None Of Us Might Seem Confident"- Kyle Larson Addresses HMS' Championship Readiness With Honest Claim

Kyle Larson acknowledged that Hendrick Motorsports may not be championship-ready right now, even with three Cup Series races remaining before The Chase. Speaking ahead of the Cook Out 400 in Richmond on 15 August, the winless streak that has extended beyond a year is a central problem. Larson told journalist Tim Moore (posted on X) that in just three races they can’t make the cars as good as the Toyotas, which have dominated the 2026 season, though he said confidence remains because of the team’s ability to turn things around. He also recalled that last year wasn’t instant pace for HMS either, and that Joe Gibbs Racing’s Denny Hamlin led the regular season in wins. Larson is 10th and locked in, but without wins it will be harder once The Chase begins, especially after the format increased race wins to 55 points.