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 known for his versatility across multiple racing series. He currently competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series for Hendrick Motorsports, and part-time in both the NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, also for Hendrick Motorsports and Spire Motorsports, respectively. Additionally, he participates part-time in the NTT IndyCar Series with Arrow McLaren, demonstrating his talent in both stock car and open-wheel racing.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

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.

2019: Larson involved in major accident and All-Star Race win

In 2019, Kyle Larson was involved in a major accident at the Talladega spring race where his car went airborne and rolled over but he was uninjured. Later, on May 18, he won the 2019 Monster Energy NASCAR All-Star Race. He also clinched a spot in the playoffs for the fourth consecutive year after finishing second at Darlington.

January 18, 2020: Chili Bowl Nationals Victory

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

August 2020: Dirt Late Model Debut and Victory

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

2020: Mitch Smith Memorial Win and Pennsylvania Speedweek Title

In July 2020, Kyle Larson won the Mitch Smith Memorial at Williams Grove Speedway, followed by another win at Port Royal Speedway. He then secured the Pennsylvania Speedweek title with four wins. He was named the 410 Sprint Car Driver of the Year following the 2020 season.

2020: USAC Series and Sprint Car Wins

In June 2020, Kyle Larson joined the USAC series for the Indiana Midget Week, winning all six races, including the championship. He then won nine straight sprint car features and competed in the Pennsylvania Speedweek, securing two wins.

January 1, 2021: Reinstatement to NASCAR

On January 1, 2021, NASCAR officially reinstated Kyle Larson's competition privileges.

January 16, 2021: Second Consecutive Chili Bowl Nationals Win

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

2021: 5th Victory of the Season and Regular Season Championship

In 2021, Kyle Larson achieved his career-high 5th victory of the season at Watkins Glen. He then clinched the regular season championship after the Coke Zero Sugar 400.

2021: First Win with HMS at Las Vegas

In 2021, Kyle Larson started the season with a 10th-place finish at the Daytona 500. He achieved his first win with HMS at Las Vegas, leading 103 of 267 laps.

2021: Coca-Cola 600, Sonoma Win, and All-Star Race Victory

In 2021, Kyle Larson won the Coca-Cola 600, marking the 269th Cup victory for Hendrick Motorsports. He also won at Sonoma, his first road course win, and the 2021 NASCAR All-Star Race, becoming the 9th driver to win the All-Star Race more than once. At Nashville, Larson scored his third consecutive win.

2021: NASCAR Cup Series Championship

In 2021, Kyle Larson won the season finale at Phoenix, securing his first NASCAR Cup Series championship. He achieved 10 wins, 18 stage wins, 20 top fives, 26 top tens, and led 2,581 laps.

2022: 2022 Season Highlights: Win at Auto Club Speedway and Challenges

In 2022, Kyle Larson started the season on the pole at the Daytona 500, finishing 32nd after a crash. He rebounded with a win at Auto Club Speedway. At Sonoma, his car lost a wheel, leading to a four-race suspension for his crew chief, Cliff Daniels. He scored his second win of the season at Watkins Glen. He finished 37th at Daytona after his engine blew up.

2023: Cup Series Win at Richmond and All-Star Win

In 2023, Kyle Larson scored his 20th career Cup Series win at Richmond. He also won at Martinsville. He achieved his third career All-Star win at the 2023 NASCAR All-Star Race, tying him with Dale Earnhardt and Jeff Gordon.

2023: Third Knoxville Nationals win in 2023

Kyle Larson won the Knoxville Nationals three times in 2021, 2023, and 2024, becoming the eighth multi-time winner as well as the eighth back-to-back winner of the event.

2024: 2024 Season start and win at Las Vegas

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 over Chris Buescher. He attempted to run both the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 on the same day.

2024: Larson named 2024 Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year

In 2024, after a rain-delayed start to the Indy 500, Kyle Larson started fifth and ran among the leading cars until a pit lane speeding penalty led to an 18th-place finish. He was named the 2024 Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year. The rain delay caused him to miss the start of the Coca-Cola 600.

2024: Third Knoxville Nationals win in 2024

Kyle Larson won the Knoxville Nationals three times in 2021, 2023, and 2024, becoming the eighth multi-time winner as well as the eighth back-to-back winner of the event.

January 18, 2025: Third Chili Bowl Nationals Victory

On January 18, 2025, Kyle Larson won his third Chili Bowl Nationals after starting from the pole and leading the entire race.

2025: 2025 Season Start and 30th Career Win

In 2025, Kyle Larson started the season with a 20th-place finish at the Daytona 500. A month later, he secured his 30th career win at Homestead, placing him 30th on the all-time wins list in the Cup Series.