Unquenched by $25,500 Placerville Dominance, Kyle Larson Sets His Eyes on Another Midget Sweep

Right on the heels of clinching second place in the Cup Championship, Kyle Larson hit another high note with a win under his belt. He triumphed in the local showdown, the Hangtown 100, at Placerville Speedway, pocketing a cool $25,500 for his efforts. He admitted it’s been the longest dry spell he’s had without a midget race victory in his star-studded career. But this win seems to have lit a fire under him, fueling his ambition to squeeze another race into his 2023 calendar. As per the floracing.com report, Larson is gearing up to throw his hat in the ring at this weekend’s USAC Turkey Night Grand Prix at Ventura Raceway.

Interestingly, Larson’s track record in this event is nothing short of impressive. In 10 starts, he’s never finished lower than fourth. So, this weekend promises to be another thrill ride for the Hendrick Motorsports ace.

Kyle Larson will trade turkey for tires this Thanksgiving

Kyle Larson, a familiar face at the USAC Turkey Night Grand Prix, has quite the track record there. With three wins and four P2 finishes between 2015 and 2022, he’s shown he knows his way around this event. Flashback to 2012, the early days of his career, and you’ll find him clinching six USAC National Midget races, including the Turkey Night Grand Prix.

This Thanksgiving, the #5 driver is set to swap the dinner table for the dirt track once again. He’s revving up to make his mark in the final showdown of the USAC NOS Energy Drink Midget National Championship season. Larson’s tally of midget car race wins speaks volumes of his passion for the sport, and it’s clear he’s not one to idle away the off-season.

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The addition shows how much Kyle Larson loves sprint and dirt car racing. However, that’s not it. Demonstrating his deep-rooted love for motorsports, Larson, along with Brad Sweet, recently supercharged their own series, the High Limit Car Series. They’re shifting gears up, planning to expand to a staggering 50 races with a prize pot that’s ballooning to $5 million. But for Larson, it’s not just about the adrenaline rush. He’s driven by a dream to elevate grassroots sprint car drivers nationwide, aiming to improve their careers and livelihoods.

Larson’s commitment to enriching the dirt track racing scene is fuelled by a desire to pave a smoother path for the next generation of racers, ensuring they have a more lucrative and fulfilling journey ahead.

Kyle Larson’s vision for High Limit Racing is to work through the grassroots

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Kyle Larson, speaking to Forbes, revealed that his drive to rev up dirt track racing goes beyond the thrill of the race. He’s on a mission to help young racers and seasoned drivers alike earn a better living from the sport. His lightbulb moment came when he dabbled in late models and noticed the hefty prize purses. “Why can’t we try and do something similar with the midweek series?” he thought. It’s a chance for up-and-coming racers, fans, and everyone in between to hit the track more often, potentially scaling up to the big leagues.

For the many racers whose dreams are bigger than their budgets, Larson’s efforts are like striking gold. To crank up the competition, High Limit Racing is also rolling out a $1 million point fund. The top team and driver will pocket a cool $250,000. Building on the success of its 2023 season, the series is contemplating a Midweek Money Series as part of the national tour, sweetening the pot with an additional $100,000 point fund.

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That’s not all. The High Limit Sprint Car Series has joined forces with FloSports, ensuring that the streaming service FloRacing is brimming with exclusive content. From quick social media clips to in-depth profiles of drivers and the unfolding drama of the season, they’re covering all bases. The partnership is set to bring the raw excitement of dirt track racing right into the living rooms of fans, offering a front-row seat to the action.