Larson’s Win Sparks Championship Surge | Nascar News

Kyle Larson’s dramatic Gateway win ends his drought and catapults him into championship contention, just nine points behind leader Denny Hamlin. Despite Hamlin’s late-race missteps, he still holds the top spot thanks to Larson’s bold pit strategy. Joey Logano led much of the race and finished third—close enough to a win to sting—but remains 51 points back. Reddick and Stenhouse struggled with incidents, while Blaney battled contact. With Bristol next—a track where Hamlin, Larson, and Logano all shine—it could be the turning point that reshapes the playoff chase. Eight races left, and every point matters...