DARLINGTON, S.C. — Kyle Larson won Saturday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Darlington Raceway after bumping challenger John Hunter Nemechek during a fierce battle on the final lap.
Larson recovered from a pit road speeding penalty that dropped him from the lead pack to 31st and moved into position to challenge for the win in the closing miles.
He and Nemechek raced hard on the final lap, running side by side and touching. Nemechek almost lost control but managed to challenge Larson in the final turn before Larson bounced off the wall and hit Nemechek.
Larson raced under the checkered flag as Nemechek lost control of his car. “I thought it was good, hard racing, for sure,” Larson said. “I was nervous about what would happen in (Turn) 3.
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