NASCAR Cup Series Preview: Kyle Larson Eyes Championship at Martinsville

The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Martinsville Speedway this Sunday for the Xfinity 500, a crucial race that could decide the 2026 championship before the season finale. With just two races remaining in the Chase, the pressure is mounting, and Kyle Larson arrives in Virginia with a commanding advantage after a dramatic victory at Talladega Superspeedway. Larson’s latest win gave him a 73 point lead over Denny Hamlin, putting the defending champion in position to clinch his second consecutive title and third overall this weekend.