Photos: Kyle Larson wins the Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR Cup Series at World Wide Technology Raceway
Racers compete in the Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR Cup Series at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Ill., on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026.
Kyle Larson sips an energy drink and celebrates after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Enjoy Illinois 300 on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison.
Fans watch as racers compete in the Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR Cup Series at the World Wide Technology Raceway, in Madison, Ill., on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026. The race on Sunday was sold out for the fifth consecutive time since its start in 2022.
Kyle Larson, celebrates after winning the Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR Cup Series race at World Wide Technology Raceway, in Madison, Ill., on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026.
Jim Harrington, of Troy, Ill., reacts as he watches racers compete during the Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR Cup Series at the World Wide Technology Raceway, in Madison, Ill., on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026. 鈥淚 just hope to see a Mustang, I grew up driving them 鈥 my heart is with Mustangs,鈥 Harrington said.
Bubba Wallace鈥檚 pit crew spring into action changing tires and filling his gas during the Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR Cup Series at the World Wide Technology Raceway, in Madison, Ill., on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026.
Tyler Philpott, on pit crew with Michael McDowell, patches tires during the Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR Cup Series at the World Wide Technology Raceway, in Madison, Ill., on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026.
Natalie O鈥橦arrop, of Alton, Ill., watches racers compete in the Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR Cup Series at the World Wide Technology Raceway, in Madison, Ill., on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026. 鈥淚 just started going last year and it鈥檚 gonna be a routine now,鈥 O鈥橦arrop said.
Kyle Larson makes a phone call next to his trophy after placing first in the Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR Cup Series at the World Wide Technology Raceway, in Madison, Ill., on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026.
Chase and Ashley Merrill, of Wenzville, Mo., point and watch as racers compete during the Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR Cup Series at the World Wide Technology Raceway, in Madison, Ill., on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026. 鈥淚 watched racing all of my life because my grandparents watched it, and now she watches it with me,鈥 Chase Merrill said.
Dalton Turner, of Salem, Ill., shouts to his sons, Jackson, 9, left, and Memphis, 5, over the loud raceway as they watch the Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR Cup Series at the World Wide Technology Raceway, in Madison, Ill., on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026.
Jeffrey Ramsay, pit crew with Michael McDowell, writes markings on tires during the Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR Cup Series at the World Wide Technology Raceway, in Madison, Ill., on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026.
Confetti lies around Kyle Larson鈥檚 car after celebrating his first place win in the Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR Cup Series at the World Wide Technology Raceway, in Madison, Ill., on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026.
Fans cheer and wave as Kyle Larson drives through to the trophy podium to celebrate his first place win after the Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR Cup Series at the World Wide Technology Raceway, in Madison, Ill., on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026.
From left, Max Rader, of Saint Jacob, Ill., Richard Murdach, and Calvin Clendenin, both of Chester, Ill., watch the race and discuss who they are rooting for during the Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR Cup Series at the World Wide Technology Raceway, in Madison, Ill., on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026.
Mark Nickels, pit crew member for Joey Logano, takes his gloves off after filling up Logano鈥檚 car with gasoline during the Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR Cup Series at the World Wide Technology Raceway, in Madison, Ill., on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026.
Mark Nickels, pit crew member for Joey Logano, carries a gasoline tank during the Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR Cup Series at the World Wide Technology Raceway, in Madison, Ill., on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026.
Kyle Larson shakes hands with a memeber of his team as he drives to the trophy podium after winning first place in the Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR Cup Series at the World Wide Technology Raceway, in Madison, Ill., on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026.
An official waves a caution flag during the Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR Cup Series at the World Wide Technology Raceway, in Madison, Ill., on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026.
People watch and record as a pit crew changes tires during the Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR Cup Series at the World Wide Technology Raceway, in Madison, Ill., on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026.
Fans cheer as Kyle Larson throws up his hand in celebration of winning first place in the Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR Cup Series at the World Wide Technology Raceway, in Madison, Ill., on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026.
Kyle Larson pumps his fists in celebration of winning first place in the Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR Cup Series at the World Wide Technology Raceway, in Madison, Ill., on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026.
Kyle Larson burns out on the raceway and smoke engulfs the fan crowd after he placed first in the Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR Cup Series at the World Wide Technology Raceway, in Madison, Ill., on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026.
Fans watch from the top of a truck as racers compete during the Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR Cup Series at the World Wide Technology Raceway, in Madison, Ill., on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026.
Officials wave the checkered flag as Kyle Larson speeds through the finish line to place first in the Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR Cup Series at the World Wide Technology Raceway, in Madison, Ill., on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026.
Retired professional NBA player Michael Jordan watches the race from Bubba Wallace鈥檚 pit during the Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR Cup Series at the World Wide Technology Raceway, in Madison, Ill., on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026.
Confetti flies around Kyle Larson as he takes a swig of an energy drink in celebration of placing first in the Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR Cup Series at the World Wide Technology Raceway, in Madison, Ill., on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026.
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