Kyle Larson’s day ended before it really began on Sunday in the rain-delayed race at Daytona International Speedway. After starting first, the driver of the No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 retired on lap 14 after experiencing engine issues.
With the points standings reseeded following the final regular season race, the driver of the No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet ZL1 is now fourth in the standings and 21 markers behind leader Chase Elliott entering the 10-race playoffs.
QUOTING KYLE LARSON:
“I guess it was the timing belt maybe or something like that. I didn’t really have much of an indication. I’m sure they’ll dig through the data and see if it was happening earlier than when it really let go there. Bummer. I’m sure we’ll drop a few spots in the points, so that will hurt for the playoffs. We’re safe, good to go race next weekend and get our playoffs started.”
NEXT RACE:
Larson and the No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet team now set their sights on earning back-to-back Cup Series champioships as the start of the 10-race playoffs begins at Darlington Raceway in South Carolina. Racing under the lights at the historic race track takes place Saturday, Sept. 4 at 6 p.m. ET and will be broadcast live on USA.
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