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Hendrick Motorsports Aims for Victory After Vegas Success

3/17/2026

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Chase Elliott (Hendrick Motorsports) finished second, William Byron third, and Kyle Larson seventh at the Pennzoil 400 in Las Vegas.
Elliott said there has been significant progress versus earlier races, while Larson led 62 laps but finished disappointed.
Hendrick Motorsports heads to Darlington Raceway to build momentum and pursue their first 2026 victory.
Austin Dillon was the highest-finishing Chevrolet outside Hendrick, placing 12th.

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Chase Elliott (Hendrick Motorsports) finished second, William Byron third, and Kyle Larson seventh at the Pennzoil 400 in Las Vegas.
Elliott said there has been significant progress versus earlier races, while Larson led 62 laps but finished disappointed.
Hendrick Motorsports heads to Darlington Raceway to build momentum and pursue their first 2026 victory.
Austin Dillon was the highest-finishing Chevrolet outside Hendrick, placing 12th.