“I’m Only 30” – Kyle Larson Discloses Masterplan to “Creep Up On” Hendrick Motorsports Legends Jeff Gordon & Jimmie Johnson

Kyle Larson, having demonstrated his driving skill time and again, has been a crucial player for Hendrick Motorsports for quite some time. His first year with the team even saw him clinching his inaugural championship in the Cup Series. Fresh from his impressive victory at North Wilkesboro Speedway, the rising HMS icon unveiled a master plan.

His ambitious strategy aims to bring him closer to the legendary accomplishments of HMS greats, Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon.

Kyle Larson reveals his master plan to leave legends in the dust

Sunday night at North Wilkesboro, Larson apparently said, “Once I got picked up at Hendrick, I was confident. But I don’t think I ever thought at the time that I would have the stats that we do up to this point, prior to running my first-ever race for Hendrick Motorsports.”

“But once I got to run some races in 2021, I was like, ‘OK, I am a good stock car racer. I can do this.’”

“It’s been a fun road to this point, and we have a lot left to accomplish. And I’m only 30, so I hope to be around for a long time and creep up on what Jimmie [Johnson] and Jeff [Gordon] have done,” he concluded.

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What’s the gap between Kyle Larson and the race-win records of Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon?

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Demonstrating impressive speed and skill, Larson has swiftly accumulated victories and even clinched his inaugural championship in the Cup Series in his first year with the team. Yet, as he sets his sights higher, he hopes to one day close up on the former HMS legends.

Amassing 15 wins, Larson now ranks as the fourth-winningest driver in HMS history. However, he’s just behind Chase Elliott, who currently holds 18 victories. Furthermore, when these figures are juxtaposed with the remarkable records of Johnson and Gordon, a sizable disparity emerges.

Notably, Gordon’s astonishing achievement of 93 victories sits at the pinnacle of Hendrick drivers’ success. Johnson, trailing not far behind, impressively accounts for 83 wins. The sheer magnitude of their accomplishments accentuates the gap Larson seeks to bridge, a task both formidable and inspiring.

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Larson’s forward path stirs fascination. His drive intensifies the competition, aiming to narrow the win gap with his renowned predecessors. Despite the challenge, his proven skills and grit show he’s ready for this greatness chase.