdict on Bubba Wallace’s Behavior in Kyle Larson Altercation
Bubba Wallace's spotter, Freddie Kraft finally reveals his point of view and opinion on what transpired between his driver and Kyle Larson.
NASCAR Fans Asks Bubba Wallace to “Take Some Pointers” From This Video of Kyle Busch and Ryan Blaney
NASCAR fans ask 23XI Racing's Bubba Wallace to take notes from Kyle Busch after his 'big baby' tantrum at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Unseen Clip of Dale Earnhardt Jr’s Reaction to Bubba Wallace’s Blatant Assault of Kyle Larson Fuels Fan Theory
Fans found a previously unseen clip of Dale Earnhardt Jr reacting to the Bubba Wallace and Kyle Larson wreck at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Bubba Wallace Branded a Hypocrite After He Got Dale Earnhardt Jr to Agree on “A**” Whooping, for Something He Did to Kyle Larson, in Unearthed Video
Fans mad at Bubba Wallace brand him as a 'hypocrite' after a video of him asking Dale Earnhardt Jr to agree on "A** whopping' resurface.
Official NASCAR Analyst Exposes Bubba Wallace After Data from Kyle Larson Wreck is Shown to the World
Following the Bubba Wallace and Kyle Larson incident at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, a NASCAR insider reveals details of Wallace's car's data.
“I’m Hopeful” – Kurt Busch Breaks Silence and Aims to Return to Racing, Days After Announcing Shock Retirement
Earlier at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Kurt Busch made a return to the NASCAR arena for the first time since his Pocono crash.
Before Retiring From NASCAR, Kurt Busch Sought to ‘Try his Hand’ in the NHL Once
Back in 2018, NASCAR driver Kurt Busch and NHL player Deryk Engelland decided to swap careers for a while and show each other their worlds
Kyle Larson Finds an Unlikely Ally Against Bubba Wallace in Twitter Scuffle After Las Vegas Blowup
Hendrick Motorsports driver Kyle Larson finds an unexpected ally who defended him against 23XI driver Bubba Wallace publically on Twitter.
Joe Gibbs Blamed for Latest Kyle Busch Disaster After Giving Him Denny Hamlin’s “Incompetent” Pit Crew
Kyle Busch endured a nightmarish home race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, with a spin and a loose wheel, but still finished in 3rd place.
“They can look at it forever” – Kyle Busch Takes Massive Dig at JGR after Acrimonious Exit
Kyle Busch vows to leave a mark at Joe Gibbs Racing and make them regret losing him after they controversially fired him earlier this season.
Kyle Larson Dares NASCAR To Penalize Bubba Wallace amid Kurt Busch-Alex Bowman Injury Fiasco
Despite not retaliating, Kyle Larson dares NASCAR to penalize Bubba Wallace after he wrecked him intentionally, stressing on the unsafe cars.
Chase Elliott Under Scanner After He Allegedly Took the Fall for Hendrick Motorsports’ Failures in Vegas: “Fell on the Sword for Alan Again”
Earlier at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Chase Elliott and Hendrick Motorsports endured a nightmare race, but the #9 driver blamed himself.
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Mar 7, 2021; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson (5) cellebrates his victory in the Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Las Vegas Motor Speedway- 2021 Latest News, Winners, Qualifying, Track
Las Vegas Motor Speedway, situated in Clark County, Nevada in Las Vegas, Nevada around 15 miles upper east of the Las Vegas Strip, is a 1,200-acre of land (490 ha) complex of various tracks for motorsports dashing. The complex is possessed by Speedway Motorsports, Inc.
History
Following the last conclusion of Stardust International Raceway in 1971, plans were produced for another racing facility in Las Vegas - the Las Vegas Speedrome. Situated in the far upper east corner of the Las Vegas Valley, the Speedrome comprised of a street course and drag strip, opening in 1972. Alexander Rodriguez leased the facility from the City of Las Vegas, and added the 3/8-mile short track in 1985 after the conclusion of Craig Road Speedway in 1983.
Ralph Engelstad of the Imperial Palace bought the track in 1989, renaming the office Las Vegas Speedway Park. Engelstad cooperated with William Bennett of the Sahara Hotel and opened another $72 million superspeedway on the site in September 1996.
The main race at the speedway was on September 15 with an IndyCar occasion, which was won by Richie Hearn. A NASCAR Truck Series race continued in November. In December 1998, Speedway Motorsports bought Las Vegas Motor Speedway from Engelstad and Bennett for $215 million.
Veteran motorsports publicist Chris Powell was named the speedway's president and general manager and still holds that position today.
2021 Race
Kevin Harvick started on the pole ahead of Homestead winner William Byron. Kyle Larson led 103 of 267 laps in the NASCAR Cup Series‘ Pennzoil 400 at the Speedway en route to the victory.
Quick Facts
| Location | Las Vegas Motor Speedway 7000 N. Las Vegas Blvd. |
| Operator | Speedway Motorsports, Inc. |
| Major Events | NASCAR Cup Series Pennzoil 400 South Point 400 NASCAR Xfinity Series Alsco Uniforms 300 Alsco Uniforms 302 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Bucked Up 200 World of Westgate 200 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series NHRA World Finals Baja 1000 (Qualifying for Trophy Trucks and Class 1) K&N Spring Fling Million bracket race |
| Length | 1.5 mi (2.41 km) |
| Most Wins | Jimmie Johnson (4) |
| Most Starts | Kurt Busch, Kevin Harvick (20) |
| Poles | Kasey Kahne (3) |
