Kyle Larson faces 47-race winless streak in NASCAR Cup Series

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Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Kyle Larson faces 47-race winless streak in NASCAR Cup Series
Summary

Kyle Larson heads into the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway seeking to end a 47-race winless streak in the NASCAR Cup Series. The defending champion hasn't secured a victory since May 2025 and faces challenges stemming from four finishes of 33rd or worse in his last five races. Larson qualified 30th in Richmond, marking his lowest starting position of the year. Despite the ongoing slump, Larson and Hendrick Motorsports believe it's possible to regain competitive momentum ahead of the Chase. Larson aims to turn the tide at Richmond, a critical venue for his recovery.

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  • Kyle Larson has not won a NASCAR Cup Series race in 47 starts.
  • He has four finishes of 33rd or worse in his last five races.
  • Larson qualified 30th for the Cook Out 400 at Richmond.
  • Hendrick Motorsports has only two victories this season, both by Chase Elliott.
  • The team is looking to improve ahead of the upcoming Chase.
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Defending NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Larson hasn't won in 47 races, and a brutal five-race stretch has made his current slump even harder to ignore.

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