Gibbs Racing Drivers Hit with Speeding Penalties at Las Vegas

Denny Hamlin and Ty Gibbs both penalized for speeding on pit road before Stage 2

Mar. 15, 2026 at 9:07pm

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Joe Gibbs Racing had a strong start to Sunday's NASCAR race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, controlling much of Stage 1. However, the beginning of Stage 2 was a disaster for the team, as both Denny Hamlin and Ty Gibbs were assessed costly speeding penalties as they entered pit road.

Why it matters

Speeding penalties on pit road can be extremely damaging in NASCAR, often resulting in drivers losing track position and falling well behind the leaders. This setback for the Gibbs drivers could significantly impact their chances of winning the race.

The details

According to reports, Hamlin and Gibbs were both caught speeding as they came down pit road to service their cars before the start of Stage 2. The penalties forced them to serve drive-through penalties, dropping them well back in the running order.

  • The speeding penalties occurred just before the start of Stage 2 on Sunday afternoon.

The players

Denny Hamlin

A veteran NASCAR driver competing for Joe Gibbs Racing.

Ty Gibbs

A rising young NASCAR driver and part of the Joe Gibbs Racing stable.

Joe Gibbs Racing

A prominent NASCAR team that fields cars for Hamlin and Gibbs, among other drivers.

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What’s next

The race is still ongoing, and it remains to be seen how Hamlin and Gibbs will be able to recover from their pit road speeding penalties.

The takeaway

Speeding penalties on pit road can be devastating in NASCAR, and this setback for the Gibbs drivers could significantly impact their chances of winning the race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.