Venue: Las Vegas Motor Speedway, 7000 North Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, Nevada (approximately 15 miles northeast of the Las Vegas Strip in Clark County).
Date & Time: Saturday, October 3, 2026. Green flag scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (4:30 p.m. PT local time). Gates typically open around 11:00 a.m. PT. Television: The CW (also available via ESPN Unlimited streaming in some markets). Radio: PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
Race Distance: 201 laps / 301.5–302 miles on the 1.5-mile asphalt intermediate oval.
Stages: Stage 1 ends at Lap 45; Stage 2 ends at Lap 90; Final Stage runs to Lap 201.
Series Context: Race 28 of 33 in the 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season and the fourth race of the nine-race Chase (playoffs) presented by Mobil 1. Thirty-six cars are entered. This is the fall date at the track during the shared NASCAR weekend with the Cup Series South Point 400 on Sunday.
Track Details
Las Vegas Motor Speedway is a 1.5-mile (2.4 km) D-shaped/tri-oval asphalt intermediate track, the same layout used by the Cup Series.
Banking: 20 degrees in Turns 1–2 and Turns 3–4; 9 degrees on both the frontstretch and backstretch.
Straightaways: Frontstretch approximately 2,275 feet; backstretch approximately 1,572 feet.
Characteristics: High-speed intermediate that emphasizes long-run speed, tire management, aero efficiency, and track position. Multiple racing grooves typically open up, especially as rubber builds and temperatures change. Clean air is valuable; restarts and late-race strategy often decide the outcome. The Neon Garage and Fan Zone provide extensive fan access and entertainment.
Weather Conditions
Forecast for Saturday, October 3: Sunny and hot with highs around 98°F (near 37°C). Light/variable winds and near-zero chance of precipitation. Temperatures should remain elevated into the evening race window before gradually cooling. Teams will manage heat-related tire degradation and setup adjustments as ambient and track temperatures shift from afternoon practice/qualifying into the night race.
Chase Standings
Sheldon Creed (Haas Factory Team No. 00 Chevrolet) – leads
Justin Allgaier (JR Motorsports No. 7 Chevrolet) – 11 points back
Carson Kvapil (JR Motorsports No. 1 Chevrolet)
Jesse Love (Richard Childress Racing No. 2 Chevrolet)
Other strong contenders in the top 10/12 include Sam Mayer, Corey Day, Sammy Smith, Taylor Gray, Austin Hill, and Parker Retzlaff. Creed leads the Chase; Allgaier (series wins leader with 6) is the closest pursuer and a consistent intermediate threat.
Key Driver Matchups & Recent Forms
Sheldon Creed vs. Justin Allgaier: The primary championship battle. Creed sits atop the standings after his Bristol win and has shown strong consistency (multiple top-10s). Allgaier, the wins leader (6) and JR Motorsports veteran, brings proven Las Vegas form, high laps-led totals, and long top-10 streaks at the track. A strong run by either could swing the points significantly.
JR Motorsports depth: Carson Kvapil (strong average finishes and recent wins) and Sammy Smith join Allgaier, giving the organization multiple threats for stage points and the win.
Richard Childress Racing: Jesse Love (defending series champion vibes in recent form) and Austin Hill (prior Las Vegas winner and stage winner) are solid intermediate performers.
Haas Factory Team / others: Sam Mayer (pole specialist this season) pairs with Creed. Joe Gibbs Racing entries (William Sawalich, Brandon Jones, Brent Crews) and Hendrick’s Corey Day add speed potential.
Watch for emerging talent and veterans like Harrison Burton or Dean Thompson for top-10 upside.
Allgaier has historically strong Las Vegas results and current momentum in top finishes. Creed’s recent win and points lead make him the man to beat. Intermediate specialists who excel in long runs and clean air should contend.
Race History at Las Vegas Motor Speedway (O’Reilly/Xfinity Series)
The series has a long history at the 1.5-mile oval. Justin Allgaier and Austin Hill are among the active drivers with prior wins at the track. The venue typically produces competitive racing with stage battles, multiple lead changes, and strategy-driven finishes. Front-row starts have historically been advantageous, though winners can emerge from deeper in the field with strong long-run speed. JR Motorsports holds a solid organizational record at the facility (multiple wins, top-5s, and top-10s over the years).
Betting Trends
Market lean favors established Chase contenders such as Justin Allgaier and Sheldon Creed, with Jesse Love, Carson Kvapil, Sam Mayer, and Corey Day also receiving attention. Head-to-head matchups and top-5/top-10 props are common. Intermediate tracks reward consistent speed and execution over pure underdogs, though heat and tire management can create opportunities for value plays.
Driver Odds
Justin Allgaier + 275
Jesse Love + 550
Carson Kvapil + 600
Brent Crews + 750
Sheldon Creed + 900
Taylor Gray + 1200
Sam Mayer + 1200
Corey Day + 1200
Austin Hill + 1200
Brandon Jones + 1400
William Sawalich + 2500
Sammy Smith + 2500
Ryan Sieg + 3000
Rajah Caruth + 3000
Parker Retzlaff + 6000
Lee Pulliam + 6000
Harrison Burton + 7000
Anthony Alfredo + 12000
Andrew Patterson + 15000
Jeremy Clements + 25000
Jeb Burton + 30000
Matt DiBenedetto + 50000
Dean Thompson + 50000
Patrick Staropoli + 90000
Kyle Sieg + 90000
Ryan Ellis + 100000
Mason Maggio + 100000
Lavar Scott + 100000
Josh Williams + 100000
Josh Bilicki + 100000
Joey Gase + 100000
Garrett Smithley + 100000
Dawson Cram + 100000
Brennan Poole + 100000
Blake Lothian + 100000
Blaine Perkins + 100000
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, October 2, 2026
