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Kyle Larson Triumphs in Homestead-Miami for 30th Career NASCAR Cup Victory

Larson overcame early setbacks and capitalized on teammate Alex Bowman's late mistake to secure his first Cup Series win of 2025.

Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on March 23, 2025 in Homestead, Florida.
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Overview

  • Kyle Larson's win at Homestead-Miami marked his 30th career NASCAR Cup Series victory and second win at the track.
  • Starting 14th, Larson battled through pit road damage, poor restarts, and mid-race frustrations to take the lead with seven laps remaining.
  • Teammate Alex Bowman led late but hit the wall in Turn 4, opening the door for Larson to claim the win; Bowman finished second.
  • Ryan Blaney dominated early, leading 124 laps, but an engine failure on Lap 207 ended his race in 36th place.
  • Larson's victory solidified Hendrick Motorsports' strong start to the season, with three of its drivers in the top six in standings.