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Kyle Larson fans celebrate at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
BACK TO GALLERIES

At-track photos: 2026 Homestead-Miami Speedway Championship Weekend

By Staff Report | Published: November 8, 2026 160
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BACK TO GALLERIES

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A view of confetti on Kyle Larson's No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet.

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Confetti on top of Kyle Larson's No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet. 

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No. 5 crew members do a toast.

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Cheers! 

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Kyle Larson sprays champagne.

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Time for a champagne party! 

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A view of Victory Lane at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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A view of the title-winning machine and title-winning team. 

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Confetti falls for Kyle Larson and the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports team.

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Let the confetti fall! 

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Kyle Larson hoists the Bill France Cup.

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Another angle of Kyle Larson hoisting the championship hardware. 

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Kyle Larson hoists the Bill France Cup.

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There we go! 

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Kyle Larson hoists the Bill France Cup.

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Careful hoisting the Bill France Cup, Kyle Larson! 

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Kyle Larson, his family and his No. 5 Hendrick pit crew pose for a photo.

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Say cheese! The No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports team poses for a photo at Homestead-Miami Speedway. 

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Kyle Larson celebrates.

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All smiles! 

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Bubba Wallace hugs Kyle Larson.

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Bubba Wallace, driver of the No. 23 23XI Racing Toyota, embraces 2026 NASCAR Cup Series title winner Kyle Larson. 

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Owen Larson (L) and Audrey Larson (R) celebrate.

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Owen Larson (L) and Audrey Larson (R) celebrate following their dad's 2026 NASCAR Cup Series title triumph. 

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A view of a scrape on Kyle Larson's No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet.

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A patented Homestead-Miami Speedway wall scrape adorned on Kyle Larson's No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet. 

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A view of Kyle Larson's gloves.

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A view of Kyle Larson's racing gloves following his NASCAR Cup Series title victory. 

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Kyle Larson celebrates.

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Wave the banner!

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Kyle Larson celebrates.

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The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series champion exits his title-winning machine. 

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Ryan Blaney poses for a photo.

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Ryan Blaney hoists the victory trophy following his 2026 NASCAR Cup Series win at Homestead-Miami Speedway. 

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Ryan Blaney celebrates.

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Celebrate the race dub, Blaney! 

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Denny Hamlin looks on.

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Another chance at a title comes and goes for Denny Hamlin, who finished Homestead-Miami Speedway in sixth. 

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Kyle Larson does a celebratory burnout.

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How about a celebratory burnout?

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Kyle Larson's pit crew celebrates.

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Kyle Larson's No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports team celebrate the title triumph on pit road at Homestead-Miami Speedway. 

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NASCAR Cup Series cars cross the start/finish line.

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Kyle Larson, the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series champion, finishes 12th in the 2026 finale. 

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Ryan Blaney crosses the start/finish line.

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Ryan Blaney crosses the start/finish line at Homestead-Miami Speedway to win the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season finale! 

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Member's of Kyle Larson's pit crew watch intently.

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Members of Kyle Larson's No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet pit crew watch intently. 

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A view of sunset at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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A view of sunset at Homestead-Miami Speedway. 

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NASCAR Cup Series cars race at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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NASCAR Cup Series cars race during the final stage at Homestead-Miami Speedway. 

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A view of the Homestead-Miami Speedway grandstands.

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The fans packed Homestead-Miami Speedway out for the 2026 season finale! 

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Christopher Bell, who also came into Sunday with title aspirations, drives the No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota at Homestead. 

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Denny Hamlin drives the No. 11 Toyota.

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Denny Hamlin, driver of the No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota, wins Stage 2 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. 

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Kyle Larson fans celebrate at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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Kyle Larson fans celebrate at Homestead-Miami Speedway after their favorite driver clinches the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series title. 

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Tyler Reddick drives the No. 45 Toyota.

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Tyler Reddick leads a group of cars during the NASCAR Cup Series race at Homestead-Miami Speedway. The No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota captured the Stage 1 victory. 

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Rick Hendrick smiles.

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Owner Rick Hendrick congratulates the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet team. 

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Jeff Gordon smiles.

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All smiles from the one and only Jeff Gordon following Kyle Larson's 2026 championship triumph. 

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Kyle Larson drives the No. 5 Chevrolet.

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With his fourth-place finish in Stage 1, Kyle Larson has clinched the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series title! 

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NASCAR Cup Series cars race at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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NASCAR Cup Series drivers are already favoring the high line down the backstretch at Homestead-Miami Speedway. 

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The green flag waves at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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And the green flag waves to begin the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race! 

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NASCAR Cup Series cars prepare to race at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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NASCAR Cup Series cars line up two-wide ahead of the 2026 finale. 

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A view of helicopters and NASCAR Cup Series cars at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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It's almost time to go racing! 

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A view of Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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A packed crowd (and close helicopter) at Homestead-Miami Speedway. 

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Helicopters fly over Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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Sweet scenes above Homestead-Miami Speedway! 

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The Bill France Cup glistens.

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The Bill France Cup will have an owner after the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway. 

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Denny Hamlin (L), Kyle Larson (C) and Christopher Bell (R) stand.

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The title contenders are here! 

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Denny Hamlin looks on.

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NASCAR Cup Series title contender Denny Hamlin looks on before the 2026 season finale. 

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Joey Logano signs autographs.

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Three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Joey Logano signs autographs. 

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A NASCAR Championship Weekend flag.

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This is NASCAR Championship Weekend! 

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AJ Allmendinger signs autographs.

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AJ Allmendinger, driver of the No. 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet, signs autographs at Homestead-Miami Speedway. 

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Golfer John Daly (L) and representative Byron Donalds (R) pose for a photo

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Golfer John Daly (L) and Rep. Byron Donalds (R), governor-elect of Florida, pose for a photo at the during the drivers meeting prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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Kyle Larson's No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet gets pushed to the grid.

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Kyle Larson's No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet gets pushed to the grid at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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Kyle Larson signs autographs.

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NASCAR Cup Series Chase leader Kyle Larson signs autographs at Homestead-Miami Speedway. 

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Drivers sit at the driver's meeting.

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Kyle Busch -- who clinched the 2019 NASCAR Cup Series title at Homestead-Miami Speedway -- will always be remembered.

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A look at Denny Hamlin, Christopher Bell and Kyle Larson during the driver's meeting.

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A look at the three remaining title-eligible drivers in the NASCAR Cup Series during the driver's meeting. 

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Jason Derulo performs at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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Jason Derulo performs before the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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Mexican American Council Mariachi Band performs at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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The Mexican American Council Mariachi Band performs on the midway prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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Members perform art Homestead.

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Get excited! It's NASCAR Cup Series championship race day at Homestead-Miami Speedway. 

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Justin Allgaier is officially coronated with his second O'Reilly Auto Parts Series title. 

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Justin Allgaier celebrates the 2026 O'Reilly Auto Parts Series championship.

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Take it all in, Gator. 

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Justin Allgaier climbs out of his car, surrounded by a sea of people ready to celebrate his second title. 

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Meanwhile, Brandon Jones scored the victory in the season finale, winning his second O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race of the season!

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Dejection for Jesse Love, who fell just short of defending his O'Reilly Auto Parts Series crown. 

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A launch into his JR Motorsports' team's arms!

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Justin Allgaier waves his 2026 O'Reilly Auto Parts Series championship flag!

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The checkered flag waves and Justin Allgaier is the 2026 O'Reilly Auto Parts Series champion!

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A look at the beauty of Homestead-Miami Speedway. 

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The O'Reilly Auto Parts Series field fans out on a restart at Homestead. 

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Sam Mayer and Justin Allgaier battle out front at Homestead. 

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The O'Reilly Auto Parts Series field dives into Turn 1 at Homestead. 

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Jesse Love (No. 2) and Carson Kvapil (No. 1) battle for a spot during Saturday's season finale at Homestead. 

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Championship contenders Sheldon Creed (No. 00), Jesse Love (No. 2) and Justin Allgaier (No. 7) wrap the bottom at Homestead. 

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A general view of racing at Homestead.

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The NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series field drive into the Florida sunset Saturday evening during the Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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Sheldon Creed and Carson Kvapil drive at Homestead.

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Sheldon Creed (No. 00) and Carson Kvapil (No. 1) battle for the lead during the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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Andrew Patterson wrecks at Homestead.

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Jordan Anderson Racing driver Andrew Patterson spins his No. 32 Chevrolet into sand barrels at the entrance to pit road during the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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Multiple drivers pit at Homestead.

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Carson Kvapil (No. 1), Jesse Love (No. 2) and Justin Allgaier (No. 7) pit during the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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A general view of racing at Homestead.

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JR Motorsports driver Carson Kvapil (No. 1) leads the field down the backstretch into Turn 3 during the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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A general view of racing at Homestead.

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Sheldon Creed (No. 00) Jesse Love (No. 2) and Austin Hill (No. 21) drive during the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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A general view of racing at Homestead.

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Haas Factory Team driver Sheldon Creed (No. 00) leads the field down the frontstretch during the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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Patrick Staropoli and Jeb Burton drive at Homestead.

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Patrick Staropoli (No. 48) and Jeb Burton (No. 27) battle during the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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Corey Day spins at Homestead.

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Hendrick Motorsports driver Corey Day spins his No. 17 Chevrolet during the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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Corey Day wrecks at Homestead.

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Hendrick Motorsports' Corey Day suffers damage to his No. 17 Chevrolet during the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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Corey Day's wrecked car.

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Hendrick Motorsports crew members work on Corey Day's damaged No. 17 Chevrolet during the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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Corey Day drives at Homestead.

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Corey Day brings his No. 17 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet back on track after wrecking early during the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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A general view of racing at Homestead.

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Sheldon Creed (No. 00) and Austin Hill (No. 21) lead the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series field to green, kicking off the Championship Race Saturday evening at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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Justin Allgaier enters his car.

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JR Motorsports' Justin Allgaier enters his No. 7 Chevrolet before the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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Brent Crews waves to fans.

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Joe Gibbs Racing driver Brent Crews waves to fans before the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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Sam Mayer waves to fans.

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Haas Factory Team's Sam Mayer waves to fans before the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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Chase Briscoe celebrates after winning the pole at Homestead.

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Joe Gibbs Racing driver Chase Briscoe celebrates after winning the pole for Sunday afternoon's NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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Chase Briscoe drives at Homestead.

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Chase Briscoe wheels his No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota to the pole during NASCAR Cup Series qualifying at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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Kyle Larson drives at Homestead.

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Hendrick Motorsports driver Kyle Larson drives his No. 5 Chevrolet during NASCAR Cup Series qualifying at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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Christopher Bell drives at Homestead.

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Joe Gibbs Racing's Christopher Bell turns a lap in his No. 20 Toyota during NASCAR Cup Series qualifying at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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Denny Hamlin drives at Homestead.

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Joe Gibbs Racing driver Denny Hamlin navigates his No. 11 Toyota around Homestead-Miami Speedway during NASCAR Cup Series qualifying.

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Ty Gibbs enters his car.

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Ty Gibbs enters his No. 54 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota for NASCAR Cup Series qualifying at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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Kyle Larson looks on.

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Hendrick Motorsports' Kyle Larson prepares to enter his No. 5 Chevrolet for NASCAR Cup Series qualifying at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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Denny Hamlin looks on.

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Joe Gibbs Racing's Denny Hamlin looks on during NASCAR Cup Series qualifying at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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Christopher Bell looks on.

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Joe Gibbs Racing driver Christopher Bell watches NASCAR Cup Series qualifying at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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Ryan Blaney looks on.

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Team Penske's Ryan Blaney takes in NASCAR Cup Series qualifying at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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Austin Dillon looks on.

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Richard Childress Racing driver Austin Dillon looks on during NASCAR Cup Series qualifying at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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Sheldon Creed drives at Homestead.

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Sheldon Creed drives his No. 00 Haas Factory Team Chevrolet during NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series qualifying at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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Jesse Love drives at Homestead.

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Richard Childress Racing's Jesse Love turns a lap in his No. 2 Chevrolet during NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series qualifying at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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Danny Stockman puts his arm around Jesse Love.

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Crew chief Danny Stockman (left) puts his arm around Richard Childress Racing driver Jesse Love (right) during NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series qualifying at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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Sheldon Creed and Jesse Love talk.

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Sheldon Creed (left) chats with Jesse Love (right) during NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series qualifying at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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A special message from Harper Allgaier.

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Harper Allgaier, daughter of Justin Allgaier, leaves a special message for her father during NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series qualifying at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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Justin Allgaier looks on.

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JR Motorsports driver Justin Allgaier smiles ahead of NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series qualifying at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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Lavar Scott looks on.

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Alpha Prime Racing's Lavar Scott is all smiles during NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series qualifying at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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The No. 11 Tricon Garage team poses for a photo as the night begins on a 2026 Craftsman Truck Series championship celebration. 

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Honeycutt celebrates.

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Sweet like honey! Kaden sprays champagne in Victory Lane.

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Time to celebrate on stage for the No. 11 Tricon Garage team! 

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Honeycutt hoists the 2026 trophy! 

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Honeycutt climbs from his truck and waves the championship flag! 

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Winner winner! Kaden Honeycutt made an emphatic statement by winning Friday night's title race to win the championship. He gets the championship flag before the celebration begins. 

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Battle for the win! Honeycutt passes Christian Eckes for the lead during a thrilling restart late in the championship race. 

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Riggs (right) lost the championship Friday night -- ultimately finishing six laps down in 32nd. 

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A look at all the possible lanes drivers can run at Homestead. 

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Riggs watches his championship hopes fade away multiple laps down. 

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Trouble for Riggs! 

The No. 34 Front Row Motorsports Ford truck ahd a tire go down early after contact with Nick Sanchez. 

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With the high tire wear at Homestead, pit road is always super busy. 

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Corey Heim, the 2025 Truck Series champion, leads the field down the frontstretch at Homestead.

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Layne Riggs (left) and Kaden Honeycutt prepare to duel for the 2026 Craftsman Truck Series title. 

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A look at the damage to Tyler Reddick's No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota after contact with Zane Smith coming to pit road at the end of Friday's NASCAR Cup Series practice. 

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A view of Denny Hamlin through the Florida palm trees. 

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Kyle Larson enters Turn 3 at Homestead-Miami Speedway as the sun sets on practice sessions for 2026. 

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Larson runs right up toward the wall. He hit the fence multiple times during Friday's practice. 

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The No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet earlier in practice before brushing the wall. 

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Both Christopher Bell (front) and Denny Hamlin need miracles to top Larson for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series title. 

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What a view from the Homestead-Miami Speedway infield! 

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Larson's No. 5 Chevy on the grid before practice. 

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Fans with passes watch Larson exit the NASCAR Cup Series garage to head out to the 1.5-mile Florida oval for practice. 

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A close look at Larson's helmet for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway. 

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Denny Hamlin and Christopher Bell talk.

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Joe Gibbs Racing teammates Denny Hamlin (left) and Christopher Bell (right) speak during a press conference before NASCAR Cup Series practice at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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Connor Zilisch talks.

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Trackhouse Racing driver Connor Zilisch speaks during a press conference before NASCAR Cup Series practice at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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Corey Day drives at Homestead.

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Hendrick Motorsports' Corey Day wheels his No. 17 Chevrolet during NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series practice at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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Justin Allgaier drives at Homestead.

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JR Motorsports driver Justin Allgaier turns a lap in his No. 7 Chevrolet during NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series practice at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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Jesse Love drives at Homestead.

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Richard Childress Racing driver Jesse Love drives his No. 2 Chevrolet during NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series practice at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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Carson Kvapil sits in his car.

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JR Motorsports' Carson Kvapil sits in his No. 1 Chevrolet before NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series practice at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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Nick Sanchez celebrates after winning the pole at Homestead.

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Spire Motorsports driver Nick Sanchez celebrates after winning the pole for Friday night's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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Nick Sanchez drives at Homestead.

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Nick Sanchez drives his No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet during NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series qualifying at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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Kaden Honeycutt enters his truck.

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Kaden Honeycutt enters his No. 11 Tricon Garage Toyota for NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series qualifying at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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Daniel Hemric and Grant Enfinger talk.

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Daniel Hemric (left) and Grant Enfinger (right) have a conversation during NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series qualifying at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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Layne Riggs looks on.

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Layne Riggs and his No. 34 Front Row Motorsports crew take in NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series qualifying at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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Connor Hall looks on.

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Niece Motorsports' Connor Hall smiles during NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series qualifying at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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Carson Hocevar speaks to the media.

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Spire Motorsports driver Carson Hocevar addresses his suspension from the NASCAR Cup Series season finale during a press conference at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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Kaulig Racing speaks to the media.

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Kaulig Racing team owner Matt Kaulig (middle-R) and CEO Chris Rice (middle-L) announce that AJ Allmendinger (left) and Ty Dillon (right) will drive the organization's two Dodges during the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series season.

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Steve O'Donnell speaks to the media.

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NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell speaks during the State of the Sport address at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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A view of Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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A look at the water fountain inside Homestead as the sun sets. 

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Kaden Honeycutt (right) and crew chief Scott Zipadelli talk on pit road before Craftsman NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series practice at Homestead. 

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A general view of the ambience outside the grandstands of Homestead-Miami Speedway. 

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Corey Heim, who won the 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series championship, climbs into the No. 1 Tricon Garage Toyota for Homestead. 

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Layne Riggs readys up for the most important practice of the year. 

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Kaden Honeycutt rips his No. 11 Tricon Garage Toyota down the frontstretch at Homestead-Miami Speedway. 

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Layne Riggs drives down the frontstretch during NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series practice at Homestead-Miami Speedway. 

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Kaden Honeycutt enters Turn 3 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. 

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Layne Riggs moves up toward the wall at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Turns 3 and 4. 

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2026 nascar national series trophies

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A look at all three NASCAR national series championship trophies that will be awarded this weekend at the 2026 season-finale events at Homestead-Miami Speedway. 

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Kaden Honeycutt speaks to media at Homestead. He enters Friday evening's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race with a 20-point lead over Layne Riggs. 

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Layne Riggs speaks to media at Homestead. 

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Carson Kvapil sits fourth in O'Reilly Series points and will look to carry momentum from a Martinsville Speedway win to a series championship on Saturday. 

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Sheldon Creed enters the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Championship race fifth in points -- 42 markers back of Justin Allgaier. 

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Corey Day sits 23 points back of Allgaier for the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series championship. 

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Jesse Love is looking to become the first back-to-back champion in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series since Tyler Reddick in 2018-2019. 

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NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series points leader Allgaier holds a 22-point advantage over Love entering Saturday night's finale. Allgaier is looking to win his second title in three years. 

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One man show! Kyle Larson sits onstage to speak to media ahead of Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway. 

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USA Sports broadcasters Leigh Diffey (left), Dale Jarrett (middle) and Jeff Burton speak to media. 

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