NASCAR Cup Series veteran Denny Hamlin believes Kyle Larson has a realistic path to matching the all-time record of seven championships. Hamlin, a three-time Daytona 500 winner and longtime competitor, assessed Larson's prospects during a recent media appearance.
Larson, the 2021 Cup Series champion, has established himself as one of the most versatile drivers in modern motorsports, with victories across multiple disciplines including sprint cars, dirt late models, and stock cars. The seven-title benchmark is currently shared by Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt, and Jimmie Johnson.
Hamlin's endorsement carries weight given his own 50-plus Cup victories and consistent championship contention over nearly two decades. The 2026 season will be a critical test of whether Larson can sustain the dominance required to chase history.
