Kyle Miyata Larson, born July 31, 1992, in Elk Grove, California, established himself as a versatile force in American professional motorsport. Balancing a high-profile career in the NASCAR Cup Series with extensive experience in dirt track and open-wheel racing, he has secured multiple championships and major race victories throughout his competitive tenure in both stock and sprint cars.
Early Development and Open-Wheel Success
Larson began driving outlaw karts at age seven in Northern California. By his teenage years, he competed in United States Auto Club midget, sprint, and Silver Crown cars, often with Toyota backing through Keith Kunz Motorsports and Hoffman Racing. His reputation grew in 2011 after winning in all three types of USAC cars during a single night at Eldora Speedway. Before transitioning full-time to stock cars, he achieved notable wins in events such as the Turkey Night Grand Prix and the Kings Royal.
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Signed to the Earnhardt Ganassi Racing development program in 2012, Larson won the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East championship that same year with two wins and 12 top-ten finishes. He moved into the national spotlight, earning the 2013 NASCAR Nationwide Series Rookie of the Year title. In the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, he secured victories at venues including Rockingham Speedway, Eldora, and North Wilkesboro, establishing his capability across varying NASCAR disciplines.
Championships and Top-Tier Competition
Competing for Hendrick Motorsports in the No. 5 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, Larson reached the pinnacle of the sport by winning the NASCAR Cup Series Championship in 2021 and 2025. In 2023, he was recognized as one of NASCAR's 75 Greatest Drivers. His portfolio also includes a victory in the 24 Hours of Daytona in 2015. Beyond these achievements, he maintains a consistent schedule in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, where he has recorded numerous wins at tracks such as Auto Club Speedway, Watkins Glen, and Bristol.
Fast facts
- Born: 31 July 1992, Elk Grove, California
- NASCAR Cup Series Championships: 2021, 2025
- 24 Hours of Daytona winner: 2015
- First NASCAR K&N Pro Series East win: 2012
- Education: Pleasant Grove High School
- NASCAR 75 Greatest Drivers selection: 2023
Questions readers ask
What major stock car series does Kyle Larson compete in?
He competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series for Hendrick Motorsports and part-time in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series.
Has Larson won a NASCAR Cup Series championship?
Yes, he won the NASCAR Cup Series Championship in both 2021 and 2025.
Achievements
- Discipline: auto racing
