2026 NASCAR Pennzoil 400 Odds from Las Vegas Motor Speedway - Bleacher Nation

"The Toyotas, specifically JGR, were the standout performers. They made up four of the top cars in 20-lap average, and by means of Ty Gibbs and Denny Hamlin, the top two 30-lap averages. This pace, although not a perfect predictor of single lap speed, did transition to qualifying, where the manufacturer posted five of the top 7 speeds, and the entire front two rows."

"Saturday's action was the first at an intermediate track this season, and much anticipated throughout the garage. For many, it's the first true sign of a team's speed, and a good indicator of who is a threat or has work to do moving forward."

Toyota's performance at Las Vegas Motor Speedway's Pennzoil 400 marked the first intermediate track competition of 2026, with significant implications for the season. The manufacturer's cars dominated both practice and qualifying sessions, occupying four of the top positions in 20-lap averages and securing five of the top seven qualifying speeds, including the entire front two rows. Christopher Bell led teammates Denny Hamlin and Ty Gibbs in qualifying, marking the second consecutive Las Vegas visit where Toyota claimed the top three positions. This strong showing contrasts with Chevrolet drivers running their first laps in the new body style package. The race holds particular significance as the beginning of three consecutive intermediate track weekends and carries special meaning for hometown driver Riley Herbst in the No. 35 23XI car.

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