Larson's blown tire leads to 34th-place finish at Phoenix
Racer • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 11:33 PM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
Kyle Larson and the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports team encountered significant difficulties at Phoenix on October 18, 2026. After struggling with the car's handling throughout the race, Larson suffered a blown tire in Turn 1 with 30 laps remaining, resulting in a 34th-place finish. The incident capped off a challenging day for Larson as he aimed to compete effectively in the Cup Series event. The team now looks to rebound in the next race.
- •Kyle Larson finished 34th after a blown tire with 30 laps to go.
- •The No. 5 team struggled with car handling during the race.
- •The incident occurred at Phoenix on October 18, 2026.
- •Larson's difficulties impact his position in the Cup Series playoff standings.
- 11:33 PMRacer — Phoenix delivers Larson the punch his Cup Series rivals were hoping for
"Larson and his No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports team did not finish the race after a blown tire in Turn 1 with 30 laps to go, resulting in a 34th-place finish on a day when the team had already been struggling mightily with the handling of their Chevrolet.
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