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WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK – AUGUST 21: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 21, 2022 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

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WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK – AUGUST 21: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 21, 2022 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
Sonoma Raceway, recently announced that they celebrated a special occasion known as Kyle Larson day in the city of Elk Grove. This was an honorary gesture extended to the local Hendrick Motorsports driver and 2021 NASCAR Cup Series champion, Kyle Larson.
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On the occasion, Sonoma Raceway
tweeted, “Today’s #LarsonDay in Elk Grove! Cheers to you, @KyleLarsonRacin!” Soon, Kyle Larson himself responded, “Cheers!”The gesture became a practice when Larson returned after being crowned the champion the previous year and the tradition has kept going strong since then. Even last year, they greeted the champion back to town with a proper motorcade. Later, Sonoma Raceway also shared a few pictures marking the occasion.
Fans send Kyle Larson congratulatory messages
Fans sent out congratulatory and encouraging tweets to Kyle Larson, following the celebrations of his day.

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DAYTONA, FL – AUGUST 28: Kyle Larson (#5 Hendrick Motorsports HendrickCars.com Chevrolet), with daughter Audrey, waves to the crowd during driver intros before the NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona on August 28, 2022 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fl. (Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
One fan stated, “Congrats. Can’t wait for the 2023 season. Happy Thanksgiving and all the best for the holidays.“ While another said, “Always one of the nicest and accommodating drivers in @NASCAR. Thank you for your time and kindness Kyle!” Yet another said, “Looking forward to a great 2023 season for #5!“
Always one of the nicest and accommodating drivers in @NASCAR. Thank you for your time and kindness Kyle!
— Dean Adermann (@Blueheeler28) November 23, 2022
Congrats man. I celebrated in Tennessee 😂😂
— Cool Breeze (@ZakAttack245) November 23, 2022
Congratulations Kyle 🎊 👏🏼 🥳
— Bri (@twbvnny) November 23, 2022
A true man of the people https://t.co/INhIqNItdN
— KidFromDownTheBlock69 (@KBlock69) November 22, 2022
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Looking forward to a great 2023 season for #5!
— Duane Gallaher (@DuaneGallaher) November 23, 2022
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It is great to see a city recognize the people who make a difference and leave a lasting impression on the history of the Town. Even greater honor for the Larson family. However, as fans ended the day by congratulating the Hendrick Motorsports star, we hope he can return next season stronger. And perhaps clench his second NASCAR Cup Series title.
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