Kyle Larson’s prowess on the racetrack has been evident throughout his sporting career, peaking with his victorious 2021 Cup Series championship win. Beyond his notable achievements in the Cup Series, Larson maintains a dynamic presence in dirt racing.

His friendly rivalry from his dirt racing career recently resurfaced in a documentary. His childhood competitor shared an anecdote about besting Larson at the esteemed Chili Bowl event. Additionally, they both touched upon the spirited competition they shared, highlighting the camaraderie beneath their rivalry.

Kyle Larson and his childhood nemesis talk about each other

A recent video shared by FloRacing shows the HMS ace taking on the hot-headed Justin Grant at the crown jewel event of midget racing: the Chili Bowl. In the video, Justin Grant opened the conversation by recalling, “I first met Kyle Larson when I was 13-ish.”

Larson then added context to their shared past, mentioning, “We both grew up in Northern California.”

Grant elaborated on their competitive dynamic, explaining, “I was kinda like the best kid at Chico and he was the best kid at Red Bull often. When he ended up at the same racetrack, it was always, kind of the thing, who was better and who was gonna come up on top. His career has certainly taken off. I feel like we are still pretty competitive when it comes back to it.”

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Adding his perspective, Larson commented, “You don’t really see Justin Grant crash much. But he is always living on the edge. Justin is just a very aggressive but smart racer.”

Further affirming their racing ethos, Grant declared, “We are both fairly ruthless. We are both aggressive and we are both willing to do what it takes to win the race.”

Larson’s childhood dirt rival rubs his win in the Hendrick Motorsports driver’s face

The video showcases Grant, discussing his Chili Bowl victory over Larson, seizing the moment to playfully gloat. Despite being on the losing end, Larson reacts positively to his childhood rival’s triumph. The Hendrick Motorsports driver appreciates the thrill of their competitive race, underscoring their shared passion for the sport.

Larson shared his sportsmanlike view on the outcome, stating, “It was a great race. I can respect a loss when it’s a good race.” Following his comment, the video transitioned to the highlight of Grant claiming victory in the Chili Bowl.

The screen then transitioned to Grant, who triumphantly declared, “I kicked Larson’s a**,” following which he let out a hearty laugh.

Grant’s quip was undeniably amusing, exuding good-natured humor rather than malice. We anticipate that this affable rivalry between the two will continue to fuel thrilling races and unforgettable moments in the future.

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