Kyle Larson ends 51-race winless streak at Gateway
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 7:33 AM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
Kyle Larson secured his first win in 16 months at Gateway on September 13, helping solidify his standing as the defending NASCAR champion. Larson expressed pride in his team's hard work and credited teammate Alex Bowman for his support during critical moments of the race. Bowman finished second, while Joey Logano, who placed third, felt his opportunity slipped away during a key restart. The race featured multiple incidents and cautions, affecting various competitors' strategies. Following this victory, Larson and his team aim to capitalize on the momentum in upcoming races.
- •Larson's win marked his first since May 2025.
- •Bowman finished second, praising team efforts.
- •Logano highlighted missed opportunities related to restarts.
- •Multiple caution periods influenced race strategies.
- •Larson's victory boosts confidence ahead of upcoming races.
- 7:33 AMYahoo Sports — Kyle Larson Ends 51-Race Winless Streak at Gateway and Revives NASCAR Title Hopes
- 10:06 AMYahoo Sports — NASCAR Gateway winners, losers as Kyle Larson gets back in victory lane
- 12:56 AMYahoo Sports — What Cup drivers said at Gateway after Kyle Larson ended 51-race winless streak
"Kyle Larson had spent much of the 2026 season getting asked about the same thing. When was the next win coming? At World Wide Technology Larson beat out Alex Bowman in overtime to clinch the Enjoy Illinois 300. In doing so, he ended a 51-race drought that had stretched back to May 2025. The result […] The post Kyle Larson Ends 51-Race Winless Streak at Gateway and Revives NASCAR Title Hopes appeared first on HEAVY.
"Kyle Larson broke a 51-race winless streak to boost his championship chances among NASCAR Gateway race winners and losers.
"It's the first win in 16 months for the defending NASCAR champion.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 7:33 AMKyle Larson Ends 51-Race Winless Streak at Gateway and Revives NASCAR Title Hopes
Kyle Larson had spent much of the 2026 season getting asked about the same thing. When was the next win coming? At World Wide Technology Larson beat out Alex Bowman in overtime to clinch the Enjoy Illinois 300. In doing so, he ended a 51-race drought that had stretched back to May 2025. The result […] The post Kyle Larson Ends 51-Race Winless Streak at Gateway and Revives NASCAR Title Hopes appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 10:06 AMNASCAR Gateway winners, losers as Kyle Larson gets back in victory lane
Kyle Larson broke a 51-race winless streak to boost his championship chances among NASCAR Gateway race winners and losers.
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 12:56 AMWhat Cup drivers said at Gateway after Kyle Larson ended 51-race winless streak
It's the first win in 16 months for the defending NASCAR champion.
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