After his first NASCAR win at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, hometown hero Kurt Busch celebrated by taking a victory lap down the Strip in a helicopter.
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South Point president Ryan Growney said the decision to hold the NASCAR race in front of empty stands will prevent struggling hotel-casinos from receiving a boost.
Former champions from Las Vegas went winless during 2020 regular season, hoping to turn things around in postseason opener.