Inside The Garage: How Will Kyle Larson Handle Points Lead With 2 Races Left?

Kyle Larson leaves Talladega with a huge 73–79 point cushion heading into the final two races (Martinsville, Homestead), but he and Hendrick say they’re staying aggressive and won’t assume the title is secured.
Talladega produced a dramatic finish and a scary wreck that left Joey Logano upside down on the track — a reminder of how wild superspeedway racing can be.
Off-track drama: Joe Gibbs Racing is suing former competition director Chris Gabehart and new employer Spire Motorsports over alleged trade‑secret theft, seeking roughly $150M; trial set for Feb. 1.