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AmericaJR’s Jason Rzucidlo reports from the Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the South Point 400 NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series Race. In this gallery, look for photos from the pre-race ceremony and the start of the race. We’ll be updating this page throughout the race so hit refresh for the latest photos. Hometown boys Kyle Busch and brother Kurt Busch are looking for a win at their home track. Meanwhile, Denny Hamlin and Martin Truex Jr. are second in points coming into the race. The South Point 400 is the first race of the Chase for the Cup playoffs competition.
Welcome to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway! No. 43 Richard Petty NASCAR showcar Fans making their way down pit lane… Goodyear Tires Race cars lined up for the pre-race ceremony KODAK Digital Still Camera The newest members of the U.S. Air Force getting sworn in Getting ready for the pre-race ceremony Fans at the pre-race ceremony Fans checking out the race cars on pit road Tim McGraw tribute artist from “Legends in Concert” Pit Boss mascot Lady Gaga tribute artist from “Legends in Concert” Lady Gaga tribute artist from “Legends in Concert” Elvis Presley tribute artist from “Legends in Concert” Elvis Presley tribute artist from “Legends in Concert” Young race fan with his dad The Budweiser Clydesdales Toyota Tundra pickup trucks lined up The Budweiser Clydesdales South Point 400 official winner’s trophy LVMS President Chris Powell with Pit Boss mascot LVMS President Chris Powell with Pit Boss mascot Ryan Growney, general manger of the South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa Ryan Growney, general manger of the South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa Growney chatting with VGK player Mark Stone Vegas Golden Knights hockey player Mark Stone Wilmer Valderamma, star of CBS’ “NCIS“ Jaime Camill, star of CBS’ “Broke” and CW’s “Jane the Virgin” NFL Legend Marshawn Lynch Monster Energy girl Las Vegas showgirls with Pit Boss Joey Gase started in 39th position Joey Gase started in 39th position Joe Nemechek started in 38th position Joe Nemechek started in 38th position Reed Sorenson started in 37th position J.J. Yeley started in 36th position BJ McLeod started in 35th position Garrett Smithley started in 34th position Corey LaJoie started in 33rd position Ross Chastain started in 32nd position Bubba Wallace started in 31st position Landon Cassill started in 30th position Landon Cassill started in 30th position Matt Tifft started in 29th position Chris Buescher started in 28th position Chris Buescher started in 28th position Ty Dillon started in 27th position Matt DiBenedetto started in 25th position Ty Dillon Ty Dillon and Matt DiBenedetto Kyle Larson (left) and Ryan Preece Ricky Stenhouse Jr. started in 12th position Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and David Ragan Michael McDowell started in 10th position Michael McDowell started in 10th position Jimmie Johnson started in 9th position Michael McDowell and Jimmie Johnson Daniel Hemric started in 6th position Austin Dillon started in 7th position Daniel Hemric and Austin Dillon Aric Almirola started in 4th position Aric Almirola started in 4th position Las Vegas native Kurt Busch started in 5th position Las Vegas native Kurt Busch started in 5th position Chase Elliott started in 8th position Brad Keselowski Joey Logano Kevin Harvick started in 3rd position Austin Dillon Las Vegas native Kyle Busch Las Vegas native Kyle Busch Pole winner Clint Bowyer starts the race in 1st Toyota Tacomas lined up on pit road He’s checking the tire pressure Giant American flag is ready for the national anthem performance Sierra Black performed the U.S. national anthem NASCAR haulers in the infield area Getting ready for the start of the South Point 400… One lap to go before the green flag… The South Point 400 is underway…