Weather Forecast for Las Vegas Motor Speedway’s Spring 2026 NASCAR Race Weekend

What’s Happening?

NASCAR’s West Coast swing is coming to an end, but before teams head back East, one last race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway lies in the way. So, whether you are going to be at the track or home, what does the forecast look like for the race weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada?

• Las Vegas Motor Speedway opened in 1996 as NASCAR’s most western intermediate or 1.5-mile speedway. Though it is a part of the Speedway Motorsports track lineup, LVMS has a somewhat unique shape compared to other intermediates in its track roster.
• The track hosted its first races in 1996, with the IndyCar Series and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series hosting events. The track would not host its first NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race until 1997, and its first Cup Series race until 1998.
• With its location in the desert of Nevada, LVMS has a history of decent weather for race weekends. Unfortunately, that doesn’t mean it isn’t immune to delays and bad weather.

Weekend Weather Forecast

• Via the National Weather Service
• All Listed Times PT (Local)

Saturday, March 14: O’Reilly Auto Parts Series The LiUNA! | 2:30 PM on The CW

Before the OAP Series Race (10:00 AM – 2:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 86°F at 2:00 PM
• Precipitation Chance: 0% Chance
• Wind: 2 to 6 MPH

During the OAP Series Race (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 89°F at 4:00 PM
• Precipitation Chance: 0% Chance
• Wind: 6 to 7 MPH

After the OAP Series Race (6:00 PM – 9:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 86°F at 6:00 PM
• Precipitation Chance: 0% Chance
• Wind: 6 to 7 MPH

Sunday, March 15: Cup Series Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube | 1:30 PM on FS1

Before the Cup Series Race (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 84°F at 1:00 PM
• Precipitation Chance: 0% Chance
• Wind: 6 to 7 MPH

During the Cup Series Race (1:00 PM – 5:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 90°F at 4:00 PM
• Precipitation Chance: 0% Chance
• Wind: 7 MPH

After the Cup Series Race (5:00 PM – 9:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 87°F at 5:00 PM
• Precipitation Chance: 0% Chance
• Wind: 7 MPH

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