Runner-up Larson leaves Bristol with Cup Series points lead

“This Was Never Gonna Be 10 Lights-Out Weeks”– Veteran Journalist Defends Denny Hamlin’s Slipping Title Bid With Blunt Verdict

Denny Hamlin walked away from Gateway feeling lucky to be in the lead of the championship. An 8th-place finish at Bristol on Saturday night proved that Hamlin still has that luck on his side. Kyle Larson came in 2nd and took the championship lead off of Hamlin, but only by one point.  Hamlin’s Chase hasn’t […]

Runner-up Larson leaves Bristol with Cup Series points lead

Larson has established himself as the driver to beat three races into the Chase, with his second-place finish at Bristol making him the new points leader and giving him a one point advantage over previous frontrunner Denny Hamlin.

Denny Hamlin's Months-Long Grip on NASCAR Points Lead Is Finally Over

Denny Hamlin's nearly three-month run atop the NASCAR Cup Series standings ended at Bristol, where Kyle Larson took over the championship lead by the smallest possible margin.

Denny Hamlin loses points lead and says "we have to get to running a little bit better"

Hamlin's three-month stretch of commanding the NASCAR Cup Series championship has come to an end

CHEVROLET NCS AT BRISTOL 2: Post-Race Report

NASCAR Cup PR Share Facebook X ReddIt Email Print CHEVROLET NCS AT BRISTOL 2: Post-Race Report By Official Release September 20, 2026 7 Minute Read Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube NASCAR PhotosNASCAR Photos NASCAR Cup Series Bristol Motor Speedway Bass Pro Shops Night Race Team Chevy Post-Race Report September 19, 2026 Larson Earns the Points Lead After Runner-Up Finish at Bristol Motor Speedway   In his quest for the championship title, Kyle…