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sports15 days ago

Larson's Kansas Dominance Shifts NASCAR Chase Dynamics

Kyle Larson won the Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on September 27, 2026, scoring a maximum 76 points to extend his lead in the NASCAR Cup Series Chase to 26 points over Denny Hamlin. Larson led a track-record 235 of 267 laps, sweeping both stages and securing his second win of the postseason. Despite the dominant performance, Larson downplayed the championship implications, noting that six races remain and his lead could be erased quickly. The victory solidifies his position as the primary contender, with his team praised for strategic pit calls and consistent performance.

via NASCAR.com|
#chase#hendrick-motorsports#kansas-speedway
Larson Extends Chase Lead to 26 Points After Dominant Kansas Victory
motorsport15 days ago

Larson Extends Chase Lead to 26 Points After Dominant Kansas Victory

Kyle Larson has widened his NASCAR Cup Series championship lead to 26 points after a dominant performance at Kansas Speedway. Larson won the race, swept both stages, and earned the fastest lap bonus, moving him ahead of Denny Hamlin. Austin Cindric gained the most positions, while Carson Hocevar fell due to crash damage. The series now heads to Las Vegas with six races remaining in the Chase.

via Motorsport.com|
#chase-for-the-championship#denny-hamlin#kansas-speedway
Larson Starts Second in Rain-Delayed Kansas Chase Race
sports16 days ago

Larson Starts Second in Rain-Delayed Kansas Chase Race

Kyle Larson, the current points leader, will start second in Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway after rain canceled qualifying. The Hollywood Casino 400 marks a critical moment in the Chase, with Larson holding a one-point advantage over Denny Hamlin. Expert predictions favor Larson, though Tyler Reddick is also a strong contender.

via tennessean.com|
#chase-for-the-championship#hollywood-casino-400#kansas-speedway
sports16 days ago

Kansas Truck Series Race Halted After 69 Laps; Enfinger Leads Potential Final Results

The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Kansas Speedway was stopped after 69 of 134 laps due to rain. If the event cannot resume, Grant Enfinger will be declared the winner. Kaden Honeycutt, the current championship leader, won both stages but lost the lead on a pit strategy call. The race is the second event of the seven-race Chase for the Championship.

via heavy.com|
#chase-for-the-championship#kansas-speedway#nascar
motorsport17 days ago

Rain forces ARCA Menards Series finale to start by owner points at Kansas

Rain canceled practice and qualifying for the ARCA Menards Series finale at Kansas Speedway, forcing the starting lineup to be set by owner points. Giovanni Ruggiero takes the pole, while championship contenders Jake Bollman and Thomas Annunziata start third and fifth. Bollman leads the title race by 16 points, but a top-10 finish guarantees him the championship regardless of Annunziata's result.

via arcaracing.com|
#arca-menards-series#carson-brown#jake-bollman
Bell Tops Kansas Practice as Bowman and Byron Stand Out
sports5 months ago

Bell Tops Kansas Practice as Bowman and Byron Stand Out

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.

via ifantasyrace.com|
#alex-bowman#christopher-bell#kansas-speedway
sports5 months ago

Ruggiero seals Kansas victory with clutch overtime restarts

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.

via arcaracing.com|
#arca-menards-series#gio-ruggiero#kansas-speedway
sports6 months ago

Penske taps Gray as No. 12 pit jackman ahead of Kansas Cup race

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.

via NASCAR.com|
#kansas-speedway#nascar-cup-series#patrick-gray
sports6 months ago

Gibbs Breaks Through at Bristol as Momentum Builds Toward Kansas

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.

via NASCAR.com|
#bristol-motor-speedway#cup-series#kansas-speedway