Kyle Larson Closes in on NASCAR Championship as Hendrick Teammate William Byron Wins at Martinsville – WTOP News
Byron dominated with a 1-2 finish for Hendrick Motorsports while Larson kept a 67-point cushion and needs only nine points at Homestead.
- Kyle Larson clinched his third NASCAR Cup Series championship on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Homestead-Miami Speedway, securing the title early in the 400-mile season finale.
- Before the season finale, Larson held a 67-point lead over Christopher Bell and Denny Hamlin. A strategy gamble at Martinsville Speedway earlier had forced him to recover from a lap down.
- Finishing 12th at Homestead-Miami, the Hendrick Motorsports driver became the first back-to-back champion since Jimmie Johnson in 2009 and 2010. Larson earned 3 wins and 21 top-10 finishes during the 2026 season.
- With three Cup titles, Larson joins an elite group of 11 drivers in NASCAR history, standing alongside legends Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt, and Jimmie Johnson. His achievement reflects Hendrick Motorsports' strength.
- The 34-year-old Larson now ranks among motorsports' greatest, with versatility often compared to icon Tony Stewart. This accomplishment solidifies his status as a premier talent in NASCAR history.
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Kyle Larson wins 2nd consecutive Cup Series title
Kyle Larson is now a three-time NASCAR champion. Larson clinched his third Cup Series title in six years early in the 400-mile season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Sunday. Larson became the first back-to-back champion since Jimmie Johnson in 2010;…
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Madison CourierLarson wins back-to-back Cup Series championships and Allgaier takes home second O'Reilly crown
Kyle Larson shook off a winless regular season to secure his third Cup championship and second straight crown, with Ryan Blaney winning the finale. Justin Allgaier earned his second O’Reilly title in three years as Brandon Jones took the checkered…
NASCAR's most turbulent season in decades ends with a familiar champ, Sophie Cunningham and more storm clouds - NEW YORK TIMES POST
Monday Morning Pit-Stop is a weekly NASCAR column that runs on OutKick.com and Fox News Digital. If you’re looking for a normal NASCAR recap, go check out insufferable ESPN … assuming they still know NASCAR exists. And now, we rest. Just like that, the 2026 NASCAR season is in the rear-view. It’s done. Kaput. Finished. [...]
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