Kyle Larson races every thing. NASCAR, IndyCar, midgets, dash vehicles, you identify it.
Nonetheless, there’s one sequence the Hendrick Motorsports driver hasn’t dipped a toe into but – NHRA.
On this week’s episode of the , Corey LaJoie requested the 2021 Cup Collection champion whether or not he plans to observe in Tony Stewart’s footsteps and check out drag racing. Larson’s reply would possibly shock you.
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“I don’t know. It’s not on the desk presently. No, I don’t suppose so,” he determined.
“I’m solely 32 although,” Larson continued with fun. “I really feel like that’s what folks do after they flip 50, it’s like oh let’s go 300-something miles per hour, that’s a good time in my life to try this. Perhaps as soon as I flip 50 and get outdated like [Stewart], I’ll change my thoughts.”
Kyle Larson throughout qualifying at Phoenix Raceway.Gary A&interval; Vasquez-Imagn Pictures
The No. 5 automobile driver went on to congratulate Stewart on his first NHRA High Gasoline win over the weekend.
“Simply one other superior factor so as to add to his resume,” he mentioned. “Simply solidifies him much more as the best all-around race automobile driver ever. Superior to have been capable of race with him in a number of of the vehicles that he’s gained in.
Larson additionally shared that he texted Stewart concerning the memorable second, saying, “He hasn’t wrote me again I don’t suppose, however I used to be like ‘Congrats on the day, legend.’”
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Whereas it doesn’t seem that drag racing is within the playing cards for Kyle Larson anytime quickly, he might be taking NASCAR’s Easter break to race dash vehicles at Knoxville Raceway earlier than heading off to Vegas to take pleasure in Wrestlemania along with his son Owen.
