The NASCAR Cup Series playoff field has been reduced to eight teams after the Charlotte ROVAL race.
Hendrick Motorsports' Kyle Larson, William Byron, and Chase Elliott remain in the playoff field.
Byron's lap of 29.806 seconds was second best and right behind was Elliott with the third-best circuit at 29.
Hendrick Motorsports showed strong performance in practice.
Author's summary: NASCAR Cup Series Round of 8 starts at Las Vegas.