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During pre-race ceremonies at the Coca-Cola 600, 11-year-old Owen Larson (Kyle Larson’s son) comforted Brexton Busch by wrapping an arm around him as Kyle Busch’s family and NASCAR officials paid tribute to the late driver who died Thursday after severe pneumonia progressed to sepsis; Richard Childress Racing reserved Busch’s No. 8 for Brexton when he’s ready to pursue a NASCAR career.
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.
Kyle Larson surged from seventh after a late restart on Lap 154 of 200 to win the LiUNA!-sponsored O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, finishing 2.557 seconds ahead of Chase Briscoe. Sheldon Creed finished third, Justin Allgaier led the most laps but ended up fourth, and this victory marks Larson's 18th career O'Reilly win and his second Las Vegas win in this series.
Tyler Reddick and 23XI Racing sit 2-for-2 to start the Cup Series as EchoPark sets up a road-course run at Circuit of The Americas. The weekend produced a shakeup: Chase Briscoe charged from 34th to 2nd, Carson Hocevar rallied to 4th, and Zane Smith finished 7th; meanwhile Kyle Larson (32nd), Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (36th) and Ty Gibbs (37th) endured rough outings that tighten the early standings ahead of the COTA race.
Kyle Larson won the NASCAR Cup Series pole for the 2026 Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium with a 63.663 mph lap in the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet, beating William Byron; Ty Gibbs, Chase Briscoe and Christopher Bell completed the top five. Connor Zilisch qualified 19th, and the Last Chance Qualifier will finalize the 20-car field for the 6 p.m. ET race broadcast on FOX and partners.
At the 2026 Chili Bowl Nationals in Tulsa, NASCAR stars including Kyle Larson, Christopher Bell, Jesse Love and Ty Gibbs competed; Larson led the Monday feature but crashed out of the 30-lap A Main, ending his bid for a third Chili Bowl title. Bell dominated the Race of Champions and finished eighth in the A Main after a late push. Love flipped on the last lap of the A Main and withdrew on Saturday, while Gibbs finished mid-pack and DNFed in the C Main. Other NASCAR entrants posted mixed results, with Creed debuting and advancing before being eliminated in Saturday action, and the rest of the field recording a range of outcomes across prelims to main events.
Kyle Larson, after winning his second NASCAR Cup Series championship, is expanding his global influence in racing, inspiring fans worldwide and excelling across various racing disciplines, despite some setbacks in the 2025 season.
Kyle Larson had an outstanding 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season, winning his second championship, with key victories at Bristol and Kansas, and leading significant laps. He secured Hendrick Motorsports' 15th Cup Series title and joined an elite group of multiple-time champions. Larson's future with Hendrick is uncertain as his contract ends after 2026, and he aims to return to victory lane in 2026 despite a winless streak.
Kyle Larson won his second NASCAR Cup Series Championship at the 2025 NASCAR Awards in Scottsdale, celebrated with speeches and honors for other drivers and contributors, highlighting Larson's achievements and future potential in the sport.
The NASCAR Cup Series finale at Phoenix was filled with surprises, with Kyle Larson winning his second championship in an unexpected finish, Denny Hamlin facing heartbreak after leading most of the race, and various other drivers experiencing highs and lows, highlighting the drama and unpredictability of the current playoff format.
Kyle Larson won his second NASCAR Cup title at Phoenix Raceway, leveraging a strategic pit stop and an overtime restart to secure the victory, while Hendrick Motorsports celebrated its 15th championship. Ryan Blaney also had a notable season finish with four wins, and the race saw some setbacks for teams like Kaulig Racing and Bubba Wallace.
Denny Hamlin was in shock after losing the 2025 NASCAR Cup title in a dramatic finish at Phoenix Raceway, despite leading most of the race and having a strong season. A late caution and a strategic pit stop for four tires cost him the championship, which was won by Kyle Larson. Hamlin expressed disbelief and disappointment, highlighting the unpredictable nature of racing and the emotional toll of narrowly missing out on a title.
Denny Hamlin, despite leading most of the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race and dominating the event, finished sixth after a late caution and a strategic pit stop, missing out on his first championship as Kyle Larson won. Hamlin was emotionally devastated, reflecting on his effort and the personal significance of the race, especially concerning his father's health. The race highlighted the unpredictable nature of NASCAR and Hamlin's resilience despite the heartbreak.
Kyle Larson won the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series title without leading a lap, capitalizing on late-race opportunities, while Ryan Blaney won the race. Denny Hamlin was devastated after falling short in the championship, with tire issues affecting all finalists. The race highlighted strategic decisions and technical challenges, setting the stage for an offseason and upcoming races with new formats and packages.
Ryan Blaney won the Phoenix race to end the NASCAR season on a high note, while Kyle Larson unexpectedly won the championship despite not leading a lap, and other drivers like Brad Keselowski, Joey Logano, and William Byron shared their thoughts on the race and season's end.