Days After Cheating Death, Kyle Larson’s Love for Dirt Is Set to Embellish the Big Screens

It is safe to say that the F1 docuseries Drive to Survive has really lit a fire for the motorsport scene. Since then, multiple motorsports series have tied up with streaming platforms to come out with their own docuseries. Among them are NASCAR, IndyCar, and MotoGP. Now, reports have emerged that there is a new docuseries in the pipeline, and it features a certain Kyle Larson, who was recently T-boned by Ryan Preece in Talladega in arguably the worst wreck of the season.

As it happens, this documentary series is expected to have five episodes and focuses on Larson and the biggest names in the dirt track arena. The best part is that fans will not have to wait long, because it is set to premiere on May 16 on FOX Sports 1. This title itself is quite enticing—DIRT: THE LAST GREAT AMERICAN SPORT.

However, the other details surrounding the series are just as enticing.

The producers express enthusiasm about the much-awaited series

It is worth mentioning that NOS Energy Drink is sponsoring DIRT: THE LAST GREAT AMERICAN SPORT and FloSports Studios is helming the production.

To further sweeten the deal, fans will be able to watch each episode on-demand on FloRacing. This will happen after each episode premieres on FS1. According to the reports, the series will cover the story of dirt racing and even depict Larson’s exploits on the track. Other drivers featured in the series include Justin Grant, Tyler “Sunshine” Courtney, and Thomas “T-Mez” Meseraull, among others.

As reported on the FloRacing website, FOX Sports’ Vice President of Programming, Barry Nugent said, “FOX Sports Films is excited to partner with FloSports Studios. To give racing fans a front-row seat to one of the most riveting and extreme American sports with this new series. DIRT: THE LAST GREAT AMERICAN SPORT will showcase an all-access look at some of the best drivers in the sport. As they tear up the dirt in one of the oldest and purest forms of racing.”

Because of the roots that go deep in the history of American motorsports, dirt racing boasts a loyal fanbase. Moreover, over the past decade, there has been a surge in spectatorship, and NASCAR has a hand or two in it.

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Do Kyle Larson and Co. have a role in dirt racing’s rise in prominence?

Over the past few years, the dirt racing arena has been drawing more and more eyeballs. This is largely thanks to the fact that some of NASCAR’s most popular stars have competed on a regular basis. Before Larson, there were former champions and legends like Tony Stewart and Jeff Gordon. Now, Larson and others including Christopher Bell are part of a new wave of racing superstars who got their start on dirt.

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Coming back to the series, the executive producers are Ray Machuca, Mark Floreani, and Jayar Donlan. Additionally, FOX Sports’ Eric Shanks, Mark Silverman, Charlie Dixon, and Nugent have signed on. Finally, Paul Gandersman, Jeremy Hayes, Cliff Bogart, Ariana Rotstein, Carl Hansen, and Michael Vayder have taken producer roles as well.