Kyle Larson leads NASCAR Cup Series championship at Homestead-Miami
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Last updated Nov 2, 2026
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season concludes at Homestead-Miami Speedway, where Kyle Larson is positioned to secure his third championship. Larson leads Christopher Bell by 67 points and Denny Hamlin by 70 points with the season's final race underway. The weekend also marks the crowning of champions in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series. Larson can clinch the title with a strong finish, while both Bell and Hamlin face steep challenges to overcome his lead.
- •Homestead-Miami Speedway hosts the final NASCAR Cup Series race of 2026.
- •Larson needs minimal points to secure the championship.
- •Bell and Hamlin require extraordinary performances to challenge Larson.
- •NASCAR Truck Series and O'Reilly Auto Parts Series champions will also be crowned this weekend.
- 2:05 PMMotorsport.com — Homestead NASCAR Viewer's Guide: Everything you need to know for the season finale
- 2:05 PMYahoo Sports — Homestead NASCAR Viewer's Guide: Everything you need to know for the season finale
"Kyle Larson is on the cusp of winning his third NASCAR Cup Series championship, and only two drivers remain in mathematical contention beyond him, though realistically, it's an incredibly narrow path for either driver. Christopher Bell sits second, 67 points behind Larson, while his JGR teammate Denny Hamlin is 70 points behind in third. Homestead-Miami Speedway will host the 36th and final ...Keep reading
"The 2026 NASCAR season comes to an end with an epic triple-header weekend of racing where the champion of all three national divisions will be crowned
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External links- Motorsport.comNov 2, 2026, 2:05 PMHomestead NASCAR Viewer's Guide: Everything you need to know for the season finale
Kyle Larson is on the cusp of winning his third NASCAR Cup Series championship, and only two drivers remain in mathematical contention beyond him, though realistically, it's an incredibly narrow path for either driver. Christopher Bell sits second, 67 points behind Larson, while his JGR teammate Denny Hamlin is 70 points behind in third. Homestead-Miami Speedway will host the 36th and final ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsNov 2, 2026, 2:05 PMHomestead NASCAR Viewer's Guide: Everything you need to know for the season finale
The 2026 NASCAR season comes to an end with an epic triple-header weekend of racing where the champion of all three national divisions will be crowned
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