Kyle Larson finishes fifth at New Hampshire amid challenging conditions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 2:11 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Kyle Larson finished fifth in the NASCAR race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, which faced delays due to weather. Initially, rain impacted the start, causing a shift in race strategy as the track dried throughout the night. Larson noted the importance of managing tire temperatures as conditions evolved. Despite not winning a race since May of last year, Larson's performance has been strong, with nine top-five finishes this season, placing him seventh in the points standings before the Chase begins. He aims to build on this momentum in upcoming races.
- •Race started with weather delays but transitioned to a tactical night of racing.
- •Larson managed tire temperatures as the track dried out during the event.
- •This finish marks Larson's ninth top-five of the season.
- •He remains seventh in the season-long points standings.
- •Larson seeks to improve before the start of the Chase.
- 2:11 AMYahoo Sports — Kyle Larson explains what he liked about challenging conditions in New Hampshire
"Kyle Larson is trending in the right direction just in time for the start of the Chase
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