A FRESH START Hamlin shakes off Phoenix heartbreak with a Las Vegas win JENNA FRYER | ASSOCIATED PRESS Mar 21, 2026 Mar 21, 2026 0 1 of 2 Denny Hamlin, left, holds up the trophy with a teammate after winning Sunday's Pennzoil 400 Presented by Jiffy Lube at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. STEVE MARCU PHOTOS, ASSOCIATED PRESS DENNY HAMLIN Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save JENNA FRYER | ASSOCIATED PRESS STARTING GRIDkAm*~&# v&xst %~ %wt (ttz ~} %wt }p$rp# rx#r&x%k^AmkAmt>@E:@?D H6C6 962GJ 27E6C 2 564:D:@? E@ E2<6 7@FC E:C6D :? }p$rp#VD 492>A:@?D9:A\564:5:?8 7:?2=6 :? E96 pC:K@?2 56D6CE 324<7:C65 2?5 4@DE s6??J w2>=:? E96 rFA $6C:6D E:E=6 E92E 92D 6=F565 9:> 9:D 6?E:C6 42C66C]k^AmkAmw2>=:? 925 5@>:?2E65 E96 D62D@? 7:?2=6 :? }@G6>36C F?E:= 2 =2E6 42FE:@? 7@C465 9:> E@ A:E C@25 2?5 4C6H 49:67 r9C:D v2J=6 925 E@ >2<6 2 49@:46] v2J=6 42==65 7@C 7@FC E:C6D[ zJ=6 {2CD@? 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D2:5] Qw6VD ;FDE 2 8C62E 8FJ] $@ F?56CC2E65 :? H92E 96 5@6D] xV> 8=25 96VD 86EE:?8 E96 H:?D ?@H E92E 96 56D6CG6D]Qk^Am 0 Comments Love 0 Funny 0 Wow 0 Sad 0 Angry 0 Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Most Popular One person critically injured in Sunday crash involving bicycle in McDowell County Upon arrival, crews found one patient with critical injuries. Paramedics took the person to Mission Hospital McDowell. Marion man charged with death by distribution in 22-year-old's 2025 overdose death An autopsy revealed the man died from toxic levels of fentanyl and cocaine in his system. McDowell County Emergency Services Director Will Kehler to retire “Will’s leadership has left a lasting impact on our organization and our community in ways that will continue for generations." ‘No kings’ rally in downtown Marion draws more than 275 people, organizers say “Folks are paying attention, and they’re ready to head to the polls in the midterms and vote for leadership that respects all Americans.” Old Fort mayor suddenly resigns from office, mayor pro tem appointed acting mayor “I enjoyed my time being the mayor but now look forward to new opportunities. I love Old Fort and am excited to see the town continuing to grow."
One person critically injured in Sunday crash involving bicycle in McDowell County Upon arrival, crews found one patient with critical injuries. Paramedics took the person to Mission Hospital McDowell.
Marion man charged with death by distribution in 22-year-old's 2025 overdose death An autopsy revealed the man died from toxic levels of fentanyl and cocaine in his system.
McDowell County Emergency Services Director Will Kehler to retire “Will’s leadership has left a lasting impact on our organization and our community in ways that will continue for generations."
‘No kings’ rally in downtown Marion draws more than 275 people, organizers say “Folks are paying attention, and they’re ready to head to the polls in the midterms and vote for leadership that respects all Americans.”
Old Fort mayor suddenly resigns from office, mayor pro tem appointed acting mayor “I enjoyed my time being the mayor but now look forward to new opportunities. I love Old Fort and am excited to see the town continuing to grow."
