William Byron hits the Jackpot at Las Vegas Motor Speedway!
LAS VEGAS – March 5, 2023 – Anthony Holbrook
The NASCAR Cup Series rolled to the Las Vegas vicinity for running of the Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube hosted by Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Located less than 20 miles from Famous Las Vegas Strip, the 1.5 mile Tri-Oval Speedway hosted their first NASCAR Cup event on March 1, 1998.
The Pennzoil 400 offers a scheduled 267 Laps (400 Miles) of excitement for as drivers battle for a cherished playoff ticket.
Stage 1 Recap: – 2023 Pennzoil 400
Laps: 80
Stage 1 – Joey Logano wins the battle into turn three to pace the field as the green flag is waved for today’s event.
Joey Logano’s Penske Ford will lead the early laps only to accosted and overtook by a charging Hendrick Chevy, piloted by William Byron.
William Byron race team’ splits Stage 1 laps, attending Pit Service under a green-flag conditions, as 38 laps remain. An efficient pit stop will recycle Byron back to the front followed by 2nd place contender Kyle Larson.
William Byron “Goes All In” with Stage 1 win!
Stage 1 Results: – 2023 Pennzoil 400
1. William Byron
2. Kyle Larson
3. Ross Chastain
4. Christopher Bell
5. Denny Hamlin
6. Martin Truex Jr
7. Alex Bowman
8. Bubba Wallace
9. Kyle Busch
10. Brad Keselowski
Stage 2 Recap: – 2023 Pennzoil 400
Laps: 85
Stage 2 –Toyota comrade Denny Hamlin will introduce his bumper and bolts William Byron to the lead upon Stage 2 restart.
With cautions flags scarce, Race Teams schedule Pit Stops once again under the green flag.
William Byron will be the final team to opt for green flag pit service allowing his Chevy to recycling back to lead.
William Byron “Cashes In” collecting the first Two Stages of the Pennzoil 400.
Stage 2 Results: – 2023 Pennzoil 400
1. William Byron
2. Kyle Larson
3. Alex Bowman
4. Martin Truex Jr
5. Christopher Bell
6. Bubba Wallace
7. Ross Chastain
8. Denny Hamlin
9. Brad Keselowski
10. Kevin Harvick
Final Stage Recap – 2023 Pennzoil 400
Laps: 102
Stage 3 – The Green Flag opens the final Stage, Intensity builds as displayed by an aggressive bump from Alex Bowman for which allows William Byron the opportunity to regain the lead.
Counting 80 Laps to go, Tempers flare as teams jockey for position only to run out of real-estate. Joey Logano will receive the short end and slammed into the Turn 4 safer barrier wall inviting a caution flag. 2022 NASCAR Cup Champ Joey Logano hopes for a prosperous finish will end after damage sustained.
Only 4 scheduled laps remaining, a final caution flag, courtesy of Aric Almirola will set the field for a final shoot out for the checker flag at Vegas.
William Byron along with teammate Kyle Larson team up with a 2 tire pit service and exit pit service on top.
Martin Truex Jr. gambles, declines pit service and stay out for track position. Truex Jr. worn tires prevail as an approaching William Byron utilizes his fresher right side Goodyears to the lead.
William Byron collects the Final Stage Chips winning the Pennzoil 400
Las Vegas Motor Speedway
NASCAR Cup Series
Pennzoil 400
Results
Pos / Driver
1. William Byron
2. Kyle Larson
3. Alex Bowman
4. Bubba Wallace
5. Christopher Bell
6. Austin Cindric
7. Martin Truex Jr
8. Justin Haley
9. Kevin Harvick
10. Daniel Suarez
11. Denny Hamlin
12. Ross Chastain
13. Ryan Blaney
14. Kyle Busch
15. Tyler Reddick
16. Aric Almirola
17. Brad Keselowski
18. AJ Allmendinger
19. Erik Jones
20. Corey LaJoie
21. Chris Buescher
22. Ty Gibbs
23. Ryan Preece
24. Ricky Stenhouse Jr
25. Michael McDowell
26. Harrison Burton
27. Austin Dillon
28. Chase Briscoe
29. Josh Berry
30. Noah Gragson
31. Todd Gilliland
32. BJ McLeod
33. JJ Yeley
34. Ty Dillon
35. Cody Ware
36. Joey Logano
NASCAR Cup Series
Points Standing after Pennzoil 400
Pos | Driver | Points | Wins
1. Ross Chastain – 129
2. Alex Bowman – 126
3. Kevin Harvick – 108
4. Daniel Suarez – 104
5. Martin Truex Jr. – 102
6. Denny Hamlin – 99
7. Christopher Bell – 94
8. Kyle Busch – 92 | 1 Win
9. Joey Logano – 92
10. Chris Buescher – 90
11. Brad Keselowski – 87
12. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. – 86 | 1 Win
13. William Byron – 85 | 1 Win
14. Kyle Larson – 85
15. Ryan Blaney – 81
16. Bubba Wallace – 69
17. Austin Cindric – 69
18. Corey LaJoie – 68
19. AJ Allmendinger – 54
20. Ty Gibbs – 53
21. Aric Almirola – 52
22. Michael McDowell – 52
23. Justin Haley – 50
24. Chase Elliott – 49
25. Harrison Burton – 46
26. Austin Dillon – 42
27. Todd Gilliland – 41
28. Erik Jones – 37
29. Cody Ware – 35
30. Noah Gragson – 35
31. Ryan Preece – 29
32. Chase Briscoe – 28
33. Travis Pastrana – 26
34. Tyler Reddick – 26
35. BJ McLeod – 25
36. JJ Yeley – 18
37. Ty Dillon – 10
38. Jimmie Johnson – 10
NASCAR Cup Series continues the West Coast Campaign relocating to Phoenix Raceway for the United Rentals Work United 500.
Sunday, March 12th 2023, 3:30 p.m. EST.
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