NASCAR Pennzoil 400: Denny Hamlin Wins at Las Vegas

Denny Hamlin takes the win at the Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 15, 2026.

NASCAR Pennzoil 400: Denny Hamlin Wins at Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV — Denny Hamlin dominated the Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 15, 2026, adding another win to the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season 🏁🏆

Strategic Desert Victory

Hamlin navigated a tense race on the 1.5-mile Las Vegas oval, leveraging perfect fuel strategy and maintaining pressure on rivals in the final laps. The 400-mile race (267 laps) featured multiple cautions and intense battles up front 🏎️💨

2026 NASCAR Cup Series Season So Far

March race results:

• March 1: Tyler Reddick won the DuraMAX Texas Grand Prix at COTA (Circuit of The Americas)
• March 8: Ryan Blaney took the Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway
• March 15: Denny Hamlin wins the Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas 🏆
• March 22: Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway (next race)
• March 29: Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway

Next Stop: Darlington

The NASCAR Cup Series continues this Sunday, March 22, with the Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway, South Carolina — one of the most challenging tracks on the calendar where paint-trading battles are legendary 🏁

Hamlin heads to Darlington with confidence after his Las Vegas win, looking to solidify his championship position.

Source: NASCAR.com, Motorsport.com, SI.com