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 prominent American professional racing driver. He currently races full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, piloting the No. 5 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for Hendrick Motorsports. Additionally, he participates part-time in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, driving the No. 88 Chevrolet Camaro SS for JR Motorsports. Larson's career has been marked by notable success and skill in motorsports.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1984: First Win for the No. 5 Car

In 2023, Kyle Larson won at Martinsville, marking the first win for the No. 5 car at that track since 1984.

2007: Comparison to Jimmie Johnson

In 2021, Kyle Larson became the first driver to have 10 wins and a championship in the same season since Jimmie Johnson did it in the 2007 season.

2011: 2011 4-Crown Nationals Win and 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, 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 and won again a week later at the speedway during the World Series of Asphalt.

2012: USAC National Midget Races Wins

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 two wins, and was also named the K&N Pro Series East Rookie of the Year.

February 2013: Full-Time Competition in NASCAR Nationwide Series

In February 2013, Kyle Larson began competing full-time in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, driving the No. 32 Chevrolet for Turner Scott Motorsports. He was involved in a violent crash at Daytona, and finished second at Homestead. He also won the Nationwide Series Rookie of the Year award.

April 14, 2013: First Truck Series Win

On April 14, 2013, Kyle Larson scored his first Truck Series win at Rockingham Speedway after holding off Joey Logano. During the celebration, Larson performed donuts without his steering wheel on, prompting NASCAR to request that he keep it attached for safety reasons.

2013: 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

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

2014: Return to Nationwide Series and First Win

In 2014, Kyle Larson returned to the Nationwide Series, driving the No. 42 car part-time. On March 22, Larson scored his first career Nationwide Series win at Auto Club Speedway and also scored his second Nationwide Series win of the season at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

2014: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Rookie of the Year

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

2015: Part-time Racing in No. 42 Car and Season Finale Win

In 2015, Kyle Larson ran part-time again in the No. 42 car for HScott Motorsports, winning the season finale at Homestead and securing the first win for HScott Motorsports.

2015: 24 Hours of Daytona Win

In 2015, Kyle Larson won the 24 Hours of Daytona with CGR.

2015: Larson Wins the 24 Hours of Daytona

In 2015, Kyle Larson, driving the No. 02 Ford Daytona Prototype with Chip Ganassi Racing teammates Scott Dixon, Tony Kanaan, and Jamie McMurray, won the 24 Hours of Daytona race.

2016: Part-time Competition for CGR with Wins

In 2016, Kyle Larson continued to compete part-time for CGR, scoring wins at Pocono and Texas.

2016: Drove 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, and he won at Eldora Speedway.

2016: Seventh-Place Finish at Daytona 500 and Sprint Showdown Win

In 2016, Kyle Larson started the season with a seventh-place finish at the Daytona 500. He also won the Sprint Showdown to earn a spot into the All-Star Race.

2017: Fuel issue at Daytona 500 and Win at Auto Club Speedway

In 2017, Kyle Larson led late at the Daytona 500 but ran out of fuel on the final lap. On March 26, Larson scored his second career Cup Series win at Auto Club Speedway.

January 18, 2020: Chili Bowl Nationals Win

On January 18, 2020, Kyle Larson won his first Chili Bowl Nationals, defeating three-time winner Christopher Bell.

August 2020: Dirt Late Model Debut Win

In August 2020, Kyle Larson made his debut in a dirt late model at Port Royal Speedway in the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and won in his second start after leading flag-to-flag.

October 28, 2020: Hendrick Motorsports Signs Larson

On October 28, 2020, Hendrick Motorsports announced they had signed Kyle Larson to a multi-year deal to drive the No. 5 car starting in the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series season.

January 1, 2021: NASCAR Reinstatement

On January 1, 2021, NASCAR reinstated Kyle Larson's competition privileges, after his suspension.

January 16, 2021: Second Consecutive Chili Bowl Nationals Win

On January 16, 2021, Kyle Larson secured his second consecutive Chili Bowl Nationals victory.

2021: First NASCAR Cup Series Championship

In 2021, Kyle Larson won his tenth race of the season at Phoenix, clinching his first NASCAR Cup Series championship. He achieved 10 wins, 18 stage wins, 20 top-fives, 26 top-tens, and led 2,581 laps, with an average finish of 9.1.

2022: Drove the No. 17 Car and won at Watkins Glen

In 2022, Kyle Larson drove the No. 17 car for HMS at Road America, where he finished second to Ty Gibbs, and Larson won at Watkins Glen.

2022: Win at Auto Club Speedway

In 2022, Kyle Larson started on the pole at the Daytona 500 and was involved in a crash. The following week, he secured his first win of the season at Auto Club Speedway.

2023: Win at North Wilkesboro

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

2023: Named One of NASCAR's 75 Greatest Drivers

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

2023: Win at Darlington

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

2023: Knoxville Nationals Win

In 2023, Kyle Larson won the Knoxville Nationals.

2024: Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year

In 2024, Kyle Larson was named the Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year.

2024: Win at Circuit of the Americas

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

2024: Knoxville Nationals Win

In 2024, Kyle Larson won the Knoxville Nationals for the third time.

January 18, 2025: Third Chili Bowl Nationals Win

On January 18, 2025, Kyle Larson achieved his third Chili Bowl Nationals victory, leading the entire 40-lap race from the pole position.

March 4, 2025: Announcement of Races in No. 07 Truck and Win 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.