There are but a few drivers that are as good and versatile as Kyle Larson currently. The 31-year-old is already a master of stock car racing, but that is not the only racing he does weekly. The Hendrick Motorsports star has dabbled in several forms of motorsport and has come out on top more often than not. Some people are not fans of Larson’s lack of complete commitment to NASCAR, but the driver of the #5 recently shut those doubters down on a recent episode of “Kenny Conversation.”

Apart from stock car racing, Kyle Larson has several interests in motorsport. He is a master sprint car and midget racer. In 2024, he will bring his karting knowledge from his younger days into his game as he will participate in his first-ever IndyCar race in the iconic Indianapolis 500. It shows the level of his versatility.

After stating that he might quit NASCAR at 40, Kyle Larson contradicted himself

While speaking on the recent episode of “Kenny Conversation,” Larson made a shocking revelation. The #5 Hendrick Motorsports car driver claimed he did not see himself racing in NASCAR beyond 40. Not that he would quit racing entirely. Yung Money dreams of winning championships in different motorsport competitions.

Because of this statement and his strong connection to sprint car racing, many people have somewhat concluded that NASCAR isn’t the 2021 Cup Series champion’s priority. He is only racing in the competition for money, and once he is settled for the long term in that aspect, he would leave for sprint car racing or perhaps some other competition.

Well, in that very “Kenny Conversation” episode, Yung Money busted this conception as he revealed his unyielding love for NASCAR.

“I love racing in NASCAR. I would not be racing in NASCAR if I didn’t love it. I think a lot of race fans feel like I don’t like racing in NASCAR, I’m just doing it to make money and then I’m gonna go retire and all that,” Larson said. 

“I would have done that a long time ago if I didn’t love what I’m doing and love racing in NASCAR and competing for wins and racing for the best team in the sport. I love, absolutely love, what I’m doing right now so… and who knows, if I’m still loving it in eight years or whatever, I could still go race NASCAR. Your life changes, so who knows? I could be in NASCAR till I’m 50,” he added.

However, drivers leaving NASCAR early is a trend that has endured for many years. As far as Kenny Wallace is concerned, the current retirement age is 42. Kyle Larson said earlier that his NASCAR career might end by 40, but he also explained why drivers are leaving the sport so early nowadays.

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Are veterans being pushed out of race teams to save money?

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Motorsport is a competitive world, and the competition is not just among the teams or drivers on opposing teams. There is a lot of intra-team competition, which sometimes has more to do with the financial side than racing. Veteran racers will charge a lot of money, which young racers won’t. As a result, several teams are inclined to replace a veteran with a youngster, causing the former to leave the sport early.

“I don’t think they’re meant to be done at 42, I just think they got kind of pushed out of the sport a little bit with young drivers coming who could be paid a lot less than what they’re making, stuff like that,” Kyle Larson explained.

Well, it is true. Money and motorsport go hand-in-hand, and if there is a way a team can cut costs, they will do it more often than not. Perhaps there isn’t much the older drivers can do after a point, and while it is a shame, it’s just how things are. Why do you think drivers choose to leave NASCAR earlier than they used to? Let us know your thoughts.

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