Kyle Larson Seeks End to 32-Race Winless Streak at Kansas

The NASCAR Cup Series driver has won three times at Kansas Speedway, but is looking to break a long drought.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 8:55pm

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Kyle Larson, the two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, is headed to Kansas Speedway hoping to end his 32-race winless streak. Larson has won three times at the track and is looking to match Denny Hamlin for the most wins at Kansas. Despite not winning recently, Larson has been trending in the right direction, including a dominant performance last weekend at Bristol where he led 284 laps before finishing third.

Why it matters

Kansas Speedway has been a strong track for Larson, and ending his winless drought there could be a turning point in his season. Hendrick Motorsports, Larson's team, has also had success at Kansas, winning three of the last four races at the track. A win for Larson would be a boost for both him and his team as they look to get their season back on track.

The details

Larson is currently on a 32-race winless streak in the NASCAR Cup Series, dating back to his last victory at Kansas Speedway last May. He has three career wins at the 1.5-mile oval and is looking to match Denny Hamlin for the most wins at the track. Larson has also led 25 laps at Kansas, which would pass Kevin Harvick for the most laps led at the intermediate track.

  • Larson's last win at Kansas Speedway was in May 2025.
  • Larson has a 32-race winless streak dating back to that Kansas victory.

The players

Kyle Larson

A two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion who drives the No. 5 car for Hendrick Motorsports. Larson has won three times at Kansas Speedway and is looking to end a 32-race winless streak.

Denny Hamlin

A NASCAR Cup Series driver who has the most wins at Kansas Speedway with three. Larson is looking to match Hamlin's record.

Kevin Harvick

A NASCAR Cup Series driver who has led the most laps at Kansas Speedway. Larson is looking to pass Harvick's record for most laps led at the track.

Chase Elliott

Larson's Hendrick Motorsports teammate who won at Martinsville a couple of weeks ago, giving the team its first win of the season.

Ty Gibbs

The 23-year-old grandson of team owner Joe Gibbs who won his first Cup Series race last week at Bristol.

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What they’re saying

“Every track is a measuring stick, so I wouldn't say it's any more when you come here, but we do have a good package for this track, and this style of track. We always want to get better and all that. Just try to execute a good weekend.”

— Kyle Larson, NASCAR Cup Series Driver

“I think I got a false sense of how easy it was. It's hard, for sure. But you have to get your ass kicked to get better.”

— Ty Gibbs, NASCAR Cup Series Driver

What’s next

Larson will look to qualify well on Saturday in order to start up front on Sunday and give himself the best chance to end his winless drought at Kansas Speedway.

The takeaway

Larson's success at Kansas Speedway, combined with Hendrick Motorsports' recent dominance at the track, makes him a strong favorite to end his 32-race winless streak. However, the competitive nature of the NASCAR Cup Series means he'll have to execute a perfect weekend to get back to victory lane.