Larson wins back-to-back Cup Series championships and Allgaier takes home second O'Reilly crown
Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Italy arrives for the Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix in Sao Paulo, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026. Credit: AP/Ettore Chiereguini
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NASCAR CUP SERIES
Last race: Ten playoff races erased months of frustration for Kyle Larson, who rebounded from a victory drought spanning the entire regular season to capture his third NASCAR Cup Series championship. Ryan Blaney won the season finale while Larson finished 12th to secure back-to-back titles, adding another crown to his resume behind the wheel of Hendrick Motorsports’ No. 5 Chevrolet.
Next race: Season has concluded.
Online: http://www.nascar.com
NASCAR O'REILLY AUTO PARTS SERIES
Last race: Justin Allgaier secured his second series championship in three years with a seventh-place finish, edging defending champion Jesse Love by 14 points in the final standings. Brandon Jones won the season finale after taking the lead with 14 laps remaining and pulling away for a nearly four-second victory.
Next race: Season has concluded.
Online: http://www.nascar.com
Crew members for driver Kyle Larson (5) work during pit stop at the NASCAR Championship auto race at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026 in Homestead, Fla. Credit: AP/Marta Lavandier
NASCAR CRAFTSMAN TRUCK SERIES
Last race: Kaden Honeycutt entered the season finale with a 20-point advantage over Layne Riggs, whose championship hopes unraveled after early tire trouble. Honeycutt surged into the lead on a late restart to claim his fifth victory of the season and first career series championship.
Next race: Season has concluded.
Online: http://www.nascar.com
FORMULA 1
Last race: After slipping from pole to third at the start, race winner Lando Norris took advantage of drying conditions to switch to slick tires and regain the lead when Kimi Antonelli spun out on Lap 20.
Next race: November 21, Las Vegas.
Online: http://www.formula1.com
NTT INDYCAR SERIES
Last race: Scott McLaughlin won the season finale while Alex Palou secured the championship, tying the series record with his fourth consecutive title.
Next race: Season has concluded.
Online: http://www.indycar.com
NHRA DRAG RACING
In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals
Site: Pomona, California.
Track: In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip.
Race distance: 1/4 mile.
Schedule: Friday, qualifying, 12:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m.; Saturday, qualifying, 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m.; Sunday, race, 11 a.m.
Next race: Season will conclude.
Online: http://www.nhra.com
WORLD OF OUTLAWS
Next race: Season has concluded.
Online: http://worldofoutlaws.com
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