“It’s a Bummer” – Kyle Larson Loses Out on a Very Precious Track for His Series, and He Isn’t Happy at All

Merely days after his Phoenix disappointment, bad news has come looking for Kyle Larson yet again. The Hendrick Motorsports driver, who is also the co-owner of the High Limit Sprint Car Series, opened up to Floracing to discuss his take on a piece of saddening news as the series is set to go national next year.

Often lauded as Tony Stewart‘s successor, both literally and figuratively, the #5 HMS driver made headlines after a major acquisition of the All-Star Racing Series from the Stewart-Haas Racing co-owner. However, weeks after taking over, Larson and Brad Sweet relayed disappointing news to the community.

Knoxville Raceway lets Kyle Larson down as the HMS driver opens up about the setback

Following a rather successful first season consisting of 11-week races, Kyle Larson-Brad Sweet announced their plans of the series’ expansion for 2024 earlier this week.

Walking on that path, the series’ name has also been changed from High Limit Sprint Car Series to High Limit Racing. The duo also revealed that the series will be telecast on Floracing on the weekends, unlike its earlier mid-week schedule.

Larson and Sweet further revealed their intentions and ambitions when they opened up about the Knoxville disappointment. Reflecting on it, Sweet said, “We were disappointed, you know, we thought we would keep an event date there, they definitely showed their loyalty which we can appreciate and they’ve had a relationship with the world of outlaws and with DIRTVision and those things.” 

With the World of Outlaws champion revealing his disappointment, Larson then voiced his sourness, saying, “I’m proud to be a 2-time Knoxville nationals champion. I love everybody at Knoxville Raceway and at the same point, yeah, you’re bummed that you aren’t able to have a race there next year, but I don’t view it as something that we’re not going to ever have a race there.

“I think, you know, while what we’re doing is still so fresh and new tracks and teams are still trying to figure it all out so, do I understand that and know that we’re confident that in the future you know we will be able to race there so I know it’s a bummer right now but I think short term versus long term will be fine,” said Larson concluding his take.

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While NASCAR is straying away from traditional values, its drivers and veterans seem to go back to their roots, trying everything in their power to preserve the short-track format of racing. On that front, Larson is very much like Stewart and Dale Earnhardt Jr. While the veterans are more focused on late-model racing, Larson devotes his time to Sprint car racing.

According to HLR’s media partner Floracing, Larson will also be a part of its 2024 schedule showing up to the dirt track for a spin after his Cup Series obligation. His brother-in-law, Brad Sweet will also continue to take part, racing in the #49 Kasey Kahne Racing NAPA-sponsored car.

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Though the details about the driver roster are yet to be announced, fans can expect more details in the coming weeks.