The NASCAR Cup Series heads west to Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube on Sunday, Feb. 23.
38 cars are listed in the race, meaning all will qualify, barring any changes.
The driver of Roush Fenway Racing’s No. 6 Ford is yet to be announced. Ryan Newman, who was set to run the full season, was involved in a major accident on the final lap of the Daytona 500 Monday night, Feb. 17, and it appears unlikely he will race in the car this weekend or for the foreseeable future.
Garrett Smithley will wheel the No. 51 for Rick Ware Racing. RWR announced in a press release that Smithley will run an expanded schedule for the team.
Timmy Hill is in the No. 66 for Motorsports Business Management.
Pennzoil 400 Cup Series Entry List
The Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, Feb. 23, and will air on FOX.
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Really hope Landon Cassill is Ryan Newman’s replacement. I imagine David Ragan would be asked first, but I imagine he would decline. Landon getting a shot in the 6 would at least be something good out of this terrible situation.
Kevin, I was getting ready to comment the same thing, but you beat me to it! I’m so glad that the latest news about Newman is positive. It would be great to see Landon get a shot in a good car, even if its just for one race.
I have to say, that popped in my head last night when I realized that Ryan was hurt badly and probably would be out for the foreseeable future (actually, at 42, I think this should be his wake up call that maybe it’s time to retire). Other than Dibenidetto who got the 21 ride, Cassill is the next driver I’d like to see get a chance in decent equipment.
Good call Kevin!
I got a chuckle that Daniel Suarez is sponsored by Toyota Certified Used Vehicles and in listed as driving a 2019 Camry :D :D