Kyle Larson extends with Hendrick Motorsports

Victorious four times this year in Nascar Cup Series, Kyle Larson achieved his redemption. Suspended by the championship for racist comments during an iRacing session in 2020, the former Chip Ganassi Racing driver, dismissed by Chip Ganassi's team following this episode, bounced back well at Hendrick Motorsports in 2021.

To the point of placing himself as one of the favorites for the title within Rick Hendrick's team, who did not miss the opportunity to extend its partnership with the Californian for the next two years.

“This is a big year for Kyle, comments the owner of the stable. His talent in the race car has been on full display, and he is doing incredible things through his foundation and with our partners. I am proud of his hard work and look forward to having him on our team for years to come. »

Larson has further been committed to promoting diversity and inclusion since the unfortunate incident in 2020.