Kyle Larson
Race car driver, 2021 NASCAR champion
Born
July 31st, 1992
33 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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This race car driver competed in NASCAR and established a reputation in dirt racing. Achieved significant success in the NASCAR Cup Series, winning the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series Championship. Recorded multiple wins in various prestigious NASCAR events. Also participated in open-wheel racing, demonstrating versatility and skill in different racing disciplines.
2021 NASCAR Cup Series Champion
Won the 2019 Daytona 500
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