Kyle Larson is set to kick off the third round of NASCAR's playoffs in Las Vegas as the current leader of the Cup Series standings and the favorite to win Sunday's race. Larson, who has been on a winning streak in Las Vegas, is aiming for a season sweep at Las Vegas Motor Speedway after winning both the defending race and the spring race earlier this year. A victory on Sunday would secure Larson an automatic spot in the championship finale.
The playoff field, which started with 16 drivers, now enters the round of eight, with Las Vegas being the first of three races to determine the final four contenders for the championship. The upcoming races will take place at Homestead-Miami Speedway and Martinsville Speedway before the season finale at Phoenix.
