Larson’s Unusual Drought Seen Amid Strong StartDespite holding first place in the regular-season standings and ranking third in the playoffs, Kyle Larson has not celebrated a race win in months. Danielle Trotta also highlighted personal worries for Larson:“Larson has not been himself in months. Kyle Larson hasn’t won a race in almost 5 months, that’s the most anti-NASCAR thing ever! Broader Ratings Slump Pains NASCAR AudienceDanielle Trotta also addressed the bigger context impacting the sport, pointing to a worrying decline in NASCAR television viewership. Significance for Larson, Hendrick Motorsports, and NASCARThe Kyle Larson winless slump has become a focal point for concerns not just about the driver’s performance, but also about the state of Hendrick Motorsports more broadly.