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Tyler Reddick survived a late caution and a chaotic restart to win the AdventHealth 400 at Kansas, giving 23XI Racing its fifth win of the year as crew chief Billy Scott’s two-tire call paid off; Michael Jordan lauded the effort and noted all four 23XI cars finished in the top 15, while rivals discussed restarts and tire strategy after a dramatic finish.
Tyler Reddick capped a chaotic Kansas race with a last-lap pass on Kyle Larson in overtime, surging from mid-pack to take the lead on the white flag and win his fifth Cup race of 2026 in the season’s early stretch.
Tyler Reddick edged rivals in a dramatic NASCAR overtime finish at Kansas Speedway to secure his fifth victory of the 2026 Cup Series season.
Tyler Reddick's Kansas AdventHealth 400 win was confirmed official after post-race inspection found no issues; he passed tech and overtook Kyle Larson on the final lap for his fifth win of the season, sending the Cup Series to Talladega next.
Christopher Bell topped Group 1 in Kansas Advent Health 400 practice with the fastest overall speed and the best 5/10/15/20/25/30-lap averages, while Alex Bowman looked fast and was strong on some longer runs, William Byron reported a loose feel yet posted high 20–30 lap averages, Corey Heim showed solid speed, and Noah Gragson also posted solid pace.
Gio Ruggiero captured his second ARCA Menards Series win of the season at Kansas Speedway by using two overtime restarts after a late caution sparked by Dystany Spurlock’s spin; he overtook Jack Wood on the final restart and held off Daniel Dye to take the Tide 150, giving Gibbs’ ARCA program another Kansas victor while the series heads to Talladega.
Team Penske announced Patrick Gray will replace Landon Honeycutt as the No. 12 pit crew’s jackman for Ryan Blaney’s car at Kansas, part of ongoing adjustments after pit-stop struggles this season. Gray previously worked with the No. 21 team, and the move comes as Blaney’s crew has ranked near the bottom in pit times and mistakes. Additionally, Berry will have a different crew chief this weekend (Matt Swiderski), as regular Miles Stanley won’t travel; Blaney has shown capability at Kansas with a couple of top-fives recently.
Ty Gibbs won the Food City 500 at Bristol, beating champions Ryan Blaney and Kyle Larson. Todd Gilliland, Chase Briscoe and Joey Logano posted strong showings to build momentum for Kansas, while Christopher Bell, William Byron and Shane van Gisbergen had setbacks. The Cup Series heads to Kansas Speedway next, with the race at 2:00 p.m. ET on FOX.
Denny Hamlin defended his last-lap aggressive move on Bubba Wallace at Kansas Speedway, emphasizing his focus on winning and his role as a driver, not team owner. Hamlin acknowledged the risks of racing for victory, explained his racing strategy, and highlighted Wallace's impressive season, while also addressing potential tensions following their collision. Hamlin remains confident in his and Wallace's performances as they advance in the NASCAR playoffs.
Chase Elliott won the Kansas Cup race, advancing to the Round of 8, with notable performances from William Byron, Christopher Bell, and Chase Briscoe. Zane Smith and Denny Hamlin faced setbacks, while Team Penske struggled with only one driver in a good position heading into the next race.
Denny Hamlin's late move during the Kansas Speedway race, which damaged Bubba Wallace's chances, ultimately benefited Chase Elliott, who won the race and secured an automatic playoff spot, while Hamlin and Wallace faced setbacks in the NASCAR standings.
Chase Elliott won a dramatic overtime finish at Kansas Speedway, securing his second win of the season and advancing to the NASCAR Cup Series Round of 8, after narrowly beating Denny Hamlin in a chaotic race filled with crashes and intense battles.
Chase Elliott won the NASCAR Cup race at Kansas Speedway in a dramatic finish, outdueling Denny Hamlin, who faced mechanical issues. Drivers shared their reactions, highlighting the race's unpredictability and their performances, with Elliott expressing pride and excitement, while others discussed their strategies and challenges faced during the race.
Denny Hamlin admits he got too heated and crossed the line in a recent on-track incident with teammate Ty Gibbs, leading to internal team discussions about racing conduct, as the team emphasizes respectful racing with six races remaining in the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs.
Kansas Speedway hosts a full day of NASCAR racing with practice, qualifying, and races for both the Xfinity and Cup Series, including a 200-lap Xfinity race and a 400-mile Cup race, with Kyle Larson aiming for his second consecutive win at the track.