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Kyle Larson Is Officially the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Champion After Stage 1 at Homestead

Nov 8, 2026 @ 4:09pm

Kyle Larson is officially a three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, and he didn’t even have to wait until the halfway point of Sunday’s season finale to celebrate. The Hendrick Motorsports driver clinched the 2026 championship during Stage 1 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Nov. 8, securing his second consecutive title before the checkered flag. The decisive […] The post Kyle Larson Is Officially the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Champion After Stage 1 at Homestead appeared first on HEAVY.

NASCAR: Denny Hamlin Makes Bold Claim Despite Kyle Larson’s Championship Lead

Oct 30, 2026 @ 7:59am

Motor Sports > NASCAR > Hendrick Motorsports > Joe Gibbs Racing

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Denny Hamlin believes he has delivered the best overall season in the NASCAR Cup Series, despite facing a difficult path to the 2026 championship. With only two races remaining, Kyle Larson holds a 73-point advantage over the Joe Gibbs Racing driver after a strong Chase run.However, Hamlin insists his full-season performances deserve recognition. The No. […] The post NASCAR: Denny Hamlin Makes Bold Claim Despite Kyle Larson’s Championship Lead appeared first on HEAVY.

NASCAR Cup Series Star Has a Cold Response to Denny Hamlin’s Title Heartbreak

Oct 29, 2026 @ 7:35am

Motor Sports > NASCAR > Hendrick Motorsports > Joe Gibbs Racing

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Kyle Larson has pushed back against sympathy for Denny Hamlin after beating his rival to the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series championship at Phoenix Raceway. Speaking on Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour podcast, Larson said both drivers knew the rules before the title race, even though Hamlin came close to winning his first championship. Hamlin led 208 […] The post NASCAR Cup Series Star Has a Cold Response to Denny Hamlin’s Title Heartbreak appeared first on HEAVY.

NASCAR Fans Slam Talladega Race After Sammy Smith’s Dramatic Win

Oct 24, 2026 @ 7:22pm

Motor Sports > NASCAR > JR Motorsports

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NASCAR fans voiced their frustration after the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Progress Group 250 at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday. Sammy Smith won the race with a last-lap pass, completing a weekend sweep after his Truck Series victory on Friday.However, the close finish did little to ease complaints about long stretches of single-file racing. Fans on […] The post NASCAR Fans Slam Talladega Race After Sammy Smith’s Dramatic Win appeared first on HEAVY.

“It’s Not Win-or-Bust Anymore”: Christopher Bell Reacts to NASCAR Cup Series Chase Format

Mar 29, 2026 @ 1:00pm

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Six races into the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, the new Chase playoff format is already shaping how drivers race each week. NASCAR removed the win-and-in system and introduced a points-based format that rewards steady performance throughout a race.The change has shifted focus from chasing a single win to building points from start to finish. […] The post “It’s Not Win-or-Bust Anymore”: Christopher Bell Reacts to NASCAR Cup Series Chase Format appeared first on Heavy Sports.