What Happened to Kyle Larson? Who is Kyle Larson?
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Updated Jun 17, 2024
What Happened to Kyle Larson?
Kyle Larson, the favorite in Sunday's Iowa Corn 350 NASCAR Cup Series race at Iowa Speedway, had a promising start. He led for 81 laps, won Stage 2, and seemed poised for another victory. However, his race took a turn for the worse on Lap 219, right at the beginning of Stage 3.
Daniel Suarez's car moved up the track during a chaotic restart, with Bubba Wallace close to his left-rear quarter panel. This caused Larson's car to spin after making contact with Suarez's No. 99 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet. Denny Hamlin caught between Larson and the wall, had no room to escape, and was also involved in the crash. Larson's team worked on repairs, and though he met the damaged vehicle policy requirements, he ended up 31 laps down. Ultimately, Larson finished in 34th place, ending his hopes of a second consecutive win.
Who is Kyle Larson?
Kyle Miyata Larson is an American race car driver. He races full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 5 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports. He also races part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and the IndyCar Series. Larson is very successful in dirt track racing, winning big events like the Kings Royal, Knoxville Nationals, and Chili Bowl Nationals. He also won the 24 Hours of Daytona race in 2015 with Chip Ganassi Racing.
In 2023, Larson was named one of NASCAR's 75 Greatest Drivers. In 2024, he set a record for the closest finish in NASCAR Cup Series history at Kansas. Larson's skill in different types of racing makes him one of the top drivers today.
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| Attribute | Details |
| Full Name | Kyle Miyata Larson |
| Profession | Race Car Driver |
| Date of Birth | July 31, 1992 |
| Age | 31 years |
| Place of Birth | Sacramento, California, United States |
| Spouse | Katelyn Sweet (married 2018) |
| Height | 1.68 meters |
| Parents | Janet Larson, Mike Larson |
| Siblings | Andrea Larson |
| Children | Owen Miyata Larson |
| Weight | 135 lb (61 kg) |
Kyle Larson Career
Early Career
- 1992: Born in Elk Grove, California.
- 1999: Attended his first race at one week old.
- 1999-2009: Started racing at age seven in outlaw karts and later in open-wheel cars including USAC midget, Silver Crown, and sprint cars.
- 2011: Won the 4-Crown Nationals at Eldora Speedway, Rookie of the Year in Silver Crown, and set a sprint car track record at Ocean Speedway.
- 2012: Won six USAC National Midget races including the Turkey Night Grand Prix.
NASCAR K&N Pro Series and ARCA
- 2012: Signed by Earnhardt Ganassi Racing; won first stock car race at New Smyrna Speedway; first NASCAR K&N Pro Series East win at Gresham Motorsports Park; won the K&N Pro Series East Championship.
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
- 2012: Made Truck Series debut at Kentucky Speedway.
- 2013: First Truck Series win at Rockingham Speedway.
- 2016: Won at Eldora Speedway in the Truck Series.
- 2023: Won at North Wilkesboro in the Truck Series.
NASCAR Xfinity Series
- 2013: Full-time in Xfinity Series with Turner Scott Motorsports; involved in a severe crash at Daytona; won Nationwide Series Rookie of the Year.
- 2014: First career Xfinity win at Auto Club Speedway; second win at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
- 2015: Part-time in Xfinity Series with HScott Motorsports; won at Homestead.
- 2016: Part-time with Chip Ganassi Racing; won at Pocono and Texas.
- 2022: Won at Watkins Glen for JR Motorsports.
- 2023: Won at Darlington and Circuit of the Americas.
Phoenix Racing
- 2013: Cup Series debut with Phoenix Racing.
Chip Ganassi Racing
- 2014: Rookie season, won Rookie of the Year.
- 2016: First Cup Series win at Michigan.
- 2017: Four wins including Michigan and Richmond; finished 8th in points.
- 2018: Consistent top finishes; eliminated in the Round of 12 in playoffs.
- 2019: Won the All-Star Race and at Dover; finished 6th in points.
- 2020: Suspended for using a racial slur during an iRacing event; fired by Chip Ganassi Racing.
Hendrick Motorsports
- 2021: Joined Hendrick Motorsports; won ten races including the Coca-Cola 600 and the Championship 4 at Phoenix; won the NASCAR Cup Series Championship.
- 2022: Won at Auto Club and Watkins Glen; finished 7th in points.
- 2023: Faced a penalty in March; numerous top finishes and another win at Homestead.
Kyle Larson Age
Kyle Larson was born on July 31, 1992. As of June 2024, he is 31 years old. He will turn 32 years old on July 31, 2024.
Kyle Larson Networth
Kyle Larson, the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series Champion, has an estimated net worth of $12 million as of 2023 (Urban Splatter). His income primarily comes from his contract with Hendrick Motorsports, valued at about $10 million annually and extends through 2026 (Urban Splatter) (Wealthy Persons). Additionally, Larson benefits financially from sponsorship deals with major brands like Chevrolet, Oakley, Credit One Bank, iRacing, and Alpinestars
