-
Byron out to validate Hendrick’s strong start despite fines
Comment on this story Comment Back-to-back wins haven’t stopped William Byron from believing he and his Hendrick Motorsports team have a lot to prove in Sunday’s NASCAR stop in Atlanta. In fact, Byron said Saturday, there’s even more on the line. Drivers of the Hendrick Chevrolets want to show the strong start to the season is not the result of illegally manipulating NASCAR’s rules. NASCAR slammed Hendrick Motorsports on Wednesday with the largest combined fine on one team in series history for allegedly modifying louvers, which direct air through the hoods of cars. The penalty included a combined $400,000 in fines — $100,000 to each of its four crew chiefs…
-
NASCAR race at Las Vegas: William Byron wins thanks to restart
Mar 5, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver William Byron (24) celebrates his victory of the Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Gary A. Vasquez Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports William Byron led 176 laps on Sunday — and that included the final one. The 24 car swept all three stages at Las Vegas Motor Speedway en route to his first win of the 2023 season. It also marked the first win for Hendrick Motorsports on the year — reminding the rest of the field how dangerous Hendrick cars are on intermediate tracks: HMI teammate Kyle Larson finished second,…
