Kyle Larson Wins at Homestead Amid Team Penske Struggles

Team Penske has experienced a paradoxical 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season, leading in laps but struggling to secure wins, with only a single top-five finish despite their dominance in early race stages. Ryan Blaney has been particularly affected, facing repeated engine failures, including a dramatic incident at Homestead-Miami Speedway where his car caught fire, marking his third consecutive race exit due to mechanical issues. In contrast, Kyle Larson celebrated his 30th Cup Series victory by overtaking teammate Alex Bowman at Homestead-Miami, marking him as one of the youngest drivers to reach this milestone. Despite previous struggles at Homestead, Larson remains a betting favorite due to his strong overall performance, while AJ Allmendinger is considered a potential longshot pick due to recent strong finishes at the track.