Kyle Larson claims victory at Gateway, ends 51-race winless streak
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 12:25 AM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
Kyle Larson secured his 33rd NASCAR Cup Series victory at the Enjoy Illinois 300 on September 13, marking his first win in nearly 500 days. He led 80 laps during the event, which concluded with a one-two finish for Hendrick Motorsports alongside teammate Alex Bowman. The race saw a record-tying 18 caution flags and required double overtime. Larson's win puts him second in the Chase standings behind Denny Hamlin. The Cup Series moves on to the Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 19.
- •Larson's last win was on May 11, 2025.
- •The race had 18 caution flags, tying a series record.
- •Hendrick's Alex Bowman finished second, William Byron fourth.
- •The next race is at Bristol on September 19.
- •Larson is second in the Chase standings.
- 12:25 AMYahoo Sports — NASCAR takeaways: Did Kyle Larson get his 'swagger' back at Gateway?
"Nearly 500 days after his 32nd NASCAR Cup Series win, Kyle Larson claimed his 33rd. And he thinks he might've regained some swagger in the process.
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