Oct 20, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Ross Chastain (1) leads a group during the South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

NASCAR is ready to take on the South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. After a thrilling weekend of racing at the Charlotte ROVAL, the world's best stock-car drivers will compete at Las Vegas, with the 2025 NASCAR season winding down. It will be a fun weekend of racing, and fans are excited to celebrate NASCAR's return to Las Vegas.

Below, we dive into five must-do activities around Las Vegas during the 2025 NASCAR playoffs weekend.

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Watch CARS Tour West, ARCA Menards Series West race at The Bullring

While NASCAR will be on track at Las Vegas, the CARS Tour West and ARCA Menards Series West will be competing at a different track. On Friday, both series will run at The Bullring, making this a fun activity if you only planned on coming for the weekend. Tickets are available on the Las Vegas Motor Speedway website.

Enjoy the NASCAR Hauler Parade on Friday

On Friday, the NASCAR Hauler Parade will take place in Las Vegas. This free, public event will kick off at 3:00 p.m. local time outside the speedway. The parade is part of the speedway's "Free Friday" activities, which also include the Fan Zone, live music, vendors, and more. Plus, the races at The Bullring follow the parade.

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Take part in Speedway Children's Charities Auction with Ross Chastain

The Speedway Children's Charities Live Auction with Ross Chastain will take place on Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. local time in The Draft Bar. You will be able to bid on unique pieces of racing memorabilia and once-in-a-lifetime experiences while enjoying coffee and pastries. Plus, this includes a live Q&A session with Chastain.

Tickets are $20 per adult. The Draft Bar is accessed via elevator one at Tower One on the Speedway concourse.

Have fun in the Fan Zone at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

The Fan Zone at Las Vegas is a great way to enjoy your pre-race experience. It includes live music, vendor booths, interactive exhibits, driver appearances, autograph sessions, merchandise trailers with driver and team gear, and more. The Fan Zone is the place to be throughout the NASCAR playoff weekend.

Attend live concerts in the Fan Zone

While there are plenty of fun things to do in the Fan Zone, several live concerts will elevate your experience. Several singers and bands, such as Tim Dugger, School of Rock Band, Buzzuka Joe Band, Contraband Band, Beyond The Arrow Band, and DJ Paul, will be present. It is an excellent way to enjoy music during the NASCAR weekend in Las Vegas.

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This article originally appeared on Motorsports Wire: 5 must-do activities around Las Vegas Motor Speedway during NASCAR playoff weekend

Reporting by Austin Konenski, Motorsports Wire / Motorsports Wire

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