The Pennzoil 400 Presented by Jiffy Lube will stay on the Las Vegas Motor Speedway calendar every March through 2027. This marks a decade of Pennzoil’s title sponsorship and keeps a major NASCAR weekend anchored in Southern Nevada.
Pennzoil has locked in its title sponsorship for the Pennzoil 400 Presented by Jiffy Lube at Las Vegas Motor Speedway through 2027. The deal keeps the NASCAR Cup Series race as the main event on the city’s spring racing schedule. In 2027, the Pennzoil name will hit a ten-year milestone at the Speedway.
March in Las Vegas means racing. The Pennzoil 400 draws fans, teams, and sponsors from across the country. Pennzoil Marketing General Manager Fernanda Andrade calls Las Vegas a key market. She says the race is more than a contest on the track. It’s a place where customers and partners from all over North America meet face-to-face. Andrade points out that the weekend is a hub for business talks and building relationships in the lubricants world.
The 2027 Pennzoil 400 will be the 30th NASCAR Cup Series race held at Las Vegas Motor Speedway since the track's debut in 1998.
What the extension means for Las Vegas
Pennzoil and Speedway Motorsports have renewed their partnership. The Pennzoil 400 will stay on the Las Vegas schedule every March. It anchors a double-header weekend that also features the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series. In 2027, racing starts Friday, March 19. The LiUNA NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series runs Saturday, March 20. The Pennzoil 400 Presented by Jiffy Lube wraps up the weekend on Sunday, March 21. The official Las Vegas Motor Speedway calendar confirms the race keeps its March slot. It remains the main event of the spring NASCAR weekend.
Patrick Lindsey, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Las Vegas Motor Speedway, says the long partnership shows Pennzoil’s strong ties to the Speedway and NASCAR. Lindsey credits Pennzoil’s steady support for making the Las Vegas race one of the Cup Series’ most anticipated stops. In his official statement, Lindsey said the close relationship between Pennzoil, the track, and the NASCAR community has helped the event grow in stature.
Inside the Pennzoil 400 experience
Pennzoil sees the Las Vegas race as much more than a branding play. Andrade describes the weekend as a gathering for hundreds of guests, including top customers and sales leaders. They use the event to talk about the future of the lubricants business. For fans, the Pennzoil 400 is a highlight of the early NASCAR season. The official announcement from Las Vegas Motor Speedway calls the Pennzoil 400 the anchor of a double-header weekend. It’s a big deal for both business and fans.
The partnership between Pennzoil and Speedway Motorsports began in 2018, and the current agreement ensures that the Pennzoil 400 will celebrate its 10th consecutive running under the Pennzoil name in 2027. The event is also viewed by Pennzoil as a strategic platform for engaging with industry partners and customers across North America, highlighting its dual significance for both sport and business.
Joey Logano, who drives the No. 22 Shell-Pennzoil Ford for Team Penske, says the partnership goes far beyond logos. Logano’s long run with Pennzoil is a familiar sight for Las Vegas race fans. The brand stands out both on the track and off it.
Las Vegas racing and the visitor economy
The Pennzoil 400 brings thousands of racing fans to Las Vegas every spring. Local hotels, restaurants, and entertainment spots see a boost. The race is one of the first five on the 36-race Cup Series calendar. It helps set the tone for the NASCAR season. Las Vegas keeps its spot as a top motorsports city.
Las Vegas has a track record for landing big events. Other major openings and launches have been reported earlier by Vegas Report. The Pennzoil 400’s ten-year run shows how the city uses its venues and partnerships to keep the events calendar full. Both locals and visitors benefit.
With the Pennzoil 400 now set through 2027, Las Vegas Motor Speedway stays at the heart of the city’s sports and entertainment scene. The extension shows Speedway and its partners value consistency and long-term investment in Las Vegas. For fans, teams, and the hospitality sector, the message is simple. Las Vegas is keeping major racing events front and center. The city remains a national motorsports hub.
