NASCAR Cup Series Driver Explains Why Speed Alone Cannot Win Championships

MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA - OCTOBER 31: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, climbs into his car during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway on October 31, 2026 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) GettyKyle Larson never expected to enter the final two races of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Chase with a chance to secure the championship early. The Hendrick Motorsports driver admitted his No. 5 Chevrolet team lacked th