Ross Chastain topped Saturday’s NASCAR Cup practice session at Las Vegas Motor Speedway as several Hendrick Motorsports drivers were plagued with tire issues.
Chastain, who ran in the second group, topped the speed chart with an average lap speed of 186.857 mph. Chastain was among the four drivers eliminated from further playoff contention following last weekend’s race at the Charlotte Roval. Chris Buecher, also in the second group and still in the playoff hunt, ended up second fastest . Tyler Reddick was third quick overall and led the first group at 185.956 mph. Reddick also remains in the hunt for the series championship.
Hendrick Motorsports 9 Chevrolet 15 +0.218 0.078 185.459 5 W. Hendrick Motorsports 5 Chevrolet 14 +0.265 0.005 185.160 9 T. Team Penske 12 Ford 26 +0.367 0.033 184.514 13 J. Richard Childress Racing 8 Chevrolet 21 +0.456 0.024 183.955 17 C. Kaulig Racing 16 Chevrolet 17 +0.519 0.010 183.561 21 A.
Kaulig Racing 31 Chevrolet 23 +0.646 0.021 182.772 25 C. Stewart-Haas Racing 4 Ford 20 +0.679 0.002 182.568 29 C.
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