Kyle Larson is a modern-day NASCAR great. The Hendrick Motorsports No.5 Chevrolet driver has been one of the most consistent and fastest drivers in the past half a decade. The 2023 Cup Series finalist is an avid lover of dirt racing and often takes his opportunities to participate in dirt racing competitions. However, even the 2021 Cup Series champion has experienced awkward and embarrassing moments in his career.

The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is one tourney where Kyle Larson has been a regular presence. Earlier this year, the driver nicknamed ‘Yung Money’ proved his credentials with a win at the Golden Isles Speedway. Known to be a triumphant figure in the victory lane, Larson has a knack for some great celebrations. But in an attempt to celebrate his win at the Golden Isles with a donut, Larson slid into the concrete wall and damaged his #6 Late Model car. Laughing off the awkward wreck, he spoke about the incident in a recent conversation with FloRacing.

Kyle Larson’s failed donut at the Golden Isles Speedway

In a virtual interview with FloRacing, Kyle Larson divulged his Late Model plans for 2024 and speculated a return to the prestigious Wild West Shootout. As the interview went ahead, he was questioned about his victorious embarrassment earlier this year in January.

“Yeah, that was definitely P1 on the most embarrassing moments of my racing career. But yeah, that was a fun one,” claimed Kyle Larson. Larson took over as the race leader when he moved past Ricky Thornton Jr with three laps till the completion of the race. Having secured a $12,000 prize, he looked to express his joy through a celebratory donut.

However, trying to do that, Larson lost control of his car and collided with the concrete wall at Turn 4. “That was so bad,” continued Kyle Larson. “I won’t be doing that again, or at least I’ll know how to do a better doughnut this time around. Maybe not one at full speed, so… That was stupid.”

Kyle Larson’s victory at the Super Bowl of Racing was anything but easy. As he crossed the finish line to claim his hard-fought victory, he had a flattened tire, no hood on his car, and extensive damage on his vehicle. Brandon Overton pushed Ricky Thornton Jr and Larson to produce the best of their abilities on the dirt as the HMS No.5 driver won by a mere 0.921 seconds.

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As the 2024 racing season gets closer with every second, Kyle Larson has geared up to return to late-model racing.

Larson will partake in 15 Dirt Late Model races next year

Kyle Larson’s enthusiasm for trying out different circuits of racing is unmatched. The 31-year-old driver had raced in a limited number of late-model races in the past year. The annual Wild West Shootout at the Vado Speedway Park is set to mark his return to dirt racing. The prestigious competition will take place from January 6 to January 14, and extensive prize money has been added to the event’s attractions this time.

Should a driver sweep the Wild West Shootout week, they can grab $300,000 in bonuses and a winning purse. Kyle Larson also plans to visit the Golden Isles Speedway again in the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series in his No.6 car. He will look to bank upon his past glory and replicate it in the coming season.

“I’m still learning. And, I’m sure I’ll have to re-learn a lot of stuff since I’ve been out of the car so long. I haven’t gotten to race a bunch this off-season. Excited to get back behind the wheel,” revealed Larson, describing the process of returning to late model racing after a long hiatus.

“There will be less late model races that I get to run this year. Just because my sprint car schedule is so busy. May with Indy, my schedule is just crazy. I think I’ll still hit 15 or so.”

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Kyle Larson aims to become the first driver since 2014 to race in the Indy500 and Coca-Cola 600 on the same day. Kurt Busch was the last driver to achieve this feat as he finished P6 in Indy and unfortunately had to retire at Charlotte. The preparations for Larson’s integration have already begun, and a busy 2024 awaits him.