Matt DiBenedetto returns to NASCAR competition at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 11:49 PM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
Matt DiBenedetto will return to NASCAR competition on October 3 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. He is scheduled to drive the No. 42 Chevrolet for Young's Motorsports in the upcoming NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race. Magnesium Performance Wheels will serve as the primary sponsor for the effort. The entry marks a return to the series for the experienced driver. Chris Knight originally reported the news of the upcoming participation. DiBenedetto has publicly acknowledged the opportunity to compete in the race.
- •Matt DiBenedetto will drive the No. 42 Chevrolet for Young's Motorsports.
- •The race takes place at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on October 3.
- •Magnesium Performance Wheels is the event sponsor.
- •The entry is for a NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race.
- 11:49 PMMotorsport.com — Matt DiBenedetto to make NASCAR return in Las Vegas O'Reilly race
- 11:49 PMYahoo Sports — Matt DiBenedetto to make NASCAR return in Las Vegas O'Reilly race
"Matt DiBenedetto will be back behind the wheel of a NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series car, driving the No. 42 Young's Motorsports Chevrolet Las Vegas Motor Speedway on October 3. Magnesium Performance Wheels will sponsor the effort. Catchfence.com's Chris Knight broke the story, with DiBenedetto expressing excitement and gratitude over the opportunity. DiBenedetto is a highly experienced ...Keep reading
"DiBenedetto attempted the Darlington NASCAR O'Reilly race, but he has yet to make a start in any of the three national divisions
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External links- Motorsport.comSep 2, 2026, 11:49 PMMatt DiBenedetto to make NASCAR return in Las Vegas O'Reilly race
Matt DiBenedetto will be back behind the wheel of a NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series car, driving the No. 42 Young's Motorsports Chevrolet Las Vegas Motor Speedway on October 3. Magnesium Performance Wheels will sponsor the effort. Catchfence.com's Chris Knight broke the story, with DiBenedetto expressing excitement and gratitude over the opportunity. DiBenedetto is a highly experienced ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 11:49 PMMatt DiBenedetto to make NASCAR return in Las Vegas O'Reilly race
DiBenedetto attempted the Darlington NASCAR O'Reilly race, but he has yet to make a start in any of the three national divisions
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