Kyle Larson names Denny Hamlin as Las Vegas favorite after Kansas win

Kyle Larson secured a victory at Kansas Speedway on September 30, leading 235 laps and sweeping both stages. Despite his dominant performance, Larson does not consider himself the favorite for the South Point 400 at Las Vegas, pointing to Denny Hamlin's history of recent success at the track. Hamlin, the current points leader, won the last two races at Las Vegas and is viewed as a strong contender by Larson. Larson also mentions Team Penske, noting their competitive performance at Kansas and highlighting their potential at Vegas. The race is scheduled for October 4.

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