Christopher Bell is red hot, winning his third straight race at Phoenix Raceway. Meanwhile, defending champion Ryan Blaney suffered a blown engine, Tyler Reddick battled power steering issues, and Kyle Busch quietly put together a solid top-10 finish. With the season heating up, all eyes now turn to Las Vegas Motor Speedway this weekend, where momentum—and redemption—will be on the line.

1. Christopher Bell (-)

Bell’s third consecutive win keeps him at the top of the rankings. With Toyota showing strength and Bell executing flawlessly, can anyone stop him in Vegas?

2. William Byron (-)

Byron remains second after another consistent performance. He hasn’t found victory lane yet, but he’s been in the mix every week.

3. Kyle Larson (+3)

A strong Phoenix race moves Larson up. He’s a former Las Vegas winner and could be the driver to finally put an end to Bell’s streak.

4. Denny Hamlin (+3)

Hamlin gains ground after another solid run. He’s been one of the fastest drivers on intermediates, making him a threat at Las Vegas.

5. Kyle Busch (+5)

Busch jumps up after finishing eighth at Phoenix. Now heading to his hometown track, he’ll have extra motivation to make some noise this weekend.

6. Chase Elliott (-3)

Elliott takes a step back after a quiet Phoenix race. While he hasn’t had a bad start, he hasn’t looked like a true contender for a win yet.

7. Tyler Reddick (-3)

Power steering problems ruined what could have been a strong finish at Phoenix. If Reddick gets through Vegas without issues, expect a rebound.

8. Chris Buescher (+1)

Buescher continues his steady climb. While not flashy, he’s proving to be a consistent top-10 driver, which could pay off in the long run.

9. Alex Bowman (+1)

Bowman quietly moves up again. With Hendrick Motorsports looking strong, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him fighting for a win soon.

10. Ryan Blaney (-5)

Blaney had a brutal Phoenix race after his engine failure, dropping him five spots. Las Vegas is a great place to bounce back, but he’ll need a clean weekend.

Las Vegas Storylines to Watch

1. Can Bell Keep Rolling? – Bell’s Phoenix dominance was impressive, but Las Vegas is a different challenge. If he wins again, it’s time to start talking about an early-season championship favorite.
2. Kyle Busch’s Homecoming – Busch has won at Las Vegas before and would love nothing more than to win in front of his hometown crowd.
3. Will Blaney Bounce Back? – After a disastrous Phoenix race, Blaney needs a strong finish to regain momentum.
4. Hendrick Motorsports Rising? – Byron, Larson, and Bowman have all shown flashes of speed. Las Vegas could be where they strike first.

With Bell dominating, Blaney desperate for a comeback, and Busch racing at home, this weekend’s Las Vegas race could be the most intense yet. Who’s your pick to win? Let us know!

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