The 2014 Boyd Gaming 300 was the third stock car race of the 2014 NASCAR Nationwide Series season, and the 18th iteration of the event.
[2] Matt Crafton, driving for Richard Childress Racing, would set the fastest time in the session, with a lap of 30.399 and an average speed of 177.637 miles per hour (285.879 km/h).
[3] The final practice session, sometimes referred to as Happy Hour, was held on Friday, March 7, at 2:00 PM PST.
[2] Ty Dillon, driving for Richard Childress Racing, would set the fastest time in the session, with a lap of 30.086 and an average speed of 179.485 miles per hour (288.853 km/h).
[4] Ty Dillon, driving for Richard Childress Racing, would win the pole after setting a time of 29.625 and an average speed of 182.278 mph (293.348 km/h) in the third round.