- Kyle Larson led a race-high 99 laps at Darlington but finished fifth, extending his winless streak to 51 races—yet he says he’s enjoyed the season and is proud of the team’s effort.
- Rookie Josh Pierson picked up his first Indy NXT win and is pushing toward an INDYCAR shot as new eligibility rules reshape the path to the top series.
- Big team/manufacturer moves are coming (Alpha Prime to Ford, Dreyer & Reinbold to Honda with an RLL alliance), while Denny Hamlin—four wins—heads into The Chase as the championship favorite.
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