Mar 16, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver William Byron (24) leads a group during the Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

NASCAR has been waiting for the Round of 8 opening weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for months, and it has finally arrived. The world's best stock-car drivers will tackle Las Vegas, looking for a big win in the South Point 400. The fans are excited to experience the atmosphere, but how can they take it to the next level?

Below, we dive into ways to enhance your experience at Las Vegas this weekend!

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Make Las Vegas parking easier with a premium upgrade

If you want to make your parking experience easier in Las Vegas, there are premium options. You can purchase the Lucky 7 VIP Parking Pass on the Las Vegas Motor Speedway website. This pass is the closest parking area to the main grandstands. It has a dedicated exit lane from the speedway following the event and is low-priced and valid for the weekend.

Neon Garage / Pit Viewing Area Pass

The Neon Garage / Pit Viewing Area Pass allows you to experience a wide variety of live entertainment options, enjoy specialty concessions, view Victory Lane celebrations each day, get up close during Driver Question & Answer sessions and tech inspections, and see a unique view of the race action from the Pit Viewing Area.

Passes are available for Saturday, Sunday, or the entire weekend.

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Purhcase the Pre-Race Track Pass at Las Vegas

The Pre-Race Track Pass allows you to watch all the pre-race activities on the stage before the green flag at Las Vegas. Fans can stand on the racing surface and see the pre-race concert by country music artist DINER, driver introductions, presentations, and VIPs. You can also access the Drivers' Red Carpet for autograph opportunities as they walk to the pre-race stage.

These passes are only available on Sunday and don't apply to the NASCAR Xfinity Series race on Saturday evening.

Rent Racing Electronics Scanners for the weekend

If you need scanners for the 2025 South Point 400, the Racing Electronics Scanner Rental program is a perfect way to elevate your experience. After purchasing your Racing Electronics rental, you'll receive an email when your mobile ticket is available for download. Vouchers will be digital and redeemable at the Racing Electronics trailer on-site during the event.

Enjoy the live entertainment at Las Vegas in the Fan Zone, front stretch

The great amount of live entertainment in Las Vegas will enhance your experience. The Fan Zone will feature several singers and bands, including Tim Dugger, School of Rock Band, Buzzuka Joe Band, Contraband Band, Beyond The Arrow Band, and DJ Paul. Plus, the pre-race concert on the front stretch will be held by DINER.

The concert will be held on the start-finish line at 1:00 p.m., 50 minutes before driver introductions.

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This article originally appeared on Motorsports Wire: Upgrade NASCAR experience for 2025 South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Reporting by Austin Konenski, Motorsports Wire / Motorsports Wire

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