Epic 2024 Kansas NASCAR Finish

Kyle Larson vs. Chris Buescher battled wheel-to-wheel to the checkered flag.

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AdventHealth 400: 268 laps at Kansas Speedway, May 2024.

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Larson in the No. 5 Hendrick Chevy, Buescher in the No. 17 RFK Ford.

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Led 221 laps with multiple stage wins, controlling most of the race.

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Buescher surged on the final lap, aggressively blocking Larson.

Two intense collisions in the final corners kept fans on edge.

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Initial scoring favored Buescher, but review confirmed Larson’s win.

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Epic 2024 Kansas NASCAR Finish

Kyle Larson vs. Chris Buescher battled wheel-to-wheel to the checkered flag.

Final Duel

AdventHealth 400: 268 laps at Kansas Speedway, May 2024.

Race Details

Larson in the No. 5 Hendrick Chevy, Buescher in the No. 17 RFK Ford.

Cars & Teams

Led 221 laps with multiple stage wins, controlling most of the race.

Larson Dominates

Buescher surged on the final lap, aggressively blocking Larson.

Last-Lap Attack

Two intense collisions in the final corners kept fans on edge.

Thrilling Contact

Initial scoring favored Buescher, but review confirmed Larson’s win.

Photo Finish

Victory by just 0.001 seconds — closest finish in Cup Series history.

Record Margin

Kansas Speedway witnesses one of its most unforgettable and thrilling races.

Historic Moment