What’s Happening?

This weekend, the NASCAR Xfinity and Cup Series head to Las Vegas Motor Speedway for its playoff weekend. Whether you are at the track or home, what does the forecast look like for this weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada?

• Las Vegas Motor Speedway marks a turning point in the NASCAR Cup Series season, as the final intermediate race of the season and, most importantly, the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs. As part of NASCAR’s win-and-in system, the 2022 and 2024 races at LVMS ultimately decided the NASCAR Cup Series champion.
• Las Vegas has been a part of the NASCAR Xfinity Series schedule since 1997, and the NASCAR Cup Series schedule since 1998. But, in 2018, both series earned a second date at the track, one that plays a key role in the NASCAR Playoff calendar.
• Of all the tracks on NASCAR’s west coast, Las Vegas may have the best track record of good-weather race weekends.

Weekend Weather Forecast via the National Weather Service (All Listed Times CT)

Saturday, October 11: NASCAR Xfinity Series Focused Health 302 on The CW [TV] & MRN [Radio] – 1:30 PM

Before the Race (12:00 PM – 4:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 82°F at 1:00 PM
• Precipitation: 27% Chance From 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
• Wind: 11 mph

During the Race (4:00 PM – 7:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 82°F at 4:00 PM
• Precipitation: 14% Chance From 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
• Wind: 11 mph

After the Race (7:00 PM – 10:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 80°F at 7:00 PM
• Precipitation: 14% Chance From 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
• Wind: 10 mph

Sunday, October 12: Cup Series South Points 400 on USA [TV] & MRN [Radio] – 12:30 PM

Before the Race (11:00 AM – 2:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 76°F at 1:00 PM
• Precipitation: 7% Chance From 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
• Wind: 8 mph

During the Race (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 78°F at 3:00 PM
• Precipitation: 4% Chance From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
• Wind: 7 mph

After the Race (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 75°F at 6:00 PM
• Precipitation: 4% Chance From 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
• Wind: 6 mph

Note: This article will be updated with a more accurate and detailed forecast as the race weekend nears.