By Roy J. Akers-www.skyviewsports.net
Las Vegas, Nevada — NASCAR moves into its 5th week of the season and everything is wide open with the exception of Christopher Bell, who has won the last three races. Still, Bell is not leading NASCAR in total points, William Byron leads Bell by 13 points after winning the Daytona 500. It’s wide open going into Las Vegas as 14 playoff positions remain for the Cup regulars.
How wide open is it going into Las Vegas? <<< Click to see the complete driver standings
Byron and Bell aside, no driver has more than one stage win this season as seven drivers are tied at one.
Four Drivers have finished in the top 5 twice or more, ( Byron, Reddick, and Larson) with Bell leading all drivers with three top-five finishes.
Four top-ten drivers have at least one DNF on their racing resume in 2025. (Bell, Blaney, Busch and Logano).
Toyota has three race wins this season (all Bell) and Chevy has one. (William Byron).
Manufacturer News and notes going into the Penzoil 400
Chevrolet
Busch Keeps Climbing in weekly finishes
Ford Motor Performance
Toyota- Christopher Bell- takes our question in the media availability
Q- Have you reached out to Jimmie Johnson or has he reached out to you to say congratulations or any advice happening?
A- Bell- “It means the world to me that I have Jimmie Johnson in my phone. He has texted me and has reached out after every race. I am shocked every time I see his name popup. Its an honor that he thinks about me after the race. Yes, we have connected.”
This weekend, Roy J. Akers will have They Said It… Media Predictions, and Fantasy Predictions plus the race story.
