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NASCAR 2026: Kyle Larson wins, Kyle Busch dies
Larson clinches Cup Series title as Busch dies in 2026.
In brief
Larson clinches Cup Series title as Busch dies in 2026. Kyle Larson wins 2026 Cup Series championship while Kyle Busch dies from sepsis in May 2026. Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
2026 NASCAR championship weekend
Larson wins second consecutive Cup Series title and third in six years.
“I just feel like when you're in it and you're competing, it's just so hard to reflect in the moment”
Kyle Busch's death
Busch dies in May 2026 from severe pneumonia progressing to sepsis.
Larson's championship celebration
Larson clinches Bill France Cup at season finale and finishes 12th at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
Larson's future plans
Larson says he has more years ahead and won't reflect on past success.
“I just feel like I've got a lot of years ahead of me, so I don't want to stop to kind of look in the rearview mirror right now”
NASCAR CEO's tribute
NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell calls Larson 'forever mark' on sport.
“It's tough to not talk about Kyle when you're back in Miami”
Dodge's return to Cup Series
Dodge returns to Cup Series in February 2027 with Kaulig Racing.
Keselowski's 2027 plans
Keselowski remains passive investor at RFK for 2027.
“There's opportunities for me to compete with great teams or to be an owner with other teams or to do things in the TV booth”
Driver moves
Jesse Love moves to Wood Brothers Racing, Legacy dumps John Hunter Nemechek.
At a glance
Kyle Larson wins 2026 Cup Series championship while Kyle Busch dies from sepsis in May 2026.
