Who will Win when NASCAR Races in Las Vegas Sunday?

Posted on February 28, 2019
Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube
LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 04: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Jimmy John’s Ford, crosses the finish line to win the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 4, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo courtesy of NASCARmedia.com/by Robert Laberge/Getty Images)

The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series is heading to Las Vegas Motor Speedway this weekend for the Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube.

The drivers and teams have had two races to begin to adjust to the new aero package, new crew chiefs, team members and other changes for this season. While they may not be 100% adjusted yet, this weekend could produce some of the best racing this year.

The Las Vegas Motor Speedway is similar in size and shape to last week’s race in Atlanta. There are some subtle differences in the tack. There is also a huge difference in climate from Atlanta to the desert of Las Vegas. There will still be some challenges for drivers, crew chiefs and team members this weekend.

Here is a look at what the teams will be dealing with and which active drivers have performed the best at this track during their careers.

Las Vegas Motor Speedway Data
Track Size: 1.5-miles
Banking/Turns 1 & 2: 20 degrees
Banking/Turns 3 & 4: 20 degrees
Banking/Frontstretch: 9 degrees
Banking/Backstretch: 9 degrees
Frontstretch Length:  2,275 feet
Backstretch Length:  1,572 feet

Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube Data
Season Race #: 3 of 36 (03-03-19)
Race Length: 267 laps
Stage 1 & 2 Length: 80 laps (each)
Final Stage Length: 107 laps

Top 10 Driver Ratings at Las Vegas
Jimmie Johnson…………………… 106.7
Kyle Busch…………………………. 102.6
Kevin Harvick……………………… 100.4
Joey Logano…………………………. 98.9
Martin Truex Jr……………………… 95.6
Ryan Blaney…………………………. 95.0
Kyle Larson………………………….. 94.9
Brad Keselowski……………………. 94.7
Chase Elliott…………………………. 89.8
Erik Jones……………………………. 88.6
Note: Driver Ratings compiled from 2005-2018 races (15 total) among active drivers at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Active Drivers with Wins at Las Vegas
Jimmie Johnson – 4 wins
Bard Keselowski – 3 wins (including fall 2018 race)
Kevin Harvick – 2 wins (including this race in 2018)
Martin Truex Jr. – 1 win
Kyle Busch – 1 win

The 2019 Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube will get started at 2:30 PM central time (3:30 PM eastern time) Sunday, March 3rd at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

By: Buck Stevens

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