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NASCAR reveals status of Kyle Larson's No. 5 car at R&D Center
TL;DR
NASCAR's inspection of Kyle Larson's No. 5 car at the R&D Center after the Bristol race found no issues, meaning he faces no penalties. Larson currently ranks sixth in the standings as he heads into the Kansas Speedway race.
NASCAR took Kyle Larson's No. 5 car to the R&D Center after the Cup Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway. Following a strong run at Bristol, the sport had a closer inspection of Larson's vehicle; however, did the Hendrick Motorsports driver receive any penalties?
Larson's No. 5 car had no issues at the NASCAR R&D Center, which is the best result from further inspection. In previous years, NASCAR has found issues that cost a race team and driver over 100 points and more, so Larson receiving the green light is excellent news.
Going into Kansas Speedway, Larson sits sixth in the point standings behind Chase Elliott with 18 races left in the NASCAR regular season. The driver of the No. 5 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports hopes to carry his momentum into Bristol, as the organization looks for more race-winning speed in 2026.
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This article originally appeared on Motorsports Wire: NASCAR reveals status of Kyle Larson's No. 5 car at R&D Center
Q&A
What was the outcome of the inspection of Kyle Larson's No. 5 car at the NASCAR R&D Center?
The inspection revealed no issues with Kyle Larson's No. 5 car, resulting in no penalties for the driver.
How is Kyle Larson performing in the NASCAR standings after the Bristol race?
Kyle Larson is currently sixth in the point standings, trailing Chase Elliott as the NASCAR regular season continues with 18 races remaining.
