Sam Mayer aims for win at Las Vegas to boost Chase hopes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 10:20 AM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Sam Mayer seeks victory at Las Vegas Motor Speedway during the 2026 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Chase. He currently ranks fifth with 2,157 points, but is 78 points behind teammate Sheldon Creed. Mayer had a seventh-place finish at Bristol, helping maintain his position in the Chase. His earlier Las Vegas performance in the spring ended poorly, finishing 35th after leading 32 laps. With the points gap widening, top finishes are increasingly crucial for Mayer's championship hopes as he prepares for Saturday's race.
- •Mayer ranks fifth in the Chase standings.
- •He is 78 points behind Sheldon Creed.
- •He finished seventh at Bristol recently.
- •Mayer led laps in the spring Vegas race but finished 35th.
- •A top-five finish is critical for Mayer's title hopes.
- 10:20 AMYahoo Sports — Sam Mayer seeking a win to put himself into Chase contention
"Sam Mayer is seeking a win at Las Vegas to put him in Chase contention during the 2026 season.
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