Kyle Larson crashes out of Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 7:37 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026

Kyle Larson crashed during the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 26, 2026. Starting from tenth position, Larson improved his standing significantly with an early pit stop and was close to winning Stage 1 when the incident occurred. Driving the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet, Larson's misfortune continues as he finished last in the race. As the season progresses, Larson looks to rebound from this setback.
- •Kyle Larson experienced a crash with five laps remaining in Stage 1.
- •He began the race in tenth position at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
- •The incident marks another setback in Larson's recent struggles.
- •Larson's team will assess the damage as they prepare for upcoming races.
- 10:38 PMYahoo Sports — Kyle Larson exits Brickyard 400 in early crash; 3rd finish of 30th or worse in last 4 races
- 8:47 PMYahoo Sports — Brickyard 400 crashes: Kyle Larson, Daniel Dye out due to tire issues
- 7:37 PMMotorsport.com — Kyle Larson crashes out of Brickyard 400, finishing last
- 7:37 PMYahoo Sports — Kyle Larson crashes out of Brickyard 400, finishing last
"Kyle Larson continues to experience nothing but misfortune as of late, and Indianapolis Motor Speedway was no kinder to the two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion. Larson started tenth, but managed to undercut several drivers through an early pit stop, and was five laps away from winning Stage 1 of the Brickyard 400 when disaster struck. Entering Turn 3, the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet ...Keep reading
"The first caution of Sunday's NASCAR Cup race was for the driver who was about to win the opening stage as Larson slammed the wall with a flat tire
"After a collision going into Turn 3 at the Brickyard 400, NASCAR driver Kyle Larson left the race on lap 43
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 10:38 PMKyle Larson exits Brickyard 400 in early crash; 3rd finish of 30th or worse in last 4 races
After a collision going into Turn 3 at the Brickyard 400, NASCAR driver Kyle Larson left the race on lap 43
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 8:47 PMBrickyard 400 crashes: Kyle Larson, Daniel Dye out due to tire issues
Kyle Larson and Daniel Dye are out of NASCAR's Brickyard 400 due to tire issues
- Motorsport.comJul 26, 2026, 7:37 PMKyle Larson crashes out of Brickyard 400, finishing last
Kyle Larson continues to experience nothing but misfortune as of late, and Indianapolis Motor Speedway was no kinder to the two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion. Larson started tenth, but managed to undercut several drivers through an early pit stop, and was five laps away from winning Stage 1 of the Brickyard 400 when disaster struck. Entering Turn 3, the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 7:37 PMKyle Larson crashes out of Brickyard 400, finishing last
The first caution of Sunday's NASCAR Cup race was for the driver who was about to win the opening stage as Larson slammed the wall with a flat tire
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