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RICHMOND, VA – SEPTEMBER 09: Kyle Larson, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond Raceway in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images)
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RICHMOND, VA – SEPTEMBER 09: Kyle Larson, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond Raceway in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images)
For the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series season, Kyle Larson is in the Hendrick Motorsports stable. Now, his #5 team is set to expand even further. The latest recruit is Jeff Gordon’s former PR manager, Jon Edwards, who is excited to get back on board.
Of course, Edwards’ role will be similar to when he was in the Jeff Gordon camp.
Larson is eager to get behind the wheel of a championship-winning car. The Hendrick Motorsports team’s reputation precedes it and has produced several champions in the past. So, Kyle Larson is in good hands when the 2021 Cup Series season kicks off.
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It’s been one heckuva run with @JeffGordonWeb, but excited for a new chapter with @KyleLarsonRacin and the No. 5 @TeamHendrick group beginning in 2021. pic.twitter.com/TjQJPsm6dP
— Jon Edwards (@JonEdwards24) December 17, 2020
Thanks for everything over the years, @JonEdwards24! It has been a heckuva run. I still know where to find you! 😂
P.S. – You might need to change your @Twitter handle now. 😃 https://t.co/QhdLKObBqe
— Jeff Gordon (@JeffGordonWeb) December 18, 2020
After being away from the action for a year, he will be raring to go, as he has a point to prove and will be keen to fight for victory. Additionally, he will have a healthy competition with his equally talented teammates.
With the likes of Chase Elliott, Alex Bowman, and William Byron, the HMS team has plenty of talent.
What can we expect from Kyle Larson?
The 28-year old is already a proven race winner, with six visits to Victory Lane to his name. However, there is a slight possibility that he may be a little rusty after his suspension from the 2020 season.
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He has been practicing all year in other racing series, but a NASCAR machine is a different beast to the other cars that Larson has driven in the past year.
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AVONDALE, ARIZONA – MARCH 07: Kyle Larson, driver of the #42 McDonald’s Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series FanShield 500 at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
However, the 28-year old will be sure to keep up with his rivals and teammates, and after some time away to reflect, he will be motivated to return to winning ways.
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Hopefully, he can kick off the 2021 Cup Series season on a blank slate. Without a doubt, Kyle Larson is too good a driver to not deserve a chance at the top.
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