Talk about teamwork.

Talk about teamwork.

 

Up and down the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series standings, teams are sticking together – literally and figuratively.

 

Joe Gibbs Racing has all three of its teams in the top 10. As does Roush Fenway Racing. Michael Waltrip Racing, behind strong Phoenix performances by Martin Truex Jr. and Mark Martin, has its two drivers in the top 10. And, uncharacteristically, Hendrick Motorsports has three of its four cars outside the top 20.

 

But, of course, the series has run only two races. Things haven’t nearly shaken out just yet.

 

Up next, a spin around the fast Las Vegas Motor Speedway for race No. 3, KOBALT Tools 400 on Sunday at 3 p.m. on FOX.

 

NASCAR Nationwide Series racing kicks off the weekend with Saturday’s Sam’s Town 300. Last year in this race, with a fourth-place finish, Danica Patrick became the highest finishing female in NASCAR national series history.