Kyle Larson agrees with Scott Dixon on NASCAR race lengths
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 6:17 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Kyle Larson responded to comments made by Scott Dixon regarding the length of NASCAR races during an event at Nashville Superspeedway. Larson, while being diplomatic, acknowledged Dixon's point about the three-plus hour duration of NASCAR Cup Series races. The exchange highlights ongoing discussions within motorsports about race formats and lengths, particularly as Dixon's critique comes from a background in IndyCar racing. Both drivers' perspectives reflect wider concerns about the endurance and viewer engagement in racing series.
- •Kyle Larson spoke at Nashville Superspeedway after Scott Dixon's remarks.
- •Scott Dixon criticized NASCAR's lengthy race durations.
- •Larson agreed with the foundational point about race lengths.
- 8:32 PMYahoo Sports — Kyle Larson agrees with Scott Dixon, says NASCAR 'Cup races are too long'
- 6:17 PMMotorsport.com — Kyle Larson responds to Scott Dixon: NASCAR races are too long
"Kyle Larson was diplomatic in responding to a question about comments recently made about NASCAR Cup Series races by IndyCar ace Scott Dixon and even agreed with the foundational point. The six-time IndyCar champion was asked about race lengths over the weekend at Nashville Superspeedway and Dixon responded with a point about NASCAR’s three-plus hour races. “I don’t know. I find it ...Keep reading
"IndyCar driver Scott Dixon says NASCAR races are too long. Kyle Larson agrees that the sport needs shorter events.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 8:32 PMKyle Larson agrees with Scott Dixon, says NASCAR 'Cup races are too long'
IndyCar driver Scott Dixon says NASCAR races are too long. Kyle Larson agrees that the sport needs shorter events.
- Motorsport.comJul 24, 2026, 6:17 PMKyle Larson responds to Scott Dixon: NASCAR races are too long
Kyle Larson was diplomatic in responding to a question about comments recently made about NASCAR Cup Series races by IndyCar ace Scott Dixon and even agreed with the foundational point. The six-time IndyCar champion was asked about race lengths over the weekend at Nashville Superspeedway and Dixon responded with a point about NASCAR’s three-plus hour races. “I don’t know. I find it ...Keep reading
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