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Las Vegas Motor Speedway: Fast Facts

 7000 Las Vegas Blvd. N.
Las Vegas, NV 89030
702-644-4444
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Price:

  • Varies by race/event

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    • Vegas4Visitors Rating: A

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    Las Vegas Motor Speedway: The Low Down
    What Is It?
    One of the premiere auto racing facilities in the world with a 1.5 mile oval, a drag strip, a dirt track, and more.

    Where Is It?
    It's on Las Vegas Blvd. but about 15 miles north of The Strip. The fastest way to get there is via I-15, exit at Speedway Boulevard. Some hotels will have shuttles to the facility during big events but most of the time you'll either need to drive, cab, or bus it. It's worth noting that traffic in and out of the place on big race days can be terrible.
    Is It Worth the Cost?
    Prices vary by event and how good the seats are so it depends on how much you're paying, where you're sitting, and what you're seeing.
    Why Should I Go Here?
    Because you feel the need... the need for speed! Or you just really like auto racing and it's the only facility of its kind within 300 miles.
    What Else Do I Need To Know?
    They offer tours of the facility for a really reasonable fee (see full review below). Also, there are several driving schools that offer you a chance to release your inner race car driver including the Richard Petty Driving Experience.
    What's the Bottom Line?
    This is a great facility and not just because there is nothing else like it in the state.
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    Las Vegas Motor Speedway: Full Review
    The Las Vegas Motor Speedway, located on 1500 acres about 12 miles north of Downtown Las Vegas, is one of the premier racing facilities in the country featuring a a 1.5 Mile "D" shaped oval (with a road course in the in-field) an NHRA approved 1/4 mile drag strip, a 3/8 mile paved oval, and a dirt track.

    The LVMS hosts every major touring series in the country, Most of these events are sold out months in advance but the practice and qualifying sessions usually have seats available. Nearly every weekend from February to November there is something going on, from kart racing to high school drags to the Saturday night "bombers" on the dirt track. Some of the events like the Friday Night Drags are open to anyone with a driver's license and for $15 you can even race your rental car... not that we encourage that of course.

    If looking like a racer is more your speed (get it?), there's a big gift shop wit a large selection of logo items for sale, although be warned - it isn't cheap to look fast.

    One of the best deals going is a tour of the grounds for $8.00, which will take you onto all of the tracks, into a luxury suite, and the in-field.

    Finally there are several driving schools - The Richard Petty Driving Experience and the Mario Andretti Racing School to name a couple.

    For a racing fan LVMS is just the place to go when you get tired of the action on The Strip. One of our V4V associates has competed on the Drag Strip and road course and they believe it is one of the best racing facilities they have ever been to.

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