Kyle Larson delivered a strong performance to win The LiUNA! NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 14, 2026. The experienced driver took control of the race after a late restart and held off a competitive field to secure his 18th career victory in the series.
Larson moved into the lead with 47 laps remaining and maintained his advantage during the closing stretch. Once in front, he pulled away from the chasing pack and crossed the finish line ahead of several strong contenders.
NASCAR O’Reilly Series Las Vegas Race Overview
| Race | Series | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| The LiUNA! Race | NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series | March 14, 2026 | Las Vegas Motor Speedway |
The race featured multiple lead changes, stage victories, penalties and incidents that shaped the final results.
Kyle Larson’s Winning Performance
Kyle Larson drove the No. 88 JR Motorsports Chevrolet and executed a strong final stint to capture the victory. After moving into the lead with fewer than 50 laps remaining, Larson controlled the race pace and kept challengers behind him.
Kyle Larson to the lead on the restart! pic.twitter.com/lMFiahUjvB
— The CW Sports (@TheCW_Sports) March 14, 2026
His performance marked another major milestone as he added his 18th win in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series.
Key Moments That Shaped the Race
Several important moments played a role in determining the outcome of the race.
Stage domination by Justin Allgaier
Justin Allgaier was one of the strongest drivers early in the race. He won both of the first two stages, showing impressive pace during the opening portion of the event. However, his car began to lose handling performance during the final 100 laps, which prevented him from maintaining his early advantage.
Jesse Love penalty
Jesse Love also had a competitive car during the race and looked capable of challenging near the front. However, a pit-road safety violation penalty with less than 80 laps remaining forced him to drop back in the field, ending his chances of fighting for the win.
Late-race crash
Another dramatic moment occurred when Taylor Gray crashed after contact from Sheldon Creed while battling behind the race leader with about 52 laps to go. The incident removed another contender from the race.
Top 10 Finishers – Las Vegas Race
| Position | Driver | Car |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kyle Larson | No. 88 JR Motorsports Chevrolet |
| 2 | Chase Briscoe | No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota |
| 3 | Sheldon Creed | No. 00 Haas Factory Team Chevrolet |
| 4 | Justin Allgaier | No. 7 JR Motorsports Chevrolet |
| 5 | Sammy Smith | No. 8 JR Motorsports Chevrolet |
| 6 | Jesse Love | No. 2 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet |
| 7 | Connor Zilisch | No. 1 JR Motorsports Chevrolet |
| 8 | Corey Day | No. 17 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet |
| 9 | William Sawalich | No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota |
| 10 | Austin Hill | No. 21 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet |
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Complete Race Results
| Position | Driver |
|---|---|
| 11 | Carson Kvapil |
| 12 | Parker Retzlaff |
| 13 | Brandon Jones |
| 14 | Kyle Sieg |
| 15 | Daniel Dye |
| 16 | Josh Williams |
| 17 | Harrison Burton |
| 18 | Cole Custer |
| 19 | Rajah Caruth |
| 20 | Brennan Poole |
| 21 | Patrick Staropoli |
| 22 | Blaine Perkins |
| 23 | Josh Bilicki |
| 24 | Jeremy Clements |
| 25 | Austin Green |
| 26 | Lavar Scott |
| 27 | Jeb Burton |
| 28 | Mason Maggio |
| 29 | Joey Gase |
| 30 | Ryan Ellis |
| 31 | Dean Thompson |
| 32 | Nathan Byrd |
| 33 | Anthony Alfredo |
| 34 | Ryan Sieg |
| 35 | Sam Mayer |
| 36 | Chandler Smith |
| 37 | Taylor Gray |
| 38 | Nick Sanchez |
Some drivers finished laps behind the leader, while others were forced out due to crashes or mechanical problems.
Larson Extends His Series Success
Kyle Larson’s victory at Las Vegas adds another highlight to his career in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series. By executing a strong late-race strategy and maintaining control during the final laps, Larson secured an impressive win against a deep field of competitors.
The race featured several strong performances, but Larson’s decisive move late in the race proved to be the difference.
