Kyle Larson, born July 31, 1992, is a celebrated American racing driver renowned for his versatility across multiple racing disciplines. Competing full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series for Hendrick Motorsports in the No. 5 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, Larson has also made notable appearances in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and the NTT IndyCar Series. His dirt track career is storied, with prestigious victories at events like the Kings Royal, Knoxville Nationals, and Chili Bowl Nationals. Larson’s adaptability extends to sports car racing, where he triumphed at the 24 Hours of Daytona in 2015 with Chip Ganassi Racing. Honored as one of NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers in 2023, Larson achieved a record-setting close finish at Kansas in 2024, cementing his legacy as a top-tier racer.
Full Name: Kyle Miyata Larson
Date of Birth: July 31, 1992
Birthplace: Elk Grove, California, USA
Nationality: American
Primary Team: Hendrick Motorsports (NASCAR Cup Series)
Car Number: No. 5 in the NASCAR Cup Series, part-time in No. 17 for NASCAR Xfinity and IndyCar
Racing Series: NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, NTT IndyCar Series
Career Highlights: Winner of prestigious dirt events like the Kings Royal and Knoxville Nationals; 2015 24 Hours of Daytona overall winner
Awards: Named one of NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers in 2023
Record Achievement: Set a NASCAR record for the closest finish in Cup Series history at Kansas in 2024
Track | Starting Position | Finishing Position | Points |
---|---|---|---|
Las Vegas Motor Speedway | 2 | 1 | 60 |
Richmond Raceway | 1 | 3 | 51 |
Martinsville Speedway | 1 | 2 | 53 |
Kansas Speedway | 4 | 1 | 57 |
Sonoma Raceway | 5 | 1 | 48 |
Indianapolis Motor Speedway | 5 | 1 | 49 |
Darlington Raceway | 4 | 4 | 53 |
Bristol Motor Speedway | 2 | 1 | 60 |
Charlotte Motor Speedway RC | 6 | 1 | 48 |
Phoenix Raceway | 4 | 4 | 39 |
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