LAS VEGAS – The opening race in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs Round of 8 Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway certainly provided the compelling storylines expected in this late season push for a championship.
Interestingly, the race winner, Joe Gibbs Racing’s Denny Hamlin conceded he didn’t necessarily have a trophy at the 1.5-mile Vegas high banks on his bingo card, however he hit the jackpot Sunday with his series-best six win of the year, and 60th victory of his career earning him the first ticket of the season into the Championship Four race.