John Hunter Nemechek apologizes to Kyle Larson after Iowa incident

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 11:09 PM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

John Hunter Nemechek apologizes to Kyle Larson after Iowa incident
Summary

Following a controversial incident during the NASCAR race at Iowa, John Hunter Nemechek apologized to Kyle Larson and his team. The collision occurred on Lap 148 when Nemechek's car squeezed Larson into the wall, resulting in Larson's damage and a 33rd place finish. Larson's frustration was evident in his comments on the radio, expressing disappointment over Nemechek's maneuvering. Despite the on-track rivalry, Nemechek acknowledged his actions and reflected on his history of looking up to Larson as a mentor.

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  • Nemechek collided with Larson at Iowa, damaging Larson's car.
  • Larson finished 33rd after the incident, extending a winless streak.
  • Nemechek took responsibility and reached out to Larson post-race.
  • Larson expressed frustration on team radio about Nemechek's driving.
  • The incident continues their competitive history from previous races.
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Kyle Larson had everything going for him on that Lap 148 restart. Fresh tires.

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