Three former NASCAR champions seek first win of 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 2:47 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Kyle Larson, Joey Logano, and Brad Keselowski, all former NASCAR Cup champions, are yet to secure a victory in the 2026 season as they head into the race at Chicagoland Speedway. Larson currently ranks fifth in the standings with several top finishes but has not claimed a win. Logano, the 2023 champion, sits 20th while struggling to regain his competitive edge. Keselowski, whose team shows improvement, remains 18th in points yet seeks to convert his efforts into a victory. The race at Chicagoland marks a return for the Cup Series after several years and presents an opportunity for these veterans to change their season narrative.
- •Kyle Larson ranks fifth with eight top-five finishes.
- •Joey Logano is 20th in standings, recording just two top-five finishes.
- •Brad Keselowski is 18th but sees improvement in his team's performance.
- •Chicagoland Speedway hosts a Cup race for the first time since 2019.
- •All three drivers are actively seeking their first win this season.
- 2:47 PMYahoo Sports — These 3 Former NASCAR Cup Champions Still Haven’t Won a Race in 2026
"Kyle Larson, Joey Logano and Brad Keselowski have combined for four NASCAR Cup Series championships, yet all three remain winless through the first 18 races of the 2026 season as the series returns to Chicagoland Speedway.
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