NASCAR weekend well under way in Las Vegas — PHOTOS
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Drivers compete in the NASCAR Xfinity Series Boyd Gaming 300 auto race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Andrea Cornejo Las Vegas Review-Journal @DreaCornejo
Owen Larson, son of Kyle Larson, celebrates after his father won the NASCAR Xfinity Series Boyd Gaming 300 auto race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Andrea Cornejo Las Vegas Review-Journal @DreaCornejo
Kyle Larson (42) celebrates with his son, Owen, after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Boyd Gaming 300 auto race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Andrea Cornejo Las Vegas Review-Journal @DreaCornejo
Kyle Larson (42) celebrates after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Boyd Gaming 300 auto race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Andrea Cornejo Las Vegas Review-Journal @DreaCornejo
Kyle Larson (42) wins the NASCAR Xfinity Series Boyd Gaming 300 auto race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Andrea Cornejo Las Vegas Review-Journal @DreaCornejo
Fans watch the NASCAR Xfinity Series Boyd Gaming 300 auto race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Andrea Cornejo Las Vegas Review-Journal @DreaCornejo
Kyle Larson (42) wins the NASCAR Xfinity Series Boyd Gaming 300 auto race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Andrea Cornejo Las Vegas Review-Journal @DreaCornejo
Drivers compete in the NASCAR Xfinity Series Boyd Gaming 300 auto race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Andrea Cornejo Las Vegas Review-Journal @DreaCornejo
Drivers compete in the NASCAR Xfinity Series Boyd Gaming 300 auto race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Andrea Cornejo Las Vegas Review-Journal @DreaCornejo
Kyle Larson’s (42) pit crew work on his car during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Boyd Gaming 300 auto race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 3, 2018. He earned his ninth career Xfinity victory. Andrea Cornejo Las Vegas Review-Journal @DreaCornejo
Kyle Larson (42) competes in the NASCAR Xfinity Series Boyd Gaming 300 auto race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 3, 2018. He earned his ninth career Xfinity victory. Andrea Cornejo Las Vegas Review-Journal @DreaCornejo
Mia, 9, and Kellan, 5, wave at drivers as they return to the Neon Garage at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Andrea Cornejo Las Vegas Review-Journal @DreaCornejo
Patrick Walsh, 10, his brothers, Matthew, 11, and Zachary, 13, wave at drivers as they return to the Neon Garage at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Andrea Cornejo Las Vegas Review-Journal @DreaCornejo
Bubba Wallace (43) practices at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Andrea Cornejo Las Vegas Review-Journal @DreaCornejo
Fans walk around ahead of the NASCAR Xfinity Series Boyd Gaming 300 auto race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Andrea Cornejo Las Vegas Review-Journal @DreaCornejo
Attendees watch from the rails ahead of the NASCAR Xfinity Series Boyd Gaming 300 auto race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Andrea Cornejo Las Vegas Review-Journal @DreaCornejo
Kyle Larson’s (42) pit crew celebrates after Larson wins the NASCAR Xfinity Series Boyd Gaming 300 auto race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Andrea Cornejo Las Vegas Review-Journal @DreaCornejo
Alex Labbe’s (36) pit crew works on his car during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Boyd Gaming 300 auto race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Andrea Cornejo Las Vegas Review-Journal @DreaCornejo
Fans watch the NASCAR Xfinity Series Boyd Gaming 300 auto race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Andrea Cornejo Las Vegas Review-Journal @DreaCornejo
Kyle Larson (42) competes in the NASCAR Xfinity Series Boyd Gaming 300 auto race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 3, 2018. He earned his ninth career Xfinity victory. Andrea Cornejo Las Vegas Review-Journal @DreaCornejo
Attendees watch cars return to the Neon Garage at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Andrea Cornejo Las Vegas Review-Journal @DreaCornejo
Attendees watch as Kyle Busch’s (18) pit crew prepare for a practice run at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Andrea Cornejo Las Vegas Review-Journal @DreaCornejo
Debbie Smith, of Reno, gets her shirt signed by Brad Keselowski at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Andrea Cornejo Las Vegas Review-Journal @DreaCornejo
Men walk past rows of tires before the NASCAR Xfinity Series Boyd Gaming 300 auto race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Andrea Cornejo Las Vegas Review-Journal @DreaCornejo
An employee works on a set of tires at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Andrea Cornejo Las Vegas Review-Journal @DreaCornejo
Jamie McMurray’s (1) pit crew wait for inspections at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Andrea Cornejo Las Vegas Review-Journal @DreaCornejo
Mike Harmon (74) makes a pit stop during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Boyd Gaming 300 auto race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Attendees watch as Jamie McMurray’s (1) pit crew wait for inspections at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Andrea Cornejo Las Vegas Review-Journal @DreaCornejo
An employee works on a set of tires at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Andrea Cornejo Las Vegas Review-Journal @DreaCornejo
Justin Allgaier (7) gets a brief lead over Kyle Larson (42) during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Boyd Gaming 300 auto race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Kyle Larson (42) maintains a lead over Ryan Blaney (22) during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Boyd Gaming 300 auto race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Drivers compete during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Boyd Gaming 300 auto race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Kyle Larson (42) crosses the finish line to win the NASCAR Xfinity Series Boyd Gaming 300 auto race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Attendees watch as Austin Dillon’s (3) pit crew work on the Dow SILASTIC Silicone Elastomers Chevrolet at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Andrea Cornejo Las Vegas Review-Journal @DreaCornejo
Race fans watch from the top of RVs during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Boyd Gaming 300 auto race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Drivers compete during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Boyd Gaming 300 auto race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Kyle Larson (42) maintains a lead during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Boyd Gaming 300 auto race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Drivers compete during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Boyd Gaming 300 auto race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Race fans wait for the start of the NASCAR Xfinity Series Boyd Gaming 300 auto race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Spencer Gallagher (23) competes during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Boyd Gaming 300 auto race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Race fans wait for the start of the NASCAR Xfinity Series Boyd Gaming 300 auto race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Dylan Lupton (28) crashes during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Boyd Gaming 300 auto race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Race fans take in the action at the start of the NASCAR Xfinity Series Boyd Gaming 300 auto race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Race fans take in the action at the start of the NASCAR Xfinity Series Boyd Gaming 300 auto race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Race fans take in the action at the start of the NASCAR Xfinity Series Boyd Gaming 300 auto race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
The green flag is waved for the start of the NASCAR Xfinity Series Boyd Gaming 300 auto race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Race fans wait for the start of the NASCAR Xfinity Series Boyd Gaming 300 auto race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Drivers line up before the start of the NASCAR Xfinity Series Boyd Gaming 300 auto race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver Martin Truex Jr. (78) during final practice at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Busch (18) during final practice at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Blaney (12) heads to the track during practice at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Members of Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver Brad Keselowski’s (2) go through inspections at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver Joey Logano (22) takes a selfie with Liz Okeson of Cedar City, Utah at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver Alex Bowman (88) is interviewed at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver Ross Chastain (15) after practice at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver Michael McDowell (34) is interviewed at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver Darrell Wallace Jr. (43) takes a selfie with a fan at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Saturday’s NASCAR action was full of engines revving and winds blowing.
The Boyd Gaming 300 was the second race of a tripleheader NASCAR weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Kyle Larson won the Xfinity race by a margin of 0.881 seconds. It was Larson’s ninth Xfinity race win.
Check out the photo gallery above for our best photos from Saturday’s action from RJ photographers Chase Stevens and Andrea Cornejo.
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