Hold onto your hats, NASCAR fans! The playoffs are heating up, and Las Vegas is about to become a battleground! We're talking high stakes, intense competition, and dreams of a championship on the line. This weekend, both the NASCAR Cup Series and the Xfinity Series roar into Las Vegas Motor Speedway to kick off their respective Round of 8. To keep you in the loop with all the essential information, from qualifying orders to race results, bookmark this page and check back often. We'll be updating it with everything you need to know.
RELATED: Get the full weekend schedule here! (https://www.nascar.com/weekend-schedule/weekend-schedule-for-2025-las-vegas-motor-speedway-fall-race/) and don't miss a moment with the TV listings (https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2025/09/28/nascar-tv-guide/)
Let's dive into the details:
NASCAR Cup Series
Race day: Sunday at 5:30 p.m. ET on the USA Network. (https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2025/01/28/how-to-watch-nascar-races-on-nbc-usa-network-peacock-nbc-sports-app/) Make sure you tune in – this is a race you won't want to miss! Below, you'll find all the crucial links that will be updated as information becomes available. Think of this as your one-stop shop for all things Vegas Cup Series!
Tires: Teams will have access to ten sets of tires throughout the weekend. This includes eight new sets specifically for the race, one set carried over from qualifying, and one set for practice. Tire management is always key at Vegas, especially with the abrasive track surface. (https://www.jayski.com/2025/10/07/goodyear-racing-notes-las-vegas-motor-speedway/)
- Entry List (https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2025/10/06/2025-nascar-cup-series-entry-list-for-las-vegas-motor-speedway-playoff-race/)
- Qualifying Order (https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2025/10/08/nascar-cup-series-qualifying-order-for-las-vegas-playoff-race/)
- Practice Results (https://www.nascar.com/live-results/nascar-cup-series/south-point-400/?section=leaderboard-practice-practice1)
- Practice Lap Averages (https://www.nascar.com/live-results/nascar-cup-series/south-point-400/?section=leaderboard-practice-practice1)
- Practice Lap Times (https://www.nascar.com/live-results/nascar-cup-series/south-point-400/?section=leaderboard-practice-practice1)
- Qualifying Results (https://www.nascar.com/live-results/nascar-cup-series/south-point-400/?section=leaderboard-qualifying-qualifying1)
- Pit Stalls (https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2025/10/11/2025-las-vegas-playoff-weekend-pit-stall-assignments/)
- Stage 1 Results
- Stage 2 Results
- Unofficial Results
NASCAR Xfinity Series
Race day: Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET on The CW. (https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2025/01/28/how-to-watch-nascar-xfinity-series-on-the-cw/) Get ready for some Saturday night racing action! Just like with the Cup Series, we'll be updating the links below with all the latest information as it becomes available.
Tires: The Xfinity teams will have a slightly smaller tire allotment compared to Cup, with six sets available for the weekend. This includes four new race sets, one qualifying set, and one practice set. Strategy around tire conservation will be critical for a good finish. (https://www.jayski.com/2025/10/07/goodyear-racing-notes-las-vegas-motor-speedway/)
- Entry List (https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2025/10/06/2025-nascar-xfinity-series-entry-list-for-las-vegas-motor-speedway-playoff-race/)
- Qualifying Order (https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2025/10/08/nascar-xfinity-series-qualifying-order-for-las-vegas-playoff-race/)
- Practice Results (https://www.nascar.com/live-results/nascar-xfinity-series/focused-health-302/?section=leaderboard-practice-practice1)
- Practice Lap Averages (https://www.nascar.com/live-results/nascar-xfinity-series/focused-health-302/?section=leaderboard-practice-averages)
- Practice Lap Times (https://www.nascar.com/live-results/nascar-xfinity-series/focused-health-302/?section=leaderboard-practice-times)
- Qualifying Results (https://www.nascar.com/live-results/nascar-xfinity-series/focused-health-302/?section=leaderboard-qualifying-qualifying1)
- Pit Stalls (https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2025/10/11/2025-las-vegas-playoff-weekend-pit-stall-assignments/)
- Stage 1 Results (https://www.nascar.com/live-results/nascar-xfinity-series/focused-health-302/?section=leaderboard-race-results1)
- Stage 2 Results (https://www.nascar.com/live-results/nascar-xfinity-series/focused-health-302/?section=leaderboard-race-results2)
- Unofficial Results
Now, here's a thought: With tire wear being such a significant factor at Las Vegas, do you think teams should be allowed to use more sets of tires during the race? Some argue it would lead to more aggressive racing and exciting finishes. Others believe it would take away from the strategic element of tire management. What's your take? Let us know in the comments below!
