NASCAR Cup Series Round of 8
The NASCAR Cup Series playoff field has been reduced to eight teams after the Charlotte ROVAL race, with Hendrick Motorsports' Kyle Larson, William Byron, and Chase Elliott remaining in contention.
Starting Lineup for Las Vegas Motor Speedway
The starting lineup for Sunday's race has been determined, with Chase Elliott starting fourth, William Byron fifth, and Kyle Larson sixth. Alex Bowman will start 12th.
- Chase Elliott: 4th
- William Byron: 5th
- Kyle Larson: 6th
- Alex Bowman: 12th
Hendrick Motorsports' drivers secured solid starting spots for the round's first event.
Hendrick Motorsports also performed well in practice, with William Byron's lap of 29.806 seconds being the second-best, and Chase Elliott's lap being the third-best at 29 seconds.
Author's summary: NASCAR Cup Series Round of 8 starts at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.