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Larson Seeks Chicagoland Win Amid Drought
4 Jul
Summary
- Larson holds top average finish at Chicagoland Speedway.
- He seeks to end a 42-race winless streak dating to May 2025.
- Larson will compete against teammate William Byron in a challenge.
Kyle Larson approaches this weekend's NASCAR Cup Series race at Chicagoland Speedway with notable optimism, given his history on the 1.5-mile track. He has secured four top-five finishes in six previous starts at the circuit, maintaining the highest average finish among drivers with multiple appearances.
This event marks the first Cup Series race at Chicagoland since 2019. Larson participated in a two-day test there in April, expressing satisfaction with his car's performance. He is currently contending with a 42-race winless streak, his last victory occurring in May 2025 at Kansas.
Larson's recent form shows promise, with five top-five finishes in his last six races, including a fourth-place result at Sonoma last weekend. He previously finished second at Chicagoland in both 2018 and 2019. This weekend, Larson is also set to compete against teammate William Byron in the second round of NASCAR's In-Season Challenge, a bracket-style tournament offering a $1 million prize.
