Kyle Larson nearly drops NASCAR trophy during championship celebration
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 12:47 AM
Last updated Nov 9, 2026
Kyle Larson celebrated his third NASCAR Cup Series championship at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 8, 2026. While raising the trophy, he almost lost his grip, leading to a brief scare during the festivities. Despite nearly dropping the trophy, Larson successfully maintained his hold, adding a humorous moment to the celebration. He secured the championship earlier in the race, finishing fourth in the opening stage to clinch the title before the halfway point. His win marks back-to-back championships with Hendrick Motorsports.
- •Kyle Larson won his third NASCAR Cup Series championship at Homestead-Miami.
- •He nearly dropped the trophy during the victory lane celebration.
- •Larson clinched the title during Stage 1 of the season finale.
- •He finished fourth in Stage 1 and ultimately 12th in the race.
- •This is Larson's second consecutive championship with Hendrick Motorsports.
- 12:47 AMYahoo Sports — WATCH: Kyle Larson Nearly Drops NASCAR Championship Trophy During Victory Lane Celebration
"Kyle Larson's championship celebration nearly took an unexpected turn when he struggled to hold on to the NASCAR Cup Series trophy in victory lane.
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