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'Opportunity Was Actually There'- NASCAR Insider Calls Out JGR Duo for Failing to Capitalize on Kyle Larson’s Low Score

Denny Hamlin and Christopher Bell arrived at Martinsville Speedway knowing they needed to take points away from Kyle Larson. By the end of the afternoon, Hamlin had finished sixth, Bell was 10th, and Larson had somehow strengthened his championship position without having a particularly good race.

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William Byron rules Xfinity 500 at Martinsville; Kyle Larson does not clinch Chase

On a Sunday afternoon when the final four Chase contenders were average at best, William Byron dominated the field and repeated as the winner of the Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Va.

Kyle Larson News / Yardbarker / November 2

Kyle Larson conflicted after failing to clinch NASCAR title at Martinsvile

Kyle Larson had an opportunity to clinch the NASCAR Cup Series championship at Martinsville Speedway on Sunday and save himself from a week of sleeplessness before the Nov. 8 finale at Homestead.

William Byron wins Xfinity 500 at Martinsville; Kyle Larson inches closer to NASCAR championship

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / November 1

NASCAR Xfinity 500 takeaways: William Byron dominates at Martinsville; Kyle Larson fights through adversity to maintain title lead

With all eyes on the title fight and whether Kyle Larson could clinch the title one week early, William Byron put on a clinic to win his first race of the season in dominating fashion on Sunday at Martinsville Speedway.

William Byron wins Xfinity 500 at Martinsville; Kyle Larson inches closer to NASCAR championship

Kyle Larson conflicted after failing to clinch NASCAR title at Martinsvile

'Killer' first stage keeps Denny Hamlin from gaining on Kyle Larson at Martinsville

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / November 1

William Byron wins Xfinity 500 at Martinsville; Kyle Larson inches closer to NASCAR championship

Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race was chaotic in its first half and relatively tame in its second.

Kyle Larson conflicted after failing to clinch NASCAR title at Martinsvile

'Killer' first stage keeps Denny Hamlin from gaining on Larson

Christopher Bell: 'I think we know' championship is already decided

Ryan Blaney says Josh Berry 'lost his mind' in Martinsville incident

Carson Hocevar: Run-in with Austin Cindric 'just Martinsville'

NASCAR Xfinity 500 takeaways

Kyle Larson News / EssentiallySports / October 31

'I Don’t Anticipate Clinching Anything'- Kyle Larson Sets Realistic Target to Protect Championship Buffer Ahead of Homestead Finale

Kyle Larson arrived at Martinsville Speedway with a chance to put himself within touching distance of another NASCAR Cup Series championship. But despite the possibility of wrapping up the title before the season finale, the Hendrick Motorsports driver was not approaching the weekend with expectations of an early celebration.

NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / October 31

Chase Briscoe Rejects 'Can’t Keep This Up' Narrative Over Kyle Larson’s Team’s Pace

Chase Briscoe just admitted what the rest of the garage was thinking. A week ago, he and the pack believed they could fight Kyle Larson over the final three races.

NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / October 31

'People Tend to Take Themselves Out' – Chad Knaus Warns Competitors Overthinking Battle Against Hendrick Powerhouse

A championship campaign rarely follows a straight line, and Kyle Larson’s 2026 season has been proof of that. For months, the defending champion struggled to turn promising performances into victories, leaving the No.

NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / October 31

'Not Criticized Because You Don’t Like It'- NASCAR Veteran Sends a Blunt Message to Critics Over Kyle Larson’s Title Push

Kyle Larson has built a commanding advantage heading into Martinsville, and a strong Sunday could make him the first Cup Series driver in more than two decades to secure the championship before the season finale.

NASCAR News / DaytonaRacingDigest / October 31

JGR’s Title Hopes Now Rest on Martinsville Magic

Although all three Joe Gibbs Racing drivers headed into Talladega Superspeedway within 31 points of the lead going into the final two races of the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs, Kyle Larson’s win has eliminated that closeness.

NASCAR News / Field Level Media / October 30

Kyle Larson heads to Martinsville with Cup Series title within reach

It looks like Kyle Larson was able to find a friend or two when it mattered most last weekend. The 2021 and 2025 series champion, Larson can claim his third NASCAR Cup Series title at the schedule's penultimate event and final short-track race, the Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway on Sunday afternoon in Martinsville, Va.

NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / October 30

'I Did Not Get That Memo'- HMS President Publicly Dismisses Wild Social Media Theories Surrounding Kyle Larson

Kyle Larson’s dominant Chase run is currently clouded by his controversial Talladega win backed by the Chevy camp. But the backlash and criticism have not stopped the Hendrick Motorsports crew from thanking and celebrating their union with Chevrolet.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 29

There would be nothing wrong with Kyle Larson winning NASCAR championship a week early; here's why ...

Larson has the opportunity to clinch the championship a week early. Here's why that's not a problem.

'Sense of relief': Larson no longer 0-fer in NASCAR superspeedway races

NASCAR says no race manipulation from teammates of Larson

Denny Hamlin pessimistic on NASCAR title hopes after Larson's Talladega win

Three big questions ahead of the Xfinity 500 at Martinsville

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NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / October 29

'We Knew The Format & He Did as Well'- Kyle Larson Shuts Down Sympathy Talk Over Denny Hamlin’s Title Heartbreak

Denny Hamlin was three laps away from the NASCAR Cup Series championship when it slipped out of his hands at Phoenix Raceway. Kyle Larson was the driver who benefited, even though Hamlin had led 208 laps and looked set to finish the job.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 27

Three big questions ahead of the Xfinity 500 at Martinsville

The second-to-last race of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season will be held at the shortest racetrack on the schedule.

NASCAR says no race manipulation from Chevrolet teammates of Kyle Larson on final lap at Talladega

Denny Hamlin pessimistic on NASCAR title hopes after Kyle Larson's Talladega win

'Sense of relief': Kyle Larson is no longer 0-fer in NASCAR superspeedway races

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 26

Larson no longer 0-fer in NASCAR superspeedway races

'Sense of relief': Kyle Larson is no longer 0-fer in NASCAR superspeedway races

If you want to know what a championship-level drive is, watch the final lap of Sunday's YellaWood 500 and follow the white and blue No. 5 Chevrolet of Kyle Larson.

Kyle Larson wins YellaWood 500 in photo finish, takes command of NASCAR title hunt

NASCAR Cup Series championship is now Kyle Larson's to lose

NASCAR YellaWood 500 takeaways: Kyle Larson back in control of title race after wild Talladega win

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Kyle Larson will still be on offense at Martinsville as he tries to clinch NASCAR title

Kyle Larson's reaction to finding out how big his points lead was after his victory in Sunday's YellaWood 500 at Talladega tells you all you need to know.

Kyle Larson wins YellaWood 500 in photo finish, takes command of NASCAR title hunt

NASCAR Cup Series championship is now Kyle Larson's to lose

Denny Hamlin pessimistic on NASCAR title hopes after Kyle Larson's Talladega win

NASCAR YellaWood 500 takeaways: Kyle Larson back in control of title race after wild Talladega win

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 26

NASCAR says no race manipulation from Larson teammates at Talladega

NASCAR says no race manipulation from Chevrolet teammates of Kyle Larson on final lap at Talladega

NASCAR has strict rules against race manipulation.

Kyle Larson wins YellaWood 500 in photo finish, takes command of NASCAR title hunt

NASCAR Cup Series championship is now Kyle Larson's to lose

Did Kyle Larson go below the double-yellow line on final lap at Talladega?

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 26

Did Kyle Larson go below the double-yellow line on final lap at Talladega?

Arguably the most controversial rule in the NASCAR rulebook is the infamous "double-yellow line rule" in effect at the drafting tracks at Daytona, Talladega and Atlanta, which stipulates that drivers can not advance their position below the double-painted lines that separate the racing surface from the apron of the racetrack at those facilities.

Kyle Larson wins YellaWood 500 in photo finish, takes command of NASCAR title hunt

NASCAR Cup Series championship is now Kyle Larson's to lose

Denny Hamlin pessimistic on NASCAR title hopes after Kyle Larson's Talladega win

NASCAR YellaWood 500 takeaways: Kyle Larson back in control of title race after wild Talladega win

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NASCAR News / Field Level Media / October 25

Kyle Larson earns dramatic Talladega win as Chase drivers endure chaos

Kyle Larson lost the lead on the backstretch but raced back for a dramatic win on Sunday afternoon in the NASCAR Cup Series' 34th race of 2026, the YellaWood 500, on a damaging day for playoff drivers at Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Ala.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 26

Denny Hamlin pessimistic on NASCAR title hopes after Kyle Larson's Talladega win

Barring two straight wins and a pile of misfortune from Kyle Larson over the final two races of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, there's little hope for Denny Hamlin to win the championship.

Kyle Larson wins YellaWood 500 in photo finish, takes command of NASCAR title hunt

NASCAR Cup Series championship is now Kyle Larson's to lose

'The Big One' at Talladega takes out multiple NASCAR title contenders

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 25

NASCAR Cup Series championship is now Kyle Larson's to lose

It looked like there was no way Kyle Larson was going to have a chance to clinch the NASCAR Cup Series championship next week at multiple points in the closing laps of Sunday's YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.

Kyle Larson wins YellaWood 500 in photo finish, takes command of NASCAR title hunt

'The Big One' at Talladega takes out multiple NASCAR title contenders

Why Chase Elliott removed himself from NASCAR's most popular driver ballot

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 25

Kyle Larson wins YellaWood 500 in photo finish, takes command of NASCAR title hunt

The move that ends up winning Larson the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series championship may have come Sunday afternoon at Talladega Superspeedway.

'The Big One' at Talladega takes out multiple NASCAR title contenders

Sammy Smith's banner weekend at Talladega one to remember

NASCAR O'Reilly Series Chase still tightly knit at the top after Talladega race

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 25

NASCAR YellaWood 500 takeaways: Kyle Larson back in control of title race after wild Talladega win

Here are four takeaways from the eighth of 10 Chase races.

Larson wins YellaWood 500 in photo finish, takes command of title hunt

NASCAR Cup Series championship is now Larson's to lose

Denny Hamlin pessimistic on title hopes after Larson's Talladega win

'The Big One' at Talladega takes out multiple NASCAR title contenders

Why Chase Elliott removed himself from NASCAR's popular driver ballot

NASCAR News / Field Level Media / October 23

Kyle Larson carries slim Cup Series edge into Talladega race

The NASCAR Cup Series playoff race shifts east to massive Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday, and the stakes could not be any higher for the first seven of the 16 drivers in the postseason.