NASCAR Cup Series Round of 8
The NASCAR Cup Series playoff field has been reduced to eight teams after the Charlotte ROVAL race. Hendrick Motorsports' Kyle Larson, William Byron, and Chase Elliott remain in the running.
Starting Lineup for Las Vegas
The starting lineup for the Las Vegas race features Chase Elliott in fourth, William Byron in fifth, and Kyle Larson in sixth. Alex Bowman will start 12th.
- Chase Elliott: 4th
- William Byron: 5th
- Kyle Larson: 6th
- Alex Bowman: 12th
Byron's lap of 29.806 seconds was second best, and Elliott had the third-best circuit at 29 seconds.
Hendrick Motorsports showed strong performance in practice, with Byron and Elliott achieving top speeds.
Author's summary: NASCAR Cup Series Round of 8 starts at Las Vegas.