Inside The Garage: Why Kyle Larson Won't Play 'Prevent Defense' At Homestead

Kyle Larson needs only nine points at Homestead to clinch a third Cup title — and he says he’ll still race flat‑out there, running “10/10ths” and inches off the wall rather than playing it safe.
Justin Allgaier is on the verge of the O’Reilly Series championship (five drivers remain alive); he can clinch with a big points weekend or a win, so the finale still has drama.
Fun/surprising tidbits: Ford’s Daytona Salute to Veterans event will include NASCAR stars and actor Frankie Muniz as a driver, and Riley Herbst raced Martinsville despite a torn ligament — drivers’ grit and celebrity appeal for small talk.