Kyle Larson

Race car driver, 2021 NASCAR champion

Kyle Larson - Race car driver, 2021 NASCAR champion
Born

July 31st, 1992
32 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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