Kyle Larson Finishes 34th After Flat Tire Ends Playoff Run
Kyle Larson finished 34th at Phoenix Raceway in NASCAR's championship race after a flat tire caused him to hit the wall, ending his playoff run.
Albany Schenectady Troy, NY, October 19, 2026 —
Kyle Larson finished 34th at Phoenix Raceway in NASCAR’s championship race after a flat tire sent him into the wall and ended his playoff run. The result brought Larson’s postseason campaign to a close.
The available information does not specify when the tire went flat, where Larson was running before the incident, or how the impact affected his car. It also does not provide details about any subsequent inspection or whether Larson made further attempts to continue in the race.
Larson’s 34th-place finish is the only race result provided. No information was supplied about the championship winner, the other competitors’ results, or how the finish compared with Larson’s earlier performance in the playoffs. The summary also does not identify a date for the race or provide details about Larson’s team.
The incident’s stated consequence was the end of Larson’s playoff run. Further details about the circumstances surrounding the flat tire, the wall impact and the decision or circumstances that prevented him from continuing are not available in the information provided.
Story summarized from the original created by DAVID BRANDT, Associated Press on www.news10.com, see more information here.
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