Team 701 Secures Chevrolet Crown in Thrilling Competitions!
Mar 15, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Trackhouse Racing driver Ross Chastain (1) during the Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway | Credits- Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images In the five races that have taken place in the 2026 NASCAR season so far, Chevrolet has not found its way into Victory Lane even once. Four Toyota cars and one Ford have stood tall in the races so far, and as far as Chevy is concerned, it may be time to start worrying about what lies ahead.
In Las Vegas on Sunday, Denny Hamlin ‘s No. 11 Toyota finished first. Many began wondering, especially Chevrolet supporters, how long this Toyota dominance might continue.
The bowtie brigade has not won a race since the season began. Chase Elliott did win the Duel at Daytona, but that race does not count toward the official Cup Series results. In Vegas, Austin Dillon finished in 12th place, but he was never a real contender for the lead or the win.
A more worrying sight was former teammates Ross Chastain and Daniel Suarez arguing on pit road after finishing 16th and 17th. These showings would concern any fan who roots for Chevrolet. Veteran reporter Bob Pockrass spoke on Fast Thoughts after the race and explained what the reality of the situation was.
He said, “If you are a Chevy fan, are you worried after Las Vegas? Yes! I think you should be.