The Diamond In The Desert
Las Vegas Motor Speedway is The Diamond In The Desert. And it is exciting NASCAR racing at it's best. It is a one and half mile D-shaped oval that has been hosting races since 1996.
Come along with me and learn a bit more about this desert beauty.
Sprint Cup Testing At Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Watch a few NASCAR laps at The Diamond In The Desert.
Las Vegas Motor Speedway NASCAR Testing
Drivers test during the two-day session of Preseason Thunder at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
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7000 Las Vegas Boulevard North : Las Vegas, Nevada 89115
A Brief History Of Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Las Vegas Motor Speedway On Wikipedia
Las Vegas Motor Speedway, located in Clark County, Nevada, just outside Las Vegas, is a 1,200 acre (4.9 km²) complex of multiple tracks for automobile racing. The complex is owned by Speedway Motorsports, Inc., which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The drag strip, known as The Strip, is open every other Friday night for locals to drag race in what is called the Midnight Mayhem program. This is an effort to get street racing off of local streets and into a safer environment.
The track is used by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department as their driver training facility.
Las Vegas Motor Speedway Track Map
Las Vegas Motor Speedway On The Internet
- Las Vegas Motor Speedway
- Las Vegas Motor Speedway Official Website
- NASCAR.com
- Las Vegas Motor Speedway page at NASCAR.com
- Jayski's Site
- Las Vegas Motor Speedway News/Rumors
NASCAR On DVD
Las Vegas Motor Speedway Photos
Cool Pictures Of The Diamond In The Desert From Flickr
NASCAR 2008 Schedule At Las Vegas Motor Speedway
- Friday, February 29 ~~ Qualifying for the UAW-Dodge 400 3:40 p.m.
- Saturday, March 1 ~~ NASCAR Nationwide Series Sam's Town 300
1:30 p.m. - Sunday, March 2 ~~ NASCAR Sprint Cup UAW Dodge 400
1:30 p.m. - September 20, 2008 ~~ NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Qwik Liner Las Vegas 350
6:00 PM
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NASCAR Records At Las Vegas Motor Speedway
- NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Qualifying: Kasey Kahne, 29.212 sec. (184.856 mph), 2007
- NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Race: Mark Martin, 2 hrs. 43 min. 58 sec. (146.554 mph), 1998
- NASCAR Nationwide Series Qualifying: Kevin Harvick, 29.816 sec. (181.111 mph), 2007
- NASCAR Nationwide Series Race: Jeff Burton, 2 hrs. 13 min. 13 sec. (135.118 mph), 2000
- NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Qualifying: Mike Skinner, 30.326 sec. (178.065 mph), 2006
- NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Race: David Starr, 1 hr. 37 min. 3 sec. (135.394 mph), 2002
Where Is Las Vegas, Nevada?
How Do I Get To Las Vegas Motor Speedway If I'm Driving?
Do You Need To Fly To Nevada?
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What Is Las Vegas, NV All About?
Some hometown stat's on the home of The Diamond In The Desert.
The population of 89115 is 66,480.
That's #483 out of all 42,305 zip codes.
44% of the population is white, which is 30 points less than the national average.
The average household income in 89115 is $31,370, which is $1,672 more than the typical average.
This contributes to the average house being worth $98,900. When the survey was done in 2000, that represented a difference of 26% from the typical value.
Men make up 40% of the population, and the typical age in this part of NV is 26.4.
Stats about: Las Vegas, NV
Population: 66,480Number of Households: 18,698
Average House Value: $98,900
Average Income per Household: $31,370
Elevation: 2,028 ft
Population Breakdown:
What Is The Weather Like In Las Vegas, Nevada?
Current weather conditions in Las Vegas, NV (89115)
Local Pollen Reports
102°F (Feels like 97°F)
Last update: 7/11/09 11:55 AM PDT
Humidity: 11%Visibility: 10.0 mi
Dew Point: 38°F
UV Index: 10 (Lawn and Garden Weather)
Barometer: 29.95in falling
Moon: Rush Hour Traffic
Wind: 3mph From: Airport Conditions
Today
Fair
High: 105°F
Low: 83°F
Sunrise: 5:32 AM
Sunset: 7:59 PM
Sunday
Jul 12
Partly Cloudy
High: 109°F
Low: 83°F
Sunrise: 5:33 AM
Sunset: 7:59 PM
Monday
Jul 13
Sunny
High: 108°F
Low: 82°F
Sunrise: 5:34 AM
Sunset: 7:59 PM
Tuesday
Jul 14
Sunny
High: 107°F
Low: 82°F
Sunrise: 5:34 AM
Sunset: 7:58 PM
Full NASCAR Sprint Cup 2008 Schedule
- 2/09/08 ~~ Budweiser Shootout ~~ Daytona International Speedway
- 2/14/08 ~~ Gatorade Duel 1 & 2 ~~ Daytona International Speedway
- 2/17/08 ~~ Daytona 500 ~~ Daytona International Speedway
- 2/24/08 ~~ Auto Club 500 ~~ California Speedway
- 3/02/08 ~~ UAW Dodge 400 ~~ Las Vegas Motor Speedway
- 3/09/08 ~~ Kobalt Tools 500 ~~ Atlanta Motor Speedway
- 3/16/08 ~~ Food City 500 ~~ Bristol Motor Speedway
- 3/30/08 ~~ Goody's Cool Orange 500 ~~ Martinsville Speedway
- 4/06/08 ~~ Samsung 500 ~~ Texas Motor Speedway
- 4/12/08 ~~ Subway Fresh 500 ~~ Phoenix International Raceway
- 4/27/08 ~~ Aarons' 499 ~~ Talladega Superspeedway
- 5/03/08 ~~ Crown Royal 400 ~~ Richmond International Speedway
- 5/10/08 ~~ Dodge Challenger 500 ~~ Darlington Raceway
- 5/17/08 ~~ Sprint All-Star Challenge ~~ Lowe's Motor Speedway
- 5/25/08 ~~ Coca Cola 600 ~~ Lowe's Motor Speedway
- 6/01/08 ~~ Autism Speaks 400 ~~ Dover Downs International Speedway
- 6/08/08 ~~ Pocono 500 ~~ Pocono Raceway
- 6/15/08 ~~ Citizens Bank 400 ~~ Michigan International Speedway
- 6/22/08 ~~ Toyota/Save Mart 350 ~~ Infineon Raceway
- 6/29/08 ~~ Lenox Industrial Tools 300 ~~ New Hampshire International Speedway
- 7/05/08 ~~ Pepsi 400 ~~ Daytona International Speedway
- 7/12/08 ~~ USG Sheetrock 400 ~~ Chicagoland Speedway
- 7/27/08 ~~ Allstate 400 at the Brickyard ~~ Indianapolis Motor Speedway
- 8/03/08 ~~ Pennsylvania 500 ~~ Pocono Raceway
- 8/10/08 ~~ Centurion Boats at The Glen ~~ Watkins Glen International
- 8/17/08 ~~ 3M Performance 400 ~~ Michigan International Speedway
- 8/23/08 ~~ Sharpie 500 ~~ Bristol Motor Speedway
- 8/31/08 ~~ Sharp Aquos 500 ~~ California Speedway
- 9/06/08 ~~ Chevrolet Rock & Roll 400 ~~ Richmond International Speedway
- 9/14/08 ~~ Sylvania 300 ~~ New Hampshire International Speedway
- 9/21/08 ~~ Dover 400 ~~ Dover International Speedway
- 9/28/08 ~~ Kansas 400 ~~ Kansas Speedway
- 10/05/08 ~~ UAW-Ford 500 ~~ Talladega Superspeedway
- 10/11/08 ~~ Bank of America 500 ~~ Lowe's Motor Speedway
- 10/19/08 ~~ Subway 500 ~~ Martinsville Speedway
- 10/26/08 ~~ Pep Boys Auto 500 ~~ Atlanta Motor Speedway
- 11/02/08 ~~ Dickies 500 ~~ Texas Motor Speedway
- 11/09/08 ~~ Checker Auto Parts 500 ~~ Phoenix International Raceway
- 11/16/08 ~~ Ford 400 ~~ Homestead-Miami Speedway
Spotlight On: The Physics Of Speed
The Physics of NASCAR: How to Make Steel + Gas + Rubber = Speed
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In this fast-paced investigation into the adrenaline-pumping world of NASCAR, a physicist with a passion uncovers what happens when the rubber hits the road and 800- horsepower vehicles compete at 190 miles per hour only inches from one another.
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What Else Goes On At Las Vegas Motor Speedway When NASCAR Isn't There?
- Las Vegas Dirt Classic: February 28 and 29, 2008
- The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway: The Strip runs a jam packed schedule of drag racing. For the full schedule go to The Strip At LVMS
- The Bullring is a 3/8ths mile paved oval and also has a complete schedule. For details, go to The Bullring at LVMS.
Fan Notes For Las Vegas Motor Speedway
So, what do you think of Las Vegas Motor Speedway? Have you ever been to a race here?
Is the Las Vegas Motor Speedway your favorite track for NASCAR? If not, which one is?
Leave me a note here and let me know your thoughts and opinions, or just say hello.
Please, post no links, they won't be activated. Thanks.
KimGiancaterino wrote...
My husband has raced at this track. I really enjoy your series!
Posted April 17, 2008
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