Fans attending the NASCAR playoff race weekend in Las Vegas will have multiple opportunities to meet and interact with their favorite drivers right before the racing action begins.

Fans can get a head start on spotting some of their favorite drivers if they head on down to the South Point Hotel, Casino, & Spa on Friday, Oct. 18, to see several NASCAR drivers embracing the Las Vegas spirit in the Brendan Gaughan Celebrity Blackjack Tournament. Celebrities scheduled to appear include current Cup Series drivers Daniel Suárez, Daniel Hemric, Noah Gragson, former NASCAR champion Ken Schrader, and Two-time NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series champion Todd Bodine.

Thursday, Oct. 17

  • Walmart – 1807 W. Craig Road, North Las Vegas, NV 89032
    • Noon - 6 p.m. Coca-Cola Racing Show / LVMS Pace Car

Friday, Oct. 18

  • 2:15 p.m. Aric Almirola (Toyota Racing Experience / Fan Zone)
  • Walmart – 5200 S. Fort Apache Road, Las Vegas, NV 89148
    • Noon - 6 p.m. Coca-Cola Racing Show / Pit Boss / LVMS Pace Car
    • 1 p.m. Joey Logano appearance
  • Smith's Marketplace - 9710 W. Skye Canyon Park Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89166
    • 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. appearance

Saturday, Oct. 19

  • 12 p.m. Kyle Busch (RCR Merch Trailer)
  • 12:45 p.m. Cole Custer & Riley Herbst (Ford Performance Merchandise Hauler / Fan Zone)
  • 1 p.m. Corey Heim (Toyota Racing Experience / Fan Zone)
  • 2:15 p.m. Aric Almirola (Toyota Racing Experience / Fan Zone)
  • 2:30 p.m. Ken Schrader (Fan Zone Stage)
  • 3:30 p.m. Ken Schrader (Neon Garage Stage)
  • Smith’s – 845 E. Lake Mead Parkway, Henderson, NV 89015
    • 1-7 p.m. Coca-Cola Racing Car Show
    • 4 p.m. Kyle Petty appearance
  • Bass Pro Shops - 8200 Dean Martin Dr. Las Vegas, NV 89139
    • 6 p.m. Martin Truex Jr.

Sunday, Oct. 20

  • 8:15 a.m. Kyle Petty (Fan Zone Stage)
  • 8:30 a.m. Ken Schrader (Neon Garage Stage)
  • 8:30 a.m. Denny Hamlin (Fan Zone Stage)
  • 8:30 a.m. Ryan Preece (Ford Performance Trailer)
  • 8:35 a.m. Bubba Wallace (SCC Live Auction in the Draft Bar)
  • 8:45 a.m. Chase Elliott (South Point Display / Fan Zone)
  • 8:45 a.m. Joey Logano (Neon Garage Stage)
  • 8:45 a.m. John Hunter Nemechek (Fan Zone Stage)
  • 8:50 a.m. Ty Gibbs (Toyota Racing Experience / Fan Zone)
  • 9:00 a.m. Daniel Hemric (South Point Display / Fan Zone)
  • 9:00 a.m. Michael McDowell (Neon Garage Stage)
  • 9:00 a.m. Shane van Gisbergen (Fan Zone Stage)
  • 9:00 a.m. Samantha Busch (LVMS Gift Shop)
  • 9:15 a.m. Josh Berry (Neon Garage Stage)
  • 9:15 a.m. Ken Schrader (South Point Display / Fan Zone)
  • 9:20 a.m. Martin Truex Jr. (Toyota Racing Experience / Fan Zone)
  • 9:30 a.m. Katie Grimes (Neon Garage Stage)
  • 9:30 a.m. Ken Schrader (Fan Zone Stage)
  • 9:30 a.m. Jimmie Johnson (Speedway Legends Fan Suite)
  • 9:30 a.m. Richard Petty (Speedway Legends Fan Suite)
  • 9:45 a.m. Brittany Force (Neon Garage Stage)
  • 10:00 a.m. Richard/Kyle Petty: Commemorative Hat Statue Dedication (between Richard Petty Terrace & Elevator 8)
  • Post Race: South Point 400 winner (Blackjack Club/*ticket required)


Tickets and Neon Garage add-ons are available online at www.lvms.com or by calling 1-800-644-4444. Weekend and single-day tickets are still available; race day tickets for children 12 and under are just $10 and free on Friday and Saturday when accompanying a paid adult.