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Kyle Larson

US-amerikanischer Automobilrennfahrer
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Vorlage:About Vorlage:Infobox NASCAR driver Kyle Miyata Larson (born July 31, 1992 in Sacramento, California) is a Japanese American[1] stock car racing driver. The 2012 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East Rookie of the Year and champion, he was the 2013 Rookie of the Year in the NASCAR Nationwide Series.

Larson is a Rookie of the Year contender for 2014 in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, driving the No. 42 Chevrolet SS for Chip Ganassi Racing.

Racing career

Early career and open wheel career

 
Larson racing in a midget car in 2012

A resident of Elk Grove, California,[2] Larson attended his first race with his parents a week after his birth;[3] he began racing at the age of seven in go karts.[3] As a teenager he raced open-wheel cars, including United States Auto Club (USAC) midget, Silver Crown and sprint cars, competing for Keith Kunz Motorsports and Hoffman Racing with Toyota backing;[4] he also raced in World of Outlaws sprint cars.[3]

He won the 2011 4-Crown Nationals at Eldora Speedway, winning in all three types of USAC cars in a single night, only the second driver in history to accomplish that.[5] He holds the sprint car track record at Ocean Speedway in Watsonville, California, set in 2010.[6] In 2012, he won six USAC National Midget races including the Turkey Night Grand Prix.[7]

Stock cars

Touring series

 
Larson's 2012 K&N Pro car

Although he expressed an interest in IndyCar racing,[4] Larson was signed for the 2012 racing season by Earnhardt Ganassi Racing (EGR) as part of the team's driver development program.[3] In February 2012, at the Pete Orr Memorial Orange Blossom 100 at New Smyrna Speedway, Larson made his first start in a full-bodied stock car, and won the event, leading only the final lap of the race.[8] He won again at the speedway a week later during the World Series of Asphalt.[9]

As part of EGR's development program, Larson competed for Revolution Racing in the NASCAR-sanctioned K&N Pro Series East, a regional touring and feeder series, for the 2012 season; he scored a top ten finish in his first race in the series, won the pole for the fifth race of the year,[10] and in the sixth race of the fourteen-race season went to victory lane at Gresham Motorsports Park in Jefferson, Georgia, leading the final five laps of the race to score his first NASCAR win.[11] He also made his debut in the ARCA Racing Series at Michigan International Speedway, driving for Eddie Sharp Racing;[12] he finished 13th in the event.[13]

Truck and Nationwide Series

 
Larson's car for his 2013 Nationwide Rookie of the Year season

In late June 2012, Larson made his debut in NASCAR's national touring series, driving the No. 4 for Turner Motorsports in the Camping World Truck Series event at Kentucky Speedway;[14] he finished in the top ten in his first race in the series.[15]

In his first season in a NASCAR touring series, Larson won the 2012 K & N Pro Series East championship, with two wins and twelve top tens in 14 races, overcoming the five wins of Corey Lajoie (son of two-time Nationwide Series champion Randy). Larson was also named the series Rookie of the Year.[16]

For 2013, Larson moved full-time to the NASCAR Nationwide Series, driving the No. 32 for Turner Scott Motorsports.[17] At Daytona International Speedway in the DRIVE4COPD 300 he had a violent crash, piercing the catchfence with the front end of his car after getting airborne coming to the checkered flag. Larson was unharmed, but the debris hurt a number of spectators in the stands.[18]

In April of 2013, Larson won his first Truck race at Rockingham Speedway in a close finish with Joey Logano;[19] in celebration, Larson performed donuts without his steering wheel on, prompting NASCAR to request him to keep it attached, regarding safety concerns, as Larson would not have much control of the car without the wheel.[20] He later finished second at Eldora Speedway in the inaugural Mudsummer Classic.[21] In the Nationwide Series, at the inaugural Nationwide Children's Hospital 200 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Larson was sent off the track and into the tire barriers on lap one. However, after falling three laps down due to repairs, Larson recovered to finish on the lead lap in fourteenth.

Larson won the Rookie of the Year award in the Nationwide Series for 2013, becoming the first Asian-American and first Drive for Diversity participant to win a rookie of the year award in one of NASCAR's national touring series.[22]

On March 22, 2014, Larson won the Treatmyclot.com 300, holding off Kyle Busch and Kevin Harvick for the win. In victory lane, Larson stated, "Those last 11, 12 laps were the longest laps of my life. I've been so close to winning so many times, but the fashion we did it in was extra special."[23]

Sprint Cup Series

On August 27, 2013, The Charlotte Observer reported that Larson would drive the No. 42 for Chip Ganassi Racing in the Sprint Cup Series, replacing Juan Pablo Montoya, starting in 2014;[24] the deal was officially announced on August 30, 2013.[25] On October 1 it was announced that Larson would run in two 2013 Sprint Cup races for Phoenix Racing, at Charlotte Motor Speedway and Martinsville Speedway, to prepare for his rookie season.[26] Larson started 21st, and finished 37th in his Cup debut after an engine failure on lap 247.[27] He finished 42nd at Martinsville after another engine failure. Larson ran the 2013 AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 3,[28] finishing 23rd. Larson will run for Rookie of the Year honors in 2014, with Chris Heroy as crew chief.[29] In his CGR debut at the Daytona 500, Larson collided with the wall twice, and despite fixing damage, he spun out on lap 22.[30] On March 23, at the Auto Club 400, Larson started ninth on the green-white checker, gained five spots on the first lap of the GWC, and caught up to leader Kyle Busch on the final lap, finishing second.[31]

Other racing

On January 4, 2014, Chip Ganassi Racing announced that Larson will enter the 24 Hours of Daytona, driving the No. 02 car alongside Scott Dixon, Tony Kanaan and Marino Franchitti.[32] During the press conference, Larson stated, "You grow up watching the NASCAR guys then you're like, ‘wow’ when you meet them. And then watching the guys in different series there's a 'wow' factor to meeting them and working with them."[33] In his Rolex 24 debut, Larson's car stalled, and received a speeding penalty, but finished his stint with a fifth-place finish.[34]

Personal life

Larson's mother is Japanese-American, and her parents had spent time in a Japanese internment camp.[35] Larson is currently dating Katelyn Sweet, the sister of NASCAR driver Brad Sweet.[36]

Motorsports career results

NASCAR

(key) (Bold - Pole position awarded by time. Italics - Pole position earned by points standings. * – Most laps led.)

Sprint Cup Series

Nationwide Series

Camping World Truck Series

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United SportsCar Championship

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24 Hours of Daytona

References

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  1. ↑ Bob Pockrass: Earnhardt Ganassi Racing signs Japanese American development driver. In: Sporting News. 18. Februar 2012, abgerufen am 9. August 2012.
  2. ↑ Biography. Kyle Larson official website, abgerufen am 16. Juni 2012.
  3. ↑ a b c d Ganassi team signs open wheel standout Larson. Fox Sports, 18. Februar 2012, abgerufen am 16. Juni 2012.
  4. ↑ a b Brant James: Phenom Kyle Larson could benefit from a delayed rise to stardom. In: Sports Illustrated. 6. Oktober 2011, abgerufen am 16. Juni 2012.
  5. ↑ Mike Kerchner: Short-Track Roundup: Kyle Larson completes USAC sweep. In: Autoweek. 25. September 2011, abgerufen am 16. Juni 2012.
  6. ↑ Tony Karis: Ocean Speedway: Kyle Larson dominates Taco Bravo series, sets track record. In: Santa Cruz Sentinel. 18. Juli 2010, abgerufen am 16. Juni 2012.
  7. ↑ Larson Adds Another Feather To His Cap In: National Speed Sport News, November 23, 2012. Abgerufen im November 25, 2012 
  8. ↑ NASCAR Notebook. Fox Sports, 13. Februar 2012, abgerufen am 16. Juni 2012.
  9. ↑ Larson Wins Again At New Smyrna In World Series Action. In: Raceweek Illustrated. 19. Februar 2012, abgerufen am 16. Juni 2012.
  10. ↑ Tommy Bowman: LaJoie wins first K&N Series race. In: Winston-Salem Journal. 3. Juni 2012, abgerufen am 16. Juni 2012.
  11. ↑ Terry A. Miller: Rookie Makes Late-Race Pass For Win In NASCAR K&N Pro Series East Race At Gresham. In: WMGT TV. 11. Juni 2012, abgerufen am 16. Juni 2012.
  12. ↑ Jeff Wackerlin: Larson Takes Winning Ways to Michigan. Motor Racing Network, 12. Juni 2012, abgerufen am 16. Juni 2012.
  13. ↑ ARCA RainEater Wiper Blades 200. In: The Washington Examiner. 15. Juni 2012, abgerufen am 16. Juni 2012.
  14. ↑ R. Mark Stiles: Jamie McMurray, Juan Pablo Montoya 2012 NSCS Quaker State 400 Race Previews In: Catchfence.com, June 26, 2012. Abgerufen am 27. Juni 2012 
  15. ↑ Mary Jo Buchanan: Kyle Larson ‘Felt Like a Super Star’ With Top Ten Truck Finish. In: Speedway Media. Fox Sports, 2. Juli 2012, abgerufen am 2. August 2012.
  16. ↑ Jim Utter: Reddick gets win, Larson takes K&N title at The Rock. In: The News & Observer. 3. November 2012, abgerufen am 16. März 2013.
  17. ↑ Al Pearce: Tony Stewart raves about Kyle Larson, rising star to run full Nationwide schedule. In: Autoweek. Crain Communications, 6. Februar 2013, abgerufen am 6. Februar 2013.
  18. ↑ Terry Blount: Fans injured during scary wreck. ESPN, 24. Februar 2013, abgerufen am 1. März 2013.
  19. ↑ Kyle Larson holds off Joey Logano. ESPN, 14. April 2013, abgerufen am 15. April 2013.
  20. ↑ Jeff Gluck: The story behind Kyle Larson's wild no-wheel victory celebrations In: USA Today, March 22, 2014. Abgerufen am 23. März 2014 
  21. ↑ Kenny Bruce: Miscue forces Larson to settle for second. In: NASCAR.com. 25. Juli 2013, abgerufen am 18. August 2013.
  22. ↑ D4D grad Larson wins Sunoco Rookie of the Year. NASCAR, abgerufen am 2. Dezember 2013.
  23. ↑ Associated Press: Kyle Larson makes history, wins Nationwide race at Fontana. Sporting News, 22. März 2014, abgerufen am 23. März 2014.
  24. ↑ Lee Spencer: Report: Earnhardt Ganassi taps Larson. Fox Sports, 27. August 2013, abgerufen am 27. August 2013.
  25. ↑ Nate Ryan: Chip Ganassi on Kyle Larson: 'The kid's ready'. In: USA Today. 30. August 2013, abgerufen am 30. August 2013.
  26. ↑ Lee Spencer: Larson to make Cup debut at CMS. Fox Sports, 1. Oktober 2013, abgerufen am 1. Oktober 2013.
  27. ↑ David Scott: Kyle Larson finishes 37th in Cup debut, but learned plenty In: The Charlotte Observer, October 13, 2013. Abgerufen am 14. Oktober 2013 
  28. ↑ Chris Estrada: Kyle Larson to get another Cup start at Texas. NBC Sports, 29. Oktober 2013, abgerufen am 29. Oktober 2013.
  29. ↑ Bob Pockrass: Chip Ganassi says new driver Kyle Larson ready for Sprint Cup - NASCAR. Sporting News, 30. August 2013, abgerufen am 22. Januar 2014.
  30. ↑ Jerry Bonkowski: Rookie Kyle Larson struggles early in Daytona 500. NBC Sports, 23. Februar 2014, abgerufen am 9. März 2014.
  31. ↑ Jenna Fryer: Kyle Larson's strong showing at Fontana proves he belongs at Sprint Cup level In: Star Tribune, March 25, 2014. Abgerufen am 26. März 2014 
  32. ↑ Goodwin Kelly: Ganassi announces powerhouse Rolex 24 At Daytona driver lineup In: The Daytona Beach News-Journal, January 4, 2014. Abgerufen am 4. Januar 2014 
  33. ↑ Holly Cain: LARSON READY TO WIN A WATCH AT ROLEX 24 AT DAYTONA. NASCAR, 3. Januar 2014, abgerufen am 4. Januar 2014.
  34. ↑ Holly Cain: KYLE LARSON STAYS EVEN IN ROLEX 24 DEBUT. NASCAR, 25. Januar 2014, abgerufen am 9. März 2014.
  35. ↑ Jim Peltz: Kyle Larson gets first Nationwide Series win at Fontana In: Los Angeles Times, March 22, 2014. Abgerufen am 26. März 2014 
  36. ↑ Preston Lerner: The Kid: Kyle Larson. Automobile, 12. September 2013, abgerufen am 26. März 2014.
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