Kyle Larson

PJ Wright · 8/27/13, 7:29 PM

The Charlotte Observer is reporting that Kyle will be introduced Friday as the driver of cup car #42 in 2014.

mr nobody · 8/27/13, 8:35 PM

Way to quick and way to big of a jump for him. I hope I am wrong but very very few have done that successfully.

Mud Packer · 8/27/13, 8:41 PM

If that is in fact the case, I hope all works well for the young man. I personally would have preferred he stay in Nationwide for another year. But, not one person with the ownership group for the #42 called and asked my opinion. If they did, it must have been that evening I was busy rearranging my sock drawer and missed the call.

Charles Nungester · 8/27/13, 8:55 PM

Two quote two car owners I know. "The kid just has a way of figuring things out"

Give him a good crew chief and GO!

IMHO he's already got more talent and more racing experience than half the Nascar Field. Why mess around in the minors for two long. $$$ is waiting and we could have KLR in a couple years with more drivers and Sprint Cars!

He could make ten million a year in Endorsements. Never mind what happens on the track but I don't think he's going to be a 20th on back driver right from the start..

ossuks · 8/27/13, 9:23 PM

If you believe in all the young talent in Indiana and USAC, then you have to believe in this kid. If you think sprint/midget drivers are the best in the world, then you have to believe in this kid. I believe the most talented drivers drive open wheel non wing, Larson beat all Indiana and USAC had to offer, won at places he had never seen. When he went to Eldora for the 1st time, he beat all the best in midgets, then sprints, then silver crown. The 1st time on pavement he won, the 1st time in a stock car, yep, he won. I think the talent is off the hook. never thought I would see better than, yes I am going to say it, ....... better than Vogler!!

racefan20 · 8/27/13, 9:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ossuks

If you believe in all the young talent in Indiana and USAC, then you have to believe in this kid. If you think sprint/midget drivers are the best in the world, then you have to believe in this kid. I believe the most talented drivers drive open wheel non wing, Larson beat all Indiana and USAC had to offer, won at places he had never seen. When he went to Eldora for the 1st time, he beat all the best in midgets, then sprints, then silver crown. The 1st time on pavement he won, the 1st time in a stock car, yep, he won. I think the talent is off the hook. never thought I would see better than, yes I am going to say it, ....... better than Vogler!!

I was pretty much with you until the last 3 words.

racephoto1 · 8/27/13, 9:42 PM

Better then Vogler? Rich was the bravest driver I ever saw. He worked for every bit of ability he had. He wasn't born with ,"The Gift". Kyle Larson was born with , "The Gift". He had everything it takes the first time he strapped in a race car.Different drivers, different times, both good.

ThePurple73 · 8/27/13, 9:46 PM

Wouldn't surprise me to see him win the championship.

Tumey's 55 · 8/27/13, 10:21 PM

If he can overcome the mediocrity that is Ganassi in NASCAR, he will prove his talent (if he hasn't already).

cecil98 · 8/27/13, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Tumey's 55

If he can overcome the mediocrity that is Ganassi in NASCAR, he will prove his talent (if he hasn't already).

I'm just devastated that another young American "Indy Star" has been lost to the Taxi-Cabs.... Oh well, maybe the up and coming Formula Mazda star, Bruncarlo D'Giamati, from Este Del Casa, Argentina will have a productive rookie year in the IRL !!! Just *** are Penske and Ganassi thinking about!!! Unbelievable!!!!!! Indy racing made these two household names and they're paying the sport back by recruiting the best American talent and putting them in Taxi-Cabs!!!!!!! WHY????