Kyle Larson has plenty to look forward to despite an underwhelming end to the season. The season wrapping up does not mean the racing stops for the 32-year-old, who isn’t stepping back from motorsport during the off-season, with his focus shifting from oval to dirt tracks. Having acquired the All-Star Circuit of Champions in 2023, the California native’s tireless efforts have led to the oldest winged sprint car series making a sensational return next year, much to the delight of racing enthusiasts from around the world.

The Hendrick Motorsports driver will also be competing in the USAC National Midget this month, cementing his reputation as one of the most versatile drivers in the world. Could Larson help the All-Star Circuit of Champions be brought back to its glory days through his involvement? Time will tell.

Kyle Larson’s efforts pay big dividends

The All-Star Circuit of Champions is a big part of Ohio and its surrounding state’s racing history. Founded in 1970, the regional series has featured some of the greatest sprint car drivers in the world, such as Dave Blaney, Bobby Allen, Jack Hewitt, Kenny Jacobs, and Chad Kemenah. The competition was owned by Tony Stewart from 2015 until 2023, after which it was acquired by High Limit Racing, which is co-owned by Brad Sweet and Kyle Larson. They have partnered with Fremont Speedway’s promoter Rich Farmer to bring back the Ohio Sprint Speedweek from 2025 onwards.

Revealing the underlying motivations behind acquiring the All-Star Circuit of Champions, Brad Sweet said, “When we acquired the All-Stars, we had every intention of bringing the series back. We trust that Rich (Farmer) will work with the Ohio sprint car ecosystem to build a schedule, not just for the season, but also for Ohio Sprint Speedweek, that most benefit the drivers, teams, tracks, and the passionate Ohio region’s sprint car fanbase.”

Thanks to Kyle Larson and Brad Sweet’s efforts, the All-Star Circuit of Champions’ return could be bigger than ever. Every lap of the race regional series will be streamed live on FloRacing, which is an official partner of the event. When the acquisition took place in 2023, Larson shared his plans for the series by saying, “Brad and I share his (Tony Stewart) passion for making the business side of the sport better for teams, drivers, and sponsors and we’re thankful for Tony’s trust in us to carry on what he started.”

Kyle Larson’s involvement in the world of motorsport won’t just be limited to the All-Star Circuit of Champions, though. The 2021 Cup Series winner will also be competing in the USAC National Midget later this month, alongside Kyle Busch. The 32-year-old will be competing with Silva Motorsports with teammate Tyler Courtney, starting with Midget Madness at Merced Speedway on November 23rd, followed by a race at Bakersfield Speedway three days later. However, news about his involvement in the All-Star Champions is unconfirmed at the moment.

Farmer is working hard to bring back the Ohio Sprint Speedweek

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It seems like Kyle Larson isn’t the only one who is hoping to bring back the All-Star Circuit of Champions. Fremont Speedway’s promoter, Rich Farmer, is equally excited about the prospect of bringing back the regional series after a brief hiatus. He was the track promoter from 2008 to 2018 and returned to his position for the 2024 season. Recognized as the regional promoter of the year in 2013 and 2015, the former car owner and driver has worked in all aspects of dirt racing throughout his career.

Expressing gratitude for his involvement, Rich Farmer said, “I’m grateful that Brad (Sweet) and Kyle (Larson) have trusted me to bring back the oldest winged sprint car series and restore the All-Star Circuit of Champions. We’re working diligently to build a competitive schedule and provide purses and a point fund that will attract a driver roster of future All-Star champions. Having the name ‘All Stars’ back in action means a lot to this area and to the fans.”

With the regional series taking place in 2025, details such as the schedule and driver lineup will be announced in due course. The prospect of being an owner of the oldest winged sprint car series will be an exciting one for Kyle Larson, who will hope everything proceeds without a hitch. Motorsports enthusiasts will want to see the 32-year-old behind the wheel of a High Limit Racing car for the regional series, but that may depend on his schedule and availability. However, his contribution has been an integral part of bringing back the Ohio Sprint Speedweek, which could prove to be a massive success.