Hendrick’s Hiccups Only Temporary
You don’t hear this often: Hendrick Motorsports has only one driver in the top 10 and three outside the top 20.

No need to worry just yet. Jimmie Johnson, currently 37th due in most part to a 25-point penalty after Daytona, has won four times at Las Vegas, more than any other driver.

Jeff Gordon, currently 22nd, won at Las Vegas in 2001.

Currently 32nd, Kasey Kahne earned his first pole at Las Vegas, in 2004. He has four top 10s in eight races at the 1.5-mile track.

Dale Earnhardt Jr., HMS’ lone top-10 driver, is fifth in points. He has finished in the top 10 at Las Vegas in three of the last four races.

A major milestone awaits the powerhouse team. Its next win will be No. 200, a feat accomplished by one other team (Petty Enterprises).