Kyle Larson wins Knoxville Nationals hours after Richmond NASCAR race
After finishing sixth in NASCAR's race at Richmond, Kyle Larson jumped out of his car and flew to Iowa where he won the Knoxville Nationals.
Kyle Larson, a NASCAR Cup Series champion, sprinted from his car at Richmond Raceway to his Hendrick Motorsports hauler after finishing sixth in the Cook Out 400 on Saturday night. Just four hours later, the 34-year-old was standing atop his No. 57 sprint car in victory lane at the Knoxville Nationals in Knoxville, Iowa, marking his fourth win at the prestigious event.
Larson, who also has experience in IndyCar, pulled off an impressive feat by securing a top-10 finish at Richmond and then triumphing in Knoxville. "It’s just wild how I’m here tonight," Larson remarked, expressing gratitude to Hendrick Motorsports for their support. The win comes after Larson faced initial uncertainty about making it to Knoxville due to conflicting schedules, but Hendrick Motorsports president Jeff Andrews worked with crew chief Cliff Daniels to secure a plan.
Larson led all 50 laps in Knoxville, earning a $200,000 prize, and finished eighth in the point standings heading into NASCAR's postseason Chase.
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