Winners: Denny Hamlin (Cup); and Kyle Larson (O'Reilly);
NASCAR Cup
Hamlin Overcomes Speeding Penalty en Route to Las Vegas Win
A refocused and rejuvenated Denny Hamlin drove the dominant car to victory in Sunday’s Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
The NASCAR Cup Series victory was Hamlin’s first of the season, his third overall and second straight at the 1.5-mile track and the 61st of his career, good for 10th on the all-time list.
“I knew it took a few weeks to feel like driving,” Hamlin said. “Over the last couple weeks, I definitely regained my love of it, got refocused. These are great opportunities for us.”
His 61st victory broke a tie on the career list with Kevin Harvick.
“My name stands out amongst … there’s the legends of the sport,” said the 45-year-old Hamlin. “I feel very fortunate to be on the list. Those guys were far more talented than I have ever thought about being.
“I just work really hard. I still, to this day, work really hard at my craft to try to continue to get better. Days like today certainly make me feel happy about where I’m at in the sport still and what I can still do.”
SMOKESHOW 💨 #Pennzoil400 pic.twitter.com/HWZNgzsbc1
— Las Vegas Motor Speedway (@LVMotorSpeedway) March 15, 2026
Pole: Christopher Bell
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Next Race: The Cup Series will return on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 3:00 pm ET for the ‘Goodyear 400’ at Darlington Raceway.
NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series
Kyle Larson Wins O’Reilly Series Sin City Sizzler!
No matter the series, Las Vegas Motor Speedway agrees with Kyle Larson.
Surging into the lead from the seventh position moments after the final restart on Lap 154 of 200, Larson pulled away to win The LiUNA!, becoming the fifth different winner in five NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series races this season.
Larson crossed the finish line in Saturday’s race 2.557 seconds ahead of Chase Briscoe, who recovered from a brush with the outside wall and resulting flat tire to finish second.
“I was a bit nervous,” Larson said of the final run. “I knew the 00 (Creed) and Briscoe were ripping the top. I tried it once, and I didn’t feel good up there at all.
“I don’t know — clean air just must have meant a lot today. So, glad I was able to get the lead when it mattered.”
Kyle Larson is the best show in town for a reason. pic.twitter.com/9aBiMPmVgV
— NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts (@NASCAROReillyAP) March 15, 2026
Pole: Sam Mayer
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Next Race: The NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series will return on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 5:30 pm ET for the ‘Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help a Hero 200’ at Darlington Raceway.
NASCAR Trucks
The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series did not race this weekend
Ready to get back to work! https://t.co/D2M2VxSB7X X @Freedomwarranty X @FreedomRacing76 pic.twitter.com/atHgOIqDV0
— Spencer Boyd (@SpencerBoyd) March 12, 2026
Next Race: The Truck Series will return on Friday, March 20, 2026 at 7:30 pm ET for the ‘Buckle Up South Carolina 200’ at Darlington Raceway.
ARCA
The ARCA Series did not compete this weekend
rate this burnout 😤 pic.twitter.com/mdsYIQPuON
— ARCA Menards Series (@ARCA_Racing) March 10, 2026
Next Race: The ARCA Series will return on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. EST for the ‘Hickory 200’ at Hickory Motor Speedway..
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