“Not Criticized Because You Don’t Like It”- NASCAR Veteran Sends a Blunt Message to Critics Over Kyle Larson’s Title Push

Kyle Larson has built a commanding advantage heading into Martinsville, and a strong Sunday could make him the first Cup Series driver in more than two decades to secure the championship before the season finale. That possibility has already put the 2026 Chase format under the spotlight. Some may question the points system or argue that a title should go down to the final race, but Petty believes neither criticism should take away from Larson’s performance if he gets the job done.