Kyle Larson Denied Martinsville Title Clinch as William Byron Finally Shrugs Off Cup Series Curse
Kyle Larson had a golden opportunity to settle the 2026 Cup Series championship before the season finale. After his dramatic Talladega victory opened up a 73-point advantage, the Hendrick Motorsports driver needed 59 points at Martinsville to clinch the title with one race remaining, regardless of how his rivals performed.
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