Kyle Larson aims to end winless streak at NASCAR's Chicagoland
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 11:57 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Kyle Larson returns to the Chicagoland Speedway this weekend as NASCAR's eero 400 takes place, highlighting his drive to break a 42-race winless streak. Larson boasts an impressive record at Chicagoland, with four top-five finishes in six Cup Series starts and the best average finish at the track. Following a strong showing in recent races, including a fourth-place finish at Sonoma, Larson's confidence is growing. He tested at Chicagoland in April and recorded one of the fastest cars in practice on Friday. Additionally, Larson is set to face teammate William Byron in the second round of NASCAR's In-Season Challenge, which offers a million-dollar prize for the winner.
- •Larson's last win came in May 2025 at Kansas.
- •He finished second in the last two Cup races at Chicagoland.
- •Larson had a strong test session with fast lap times in April.
- •The eero 400 marks NASCAR's return to Chicagoland since 2019.
- •The race weekend includes a head-to-head matchup between Larson and Byron.
- 11:57 PMYahoo Sports — Kyle Larson looks to break winless drought as NASCAR returns to Chicagoland
"When it comes to 1.5-mile tracks, Kyle Larson is always confident. With NASCAR returning to Chicagoland Speedway this weekend, there is even more reason for optimism for the Hendrick Motorsports driver. Larson has a successful history on the bumpy asphalt of Chicagoland, a D-shaped oval circuit.
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