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. He currently races full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series for Hendrick Motorsports, driving the No. 5 Chevrolet ZL1. In addition to his primary Cup Series ride, Larson also participates part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series with Hendrick Motorsports and JR Motorsports, the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series with Spire Motorsports, and the NTT IndyCar Series with Arrow McLaren.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2010: Sprint Car Track Record at Ocean Speedway

In 2010, Kyle Larson holds the sprint car track record at Ocean Speedway.

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. He also won two silver crown races and was named the 2011 Rookie of the Year.

February 2012: First Race in Full Bodied Stock Car

In February 2012, Kyle Larson won his first race in a full bodied stock car at the Pete Orr Memorial Orange Blossom 100 at New Smyrna Speedway, followed by another win 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 2 wins and 12 top tens in 14 races. He was also named the K&N Pro Series East Rookie of the Year.

February 2013: Full-Time in NASCAR Nationwide Series and Violent Crash

In February 2013, Kyle Larson competed full-time in the NASCAR Nationwide Series for Turner Scott Motorsports. He was involved in a violent crash at Daytona, injuring spectators. He later won the Nationwide Series Rookie of the Year award.

April 14, 2013: First Career Truck Series Win

On April 14, 2013, Kyle Larson scored his first career Truck Series win at Rockingham Speedway, prompting NASCAR to address safety concerns regarding his celebratory donuts without the steering wheel.

June 7, 2014: First ARCA Win at Pocono Raceway

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

2014: First Career Nationwide Series Win

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

2015: Won Season Finale at Homestead

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

2015: Won 24 Hours of Daytona

In 2015, Kyle Larson won the 24 Hours of Daytona with Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR).

May 21, 2016: Won Sprint Showdown

On May 21, 2016, Kyle Larson won the Sprint Showdown, earning a spot into the All-Star Race.

2016: Competed Part-Time for CGR

In 2016, Kyle Larson continued to compete part-time for Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) in the Xfinity Series, scoring 2 wins at Pocono and Texas.

2016: Drove for GMS Racing and Won at Eldora Speedway

In 2016, Kyle Larson drove the No. 24 truck for GMS Racing at Martinsville Speedway, finishing 4th, and won at Eldora Speedway.

2017: Second Career Cup Series Win

In 2017, Kyle Larson led late in the Daytona 500 but ran out of fuel, and later scored his second career Cup Series win at Auto Club Speedway and a second win of the season at Michigan.

2019: Won 2019 Monster Energy NASCAR All-Star Race

In 2019, Kyle Larson won the Monster Energy NASCAR All-Star Race. After a 2nd-place finish at Darlington, Larson clinched his spot in the playoffs for the fourth straight year despite no wins.

January 18, 2020: Won Chili Bowl Nationals

On January 18, 2020, Kyle Larson won his first Chili Bowl Nationals over Christopher Bell.

August 2020: Dirt Late Model Debut and Win

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

October 28, 2020: Signed with Hendrick Motorsports

On October 28, 2020, Hendrick Motorsports signed Kyle Larson to a multi-year deal to drive the No. 5 car beginning in the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series season. Hendrick would self-sponsor the car through HendrickCars.com and NationsGuard. Larson was allowed to continue dirt racing.

2020: USAC Series and Sprint Car Wins

In 2020, Kyle Larson joined the USAC series for the Indiana Midget Week, winning all six races. He continued to win nine straight sprint car features. He also won at Grandview Speedway and Hagerstown.

2020: Mitch Smith Memorial and Pennsylvania Speedweek Title

In 2020, Kyle Larson won the Mitch Smith Memorial at Williams Grove Speedway and the final event at Port Royal Speedway. He also won the Pennsylvania Speedweek title with four wins and three podiums. He was named the 410 Sprint Car Driver of the Year.

January 1, 2021: Reinstatement to NASCAR

On January 1, 2021, NASCAR reinstated Kyle Larson's competition privileges, marking his return to the sport after suspension.

January 16, 2021: Second Consecutive Chili Bowl Nationals Win

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

2021: Drive No. 5 car in the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series season

In 2021, Hendrick Motorsports signed Kyle Larson to a multi-year deal to drive the No. 5 car in the NASCAR Cup Series season. The team negotiated a clause in the contract allowing Larson to continue racing dirt races, provided that he focused primarily on the Cup program.

2021: First win with HMS at Las Vegas

In 2021, Kyle Larson began his season with a 10th-place finish at the Daytona 500. Three weeks later, Larson scored his first win with HMS at Las Vegas.

2021: 5th Victory and Regular Season Championship

In 2021, Kyle Larson scored his 5th victory of the season at Watkins Glen, a career-high. Following the Coke Zero Sugar 400, Larson clinched the regular season championship.

2021: NASCAR Cup Series championship

In 2021, Kyle Larson won his 10th race of the season at Phoenix, securing his first NASCAR Cup Series championship. He became the first driver to have 10 wins and a championship in the same season since Jimmie Johnson did it in 2007. Larson ended the season with 10 wins, 18 stage wins, 20 top fives, 26 top tens, and 2,581 laps led.

2021: Won Coca-Cola 600 and NASCAR All-Star Race

In 2021, Kyle Larson won the Coca-Cola 600, marking the 269th Cup victory for Hendrick Motorsports, surpassing Petty Enterprises. He also won his first road course win at Sonoma and the NASCAR All-Star Race, becoming the 8th driver to win both the Coca-Cola 600 and the All-Star race in the same season. At Nashville, Larson scored his third consecutive win (All-Star races, as they are not points-paying, are not included).

2022: Won at Watkins Glen

In 2022, Kyle Larson drove the No. 17 car for Hendrick Motorsports (HMS) at Road America, finishing 2nd, and 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 and All-Star Win

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

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, Kyle Larson won the Knoxville Nationals.

2024: Won 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: Won Knoxville Nationals

In 2024, Larson won the Knoxville Nationals.

January 18, 2025: Third Chili Bowl Nationals Victory

On January 18, 2025, Kyle Larson secured his third Chili Bowl Nationals victory, leading the entire race.

March 4, 2025: Won at Homestead

On March 4, 2025, Kyle Larson won at Homestead after overcoming a late race spin, competing in the No. 07 truck for Spire Motorsports.

2025: Won at Bristol and Texas

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