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 competition.
The starting lineup for the Las Vegas race has been determined, with Chase Elliott starting fourth, William Byron starting fifth, and Kyle Larson starting sixth. Alex Bowman will start 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.
Author's summary: NASCAR Cup Series Round of 8 starts at Las Vegas.