Kyle Larson Notches Third Cup Series Win of 2025

Kyle Larson has been making moves this season across NASCAR in the Craftsman Truck, Xfinity, and Cup Series. So far, Larson has notched 3 Cup wins and two in the Xfinity Series, but has yet to secure one in Craftsman, so this is still on the Hendrick Motorsports driver’s radar. Larson’s most recent win was the Andy’s Frozen Custard 300 at Texas Motor Speedway.

He also ran in the Cup Series Wurth 400, leading for 221 laps, sweeping both stages, but fell short, ending his bid in P3.  However, he made up for the disappointing loss, starting from the Pole and finishing strongly over Joe Gibbs’ driver Christopher Bell in a little over 0.712 seconds. It almost seemed like deja vu for Larson, who, despite holding onto 90 laps, was tested by Michael McDowell, eager to charge the front.

He regained the lead by stage 2, but was only into turn one when he was caught up in an accident caused by Zane Smith. His No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet also lost a wheel during the race, and Larson was slapped with a two-lap penalty for having a loose wheel under caution. He tried to inch his way back, but the damage was already done, and he finished in P5.

This starkly contrasted his Xfinity victory over JR Motorsports standout, but it didn’t faze him today. Kyle Larson fought hard during the race’s final stage and was even tested by teammate No. 9 Chase Elliott, but no matter how hard Elliott pushed, Larson never wavered. It’s apparent this determination paid off, and it is ultimately what led to another victory today. Larson spoke post-race about the run and how it felt to cross the checkered flag after an uneventful run in Texas last weekend.

About Kyle Larson’s Third 2025 Cup Series Win at Kansas

Kyle Larson was surprised but enthusiastic regarding his win at Kansas Speedway today. He spoke to the media post-race about how he almost lost it all to teammate Chase Elliott during the final runs of the AdventHealth 400. He mentioned that throughout the race, he did his best to pace himself because it was his longest run of the day.

Larson also sounded off on the right front grip on his No.5  Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet and how it could have changed today’s narrative. Who could argue with that after his photo finish and securing the fastest lap of his career at 0.712 seconds? The Hendrick Motorsports driver is a powerhouse behind the wheel. There’s no two ways about it, but even the best struggle, and he owned up to it during his post-race interview.

“I was trying really hard to pace myself, because I believe that was our longest run of the day,” Kyle Larson said of his AdventHealth 400 run.

“I’ve been struggling a little bit at the end of my runs. Chase Elliott was really good so I felt like I just needed to try and better on my end. I don’t know if it was paying off at the end. I was still struggling,” Larson continued.

“I don’t know if the right front was starting to wear a lot or what but it was starting to lose a lot of grip and then I was vibrating really bad. I was afraid a right rear or something would let go. But yeah, great car and great execution from our team,” he concluded.

Final Thoughts

Kyle Larson had a heck of a run this afternoon at Kansas Speedway for the AdventHealth 400, and it seems like the Texas loss was no match for the force he brought to the track today. Larson has had some pretty solid runs lately, with Bristol being his notable lead at 462 of 500 laps, tying Cale Yarbrough for the most laps led in a Cup Series race since 1977. Will he turn up the heat at the NASCAR All-Star Race on May 17 at North Wilkesboro Speedway? Stay tuned.