Kyle Larson's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Kyle Larson. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Kyle Larson is a highly versatile American professional racing driver, participating across multiple NASCAR series (Cup, Xfinity, and Truck) with Hendrick Motorsports, JR Motorsports, and Spire Motorsports. Additionally, he competes part-time in the NTT IndyCar Series with Arrow McLaren. He drives the No. 5 Chevrolet ZL1 in the NASCAR Cup Series.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2011: Larson won the 4-Crown Nationals and named Rookie of the Year

In 2011, Kyle Larson won the 4-Crown Nationals at Eldora Speedway, winning in all three types of USAC cars in a single night. He also won two silver crown races that season and was named the 2011 Rookie of the Year.

February 2012: First race win in a full bodied stock car

In February 2012, Kyle Larson won his first race in a full bodied stock car in the Pete Orr Memorial Orange Blossom 100 at New Smyrna Speedway, followed by another win a week later at the same speedway during the World Series of Asphalt.

2012: Larson won six USAC National Midget races

In 2012, Kyle Larson won six USAC National Midget races including the Turkey Night Grand Prix.

2012: NASCAR K&N Pro Series East championship

In 2012, Kyle Larson won the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East championship with 2 wins and 12 top-tens in 14 races. He was also named the K&N Pro Series East Rookie of the Year.

April 14, 2013: First career Truck Series win

On April 14, 2013, Kyle Larson scored his first career Truck Series win at Rockingham Speedway. He then performed donuts without his steering wheel on, prompting NASCAR to request he keep it attached for safety reasons.

2013: Named NASCAR Nationwide Series Rookie of the Year

In 2013, Kyle Larson was named the NASCAR Nationwide Series Rookie of the Year.

June 7, 2014: First ARCA win at Pocono Raceway

On June 7, 2014, Kyle Larson scored his first ARCA win at Pocono Raceway.

2014: Won first Nationwide Series race and at Charlotte Motor Speedway

In 2014, Kyle Larson returned to the Nationwide Series and scored his first career win at Auto Club Speedway on March 22. Two months later, Larson won at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

2014: Named NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Rookie of the Year

In 2014, Kyle Larson was named the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Rookie of the Year.

2015: Won the season finale at Homestead

In 2015, Kyle Larson ran part-time and won the season finale at Homestead, marking the first win for HScott Motorsports.

2015: Larson part of the winning team at the 24 Hours of Daytona

In 2015, Kyle Larson returned for the 24 Hours of Daytona in the Ford EcoBoost Daytona Prototype for Chip Ganassi Racing and won the race.

2015: Larson wins the 24 Hours of Daytona

In 2015, Kyle Larson returned in the No. 02 Ford Daytona Prototype for the 24 Hours of Daytona along with Chip Ganassi Racing teammates from IndyCar Scott Dixon and Tony Kanaan and NASCAR Jamie McMurray. The team ultimately won the race.

May 21, 2016: Won the Sprint Showdown

On May 21, 2016, Kyle Larson won the Sprint Showdown after edging out Chase Elliott to earn a spot into the All-Star Race. At the 2016 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race, Larson took the lead after a three-wide pass on the final restart but was caught by Joey Logano and Larson hit the outside wall with two laps to go and finished 16th.

2016: Two wins at Pocono and Texas

In 2016, Kyle Larson continued to compete part-time and scored 2 wins at Pocono and Texas.

2016: Drove the No. 24 truck for GMS Racing and won at Eldora Speedway

In 2016, Kyle Larson drove the No. 24 truck for GMS Racing at Martinsville Speedway where he finished 4th. On July 20, Kyle Larson won at Eldora Speedway.

2017: Two wins at Auto Club Speedway and Michigan

In 2017, Kyle Larson led at the Daytona 500 but ran out of fuel on the final lap. After three consecutive second-place finishes, he won at Auto Club Speedway on March 26 and later at Michigan.

2019: 2019 Monster Energy NASCAR All-Star Race win

In 2019, Kyle Larson won the Monster Energy NASCAR All-Star Race on May 18. Additionally, after a 2nd-place finish at Darlington, Larson secured his spot in the playoffs for the fourth consecutive year, despite not having any wins yet.

January 18, 2020: First Chili Bowl Nationals Win

On January 18, 2020, Kyle Larson achieved his first Chili Bowl Nationals win.

August 2020: Dirt Late Model Debut and Victory

Following a test in August 2020, Kyle Larson announced his debut in a dirt late model at Port Royal Speedway in the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. After finishing 5th on the first night, Larson led flag-to-flag on the second night to win his second dirt late model start.

2020: Domination of USAC Indiana Midget Week

In June 2020, Kyle Larson joined the USAC series for the Indiana Midget Week. He won all six races in the Hoosier state, including the championship. Larson then continued to win nine straight sprint car features.

January 1, 2021: Reinstatement of Competition Privileges

In October 2020, Kyle Larson officially applied for reinstatement. Later that month, it was announced that NASCAR had reinstated Larson's competition privileges, effective on January 1, 2021. This marked the end of his suspension and allowed him to return to racing in NASCAR events.

January 16, 2021: Second Consecutive Chili Bowl Nationals Win

On January 16, 2021, Kyle Larson won his second consecutive Chili Bowl Nationals. He also won the first Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series race of the season at All-Tech Raceway.

2021: Victories in Coca-Cola 600 and NASCAR All-Star Race

In 2021, Kyle Larson achieved significant victories. On May 30, he won the Coca-Cola 600, marking Hendrick Motorsports' 269th career Cup victory, surpassing Petty Enterprises. On June 13, Larson won the NASCAR All-Star Race, becoming the ninth driver to win it more than once. He also became the eighth driver in NASCAR Cup Series history to win both the Coca-Cola 600 and the All-Star race in the same season.

2021: Fifth Victory and Regular Season Championship

In 2021, Kyle Larson scored his fifth victory of the season at Watkins Glen, setting a new career high. Following the Watkins Glen race, Larson and Denny Hamlin were tied for the points lead in the regular season standings. After the Coke Zero Sugar 400, Larson clinched the regular season championship.

2021: First Win with HMS at Las Vegas

In 2021, Kyle Larson started the season with a 10th-place finish at the Daytona 500. Three weeks later, he achieved his first win with Hendrick Motorsports at Las Vegas, ending a streak of nine second-place finishes on 1.5-mile tracks.

2021: Larson Wins NASCAR Cup Series Championship

In 2021, Kyle Larson won the NASCAR Cup Series Championship.

2021: NASCAR Cup Series Championship and Tenth Win

In the season finale at Phoenix in 2021, Kyle Larson started on the pole and led 107 laps, securing his tenth win of the season and clinching his first NASCAR Cup Series championship. He became the first driver to achieve 10 wins and a championship in the same season since Jimmie Johnson in 2007.

August 21, 2022: Win at Watkins Glen in 2022

On August 21, 2022, Kyle Larson secured his second win of the season at Watkins Glen.

2022: Finished 2nd at Road America and won at Watkins Glen

In 2022, Kyle Larson drove the No. 17 car and finished 2nd at Road America. On August 20, Larson won at Watkins Glen.

2023: Won at North Wilkesboro

In 2023, Kyle Larson drove the No. 7 truck for Spire Motorsports at North Wilkesboro where he won the race.

2023: 20th Career Cup Series Win at Richmond

In 2023, Kyle Larson scored his 20th career Cup Series win at Richmond. He also won at Martinsville, marking the first win for the No. 5 car at that track since 1984. At the NASCAR All-Star Race, Larson achieved his third career All-Star win, tying him with Dale Earnhardt and Jeff Gordon as a three-time All-Star winner.

2023: Named one of NASCAR's 75 Greatest Drivers

In 2023, Kyle Larson was named one of NASCAR's 75 Greatest Drivers.

2023: Won at Darlington

In 2023, Kyle Larson won at Darlington after a last lap pass on John Hunter Nemechek.

2023: Knoxville Nationals Win in 2023

In 2023, Kyle Larson won the Knoxville Nationals.

2024: Larson Competes in the Indianapolis 500

In 2024, Kyle Larson participated in the Indianapolis 500, starting fifth and running well until a pit lane speeding penalty led to an 18th-place finish. A rain delay caused him to miss the start of the Coca-Cola 600. Despite this, Larson was named the 2024 Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year.

2024: Win at Las Vegas and Attempted Double Race

In 2024, Kyle Larson started the season with an 11th-place finish at the Daytona 500. He then secured his first win of the season at Las Vegas. At the Kansas spring race, Larson won by 0.001 seconds. Larson attempted to run both the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 on the same day, but due to rain, he missed the start of the Coke 600. Despite this, he was granted a waiver to maintain playoff eligibility.

2024: Won at Circuit of the Americas

In 2024, Kyle Larson won at Circuit of the Americas after overtaking a dueling Shane van Gisbergen and Austin Hill on the final lap.

2024: Knoxville Nationals Win in 2024

In 2024, Kyle Larson won the Knoxville Nationals, marking his third win and making him the eighth multi-time winner as well as the eighth back-to-back winner of the event.

January 18, 2025: Third Chili Bowl Nationals Win

On January 18, 2025, Kyle Larson won his third Chili Bowl Nationals after starting from the pole and leading the 40 lap race flag-to-flag.

March 4, 2025: Competed in two races for Spire Motorsports and won at Homestead

On March 4, 2025, it was announced that Kyle Larson would compete in two races in the No. 07 truck for Spire Motorsports. Larson won at Homestead after overcoming a late race spin.

2025: 30th Career Win at Homestead

In 2025, Kyle Larson started the season with a 20th-place finish at the Daytona 500. A month later, he scored his 30th career win at Homestead, placing him 30th on the all-time wins list in the Cup Series. Larson also secured his second win of the season at the Bristol spring race and his third win at Kansas.

2025: Won at Bristol and Texas

In 2025, Kyle Larson won at Bristol. On May 3, Larson substituted for Connor Zilisch at Texas where he scored his second Xfinity Series win of the season.