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Kyle Larson Dominates Hollywood Casino 400, Takes 26-Point Lead

By Drooid · Sep 28, 2026, 10:50 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Kyle Larson won the Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas on Sept. 27, 2026.
He led 235 of 267 laps, setting a new Kansas track-led record.
He swept both stages, earned the fastest-lap bonus, and collected the maximum 76 points.
The win gave Larson a 26-point lead over Denny Hamlin in the playoff standings.
Chase Briscoe passed Larson with 30 laps left, then lost the lead as his car went loose.

History

Historical Context

In 1979 Richard Petty secured his seventh and final NASCAR Winston Cup title, beating Darrell Waltrip by 11 points after a season marked by the first live flag-to-flag Daytona 500 broadcast that boosted the sport’s popularity. The points system that rewarded Petty’s Riverside win now frames Kyle Larson’s 2026 run, where he leads Denny Hamlin by 26 points after sweeping the Hollywood Casino 400.

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Story summary

Kyle Larson won the Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas on Sept. 27, 2026.
He led 235 of 267 laps, setting a new Kansas track-led record.
He swept both stages, earned the fastest-lap bonus, and collected the maximum 76 points.
The win gave Larson a 26-point lead over Denny Hamlin in the playoff standings.
Chase Briscoe passed Larson with 30 laps left, then lost the lead as his car went loose.

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