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If ever there was a doubt in Kyle Larson being the number one driver at Hendrick Motorsports, well, those doubts can go to bed now. Because the defending Cup champion is truly emerging as the face of the winningest team in NASCAR history, be it on-track action or off-track activities.

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He was recently present at Harmony Elementary School on behalf of his NASCAR team as part of their “Hendrick Get Set Go!” project.

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Larson presented the school with a $25,000 check as part of the grant and spent some quality time with the students.

“Getting to see what they work on at school and what’s important to them is awesome, so to be a small part of it is really cool,” the defending Cup champion described. “Like I said, just glad to be here and happy to see the excitement that’s in all of their faces.”

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The program, “Hendrick Get Set Go!” is aimed at focusing on supporting STEM-based programs in schools across the United States. However, there’s one more Hendrick program in the making, of which Kyle Larson can be a part.

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Could we see Kyle Larson in Le Mans next year?

NASCAR and Hendrick Motorsports recently announced the sensational news of returning to the 24 hours of Le Mans in 2023.

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However, the driver lineup for the same wasn’t announced yet.

But looking at the current state of things at HMS, one can make a pretty strong case for Kyle Larson to be leading the Hendrick Le Mans team next year. The No.5 driver won 10 races last season in the Cup Series, and on top of that, he had a lot of exploits in dirt racing as well.

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Then there were the encouraging comments of Jeff Gordon, the current Vice President of HMS, about Larson taking part in the INDY500 in the future with the involvement of HMS.

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So although nothing is certain yet, Kyle Larson driving for Hendrick next year in France is a big, big possibility.

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And it’s only fair, he has earned his status. The man from Elk Grove has proved repeatedly that no matter the kind of racecar you put him in, he’s capable of competing and competing for the wins.

Also Read: Dale Earnhardt Jr Highlights the Main Obstacle to Kyle Larson’s Maiden Indy 500 Run

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Shaharyar is an experienced Senior NASCAR writer at EssentiallySports. A journalist by heart and profession, he has been at the ‘wheel’ for nearly a decade after starting with Formula 1. He has penned over 1,700 articles on the sport. Shaharyar is known for his quick reporting on controversies and feuds in NASCAR and is one of the masterminds behind "NASCAR In and Out", a Reader-Connect Program of EssentiallySports that boasts a weekly reach of fifty thousand subscribers in the US. Shaharyar believes in the conversational style of journalism, where fans are at the heart of the conversation. As a big fan of Kyle Busch, he maintains a commitment to journalistic neutrality in his coverage. A graduate of journalism from a professional university, Shaharyar blends his love for storytelling with the fast-paced nature of the sport to deliver compelling content that resonates with his readers. Despite his admiration for Kyle Busch, Shaharyar is now turning his attention to Hendrick Motorsports star Kyle Larson, whom he believes is a legend in the making. He is always looking to bring fresh perspectives and insights to his readers and engages in healthy debates and discussions about the latest developments in NASCAR. In his free time, Shaharyar enjoys watching soccer and taking long walks to unwind.

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