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Kyle Larson showcased an extraordinary performance by leading a total of 181 laps in the NASCAR Cup Series Pennzoil 400. This marked Larson’s second consecutive, and third overall win at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. This win did not come easy though. He was chased throughout by Tyler Reddick, who fell just 0.441 seconds short of Larson to the second position.

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Kyle Larson garnered considerable praise from the NASCAR community for his stellar performance, However, it seems like something led the Trackhouse Racing owner, Justin Marks, to take a subtle dig at Kyle Larson.

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Justin Marks seems doubtful of Kyle Larson’s skills

Justin Marks took to his X account and congratulated both his drivers, Ross Chastain and Daniel Suarez. He described the race as a decisive moment in their company’s battle for better results. Along with that, he thanked Kubota Tractor Corporation, which serves as the primary sponsor for both their drivers.

“That was a battle for the company today but we closed it out in a real solid way. 4th and 11th. Thanks @kubota_usa and @Freeway_Ins,” Marks said.

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However, things took a different turn when he congratulated Kyle Larson in a sarcastic manner. Referring to Larson’s recent performances, Marks said, “Congrats @KyleLarsonRacin – nice to see him win once in a while.”

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Currently, the reasons behind Marks’ comment remain undisclosed. Additionally, there has been no official response from Larson regarding this matter. On another note, both Trackhouse Racing drivers #1 Chastain and #99 Suarez obtained impressive results. Chastain (P4) secured a position within the top five. He was outraced by Larson, Tyler Reddick, and Ryan Blaney. Suarez settled for the eleventh position.

Chevrolet’s remarkable achievement in the 2024 NASCAR season stands out as the first-ever manufacturer to sweep the initial two weekends of a season. Their unwavering performance across diverse track types, spanning from superspeedways to classic ovals, deserves commendation. Justin Marks acknowledged this feat and lauded the manufacturing company.

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Kyle Larson’s venture that had Justin Marks interested in 2022

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Kyle Larson and his brother-in-law Brad Sweet have joined forces beyond the racetrack. Together, they’ve established the High Limit Sprint Car Series, which underwent a brief trial run in 2022. The exciting series boasted a substantial $1.3 million in prize money.

Notably, it had garnered the support of the Trackhouse Racing boss. Marks unveiled his role as the event sponsor for Shane Stewart’s Heartland of America, thus opening the season for the High Limit Sprint Car Series. The inaugural race also had a handsome budget, promising a $50,000 top prize and an impressive $140,000 total purse.

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In 2023, the High Limit Sprint Car Series made a significant impact. With 12 midweek events, including 11 championship-deciding races, the series showcased thrilling racing action. Despite facing a few challenges along the way, the series achieved remarkable success. The positive reception even led to discussions about potential expansion and the exciting prospect of acquiring all major stars. We can only hope that this venture proves successful for them. Interestingly, it has the potential to bring about a revolution in the world of NASCAR.

Read More – Is Kyle Larson’s High Limit Racing Series a Serious Threat to Tony Stewart’s SRX Series?

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Mamata Mukherjee

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Mamata Mukherjee is a NASCAR Writer at EssentiallySports. Combining her love for writing and motorsports she has created some interesting and in-depth stories on drivers like Kyle Busch and Dale Earnhardt Jr. Joining ES with 3 years of experience in the field of writing, Mamata feels right at home in her role as a NASCAR Journalist. She not only loves diving deep into the lives of the top Cup Series drivers, but she also enjoys sharing the unknown off-track titbits with the fans of the sport. Apart from motorsports, she is equally passionate about is painting.

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