Kyle Larson’s Close Call at Dover Motor Speedway in the WÜRTH 400
Aero block hindered Larson's bid for victory at Dover as he fell short of overtaking Hamlin in the WÜRTH 400, resulting in his second runner-up finish of the season.
By the Numbers- Larson settled for his second runner-up finish and fifth top-five overall of the year.
- Larson led twice for 39 laps, including a Stage 2 win, at Dover Motor Speedway.
Larson's struggle with dirty air and aerodynamic challenges impacted his ability to overtake Hamlin in the race.
State of Play- Larson maintains his regular season points lead over Martin Truex, Jr. by 15 points despite the disappointing outcome at Dover.
- The discussion around aero block and the use of rear camera assists in NextGen cars sparked conversations in the NASCAR garage.
Larson aims to improve his restarts as a key driving characteristic moving forward, with Kevin Harvick set to be his relief driver during NASCAR All-Star Weekend at North Wilkesboro.
Bottom LineDespite falling short at Dover, Larson's focus on polishing restarts and the upcoming partnership with Harvick in the All-Star Weekend presents opportunities for growth and success in future races.
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