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HMS Finds Speed in First Mile-And-A-Half Race with New Chevrolet Body
- Denny Hamlin wins the Pennzoil 400 in Las Vegas as Chevrolet battles for its first 2026 victory.
- HMS drivers Elliott, Byron and Larson top-10 finishers signal improved speed on the track’s new 1.5-mile layout.
- Elliott credits the improved balance and progress with the new Chevrolet car as HMS eyes more wins.
- Larson says his balance was tight on the final run, affecting his closing chances.
- Chevrolet reintroduces Camaro ZL1 in 2026 with its Carbon Performance Package after a slow start to the season.
- Hendrick Motorsports remains Chevrolet's lead team, but the 12th-place finish by Austin Dillon shows room for improvement.
- Chase Elliott finished runner-up and highlighted the race’s long-run pace advantage for the No. 9 NAPA Chevrolet.
- The Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas marked the season’s first 1.5-mile race with the new package.
- Byron praised the team’s progress on the new Chevrolet car and its balance thus far.
- Hendrick Motorsports netted a top-three finish, solidifying HMS as the class-leading Chevrolet team.
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