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NASCAR's 2026 season defined by two Kyles: Larson's playoff surge and Busch's shocking death
Larson captured his second straight Cup title as NASCAR marked Busch’s death and looked ahead to Dodge’s 2027 return and several driver moves.
- NASCAR’s 2026 championship weekend began with a remembrance of Kyle Busch and ended with Kyle Larson’s celebration.
- Kyle Larson won his second consecutive Cup Series championship and third title in six years.
- Larson clinched the Bill France Cup during the opening stage of the season finale before finishing 12th at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
- Kyle Busch died in May after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis and was expected to be named NASCAR’s most popular driver.
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NASCAR's 2026 season defined by two Kyles: Larson's playoff
HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) — NASCAR’s championship weekend started with another Kyle Busch remembrance and ended with another Kyle Larson celebration. The Cup Series drivers will be linked forever. Larson’s incredible playoff run and Busch’s shocking death will
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Chicago TribuneNASCAR’s 2026 season defined by two Kyles: Larson’s playoff surge and Busch’s shocking death
HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) — NASCAR’s championship weekend started with another Kyle Busch remembrance and ended with another Kyle Larson celebration.
·Toronto, Canada
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