League: Sprint Car Sport: Motorsports Country: United States Category: Scores & Results

Kyle Larson makes it to Knoxville Nationals after racing in Richmond

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 6:01 AM

Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Kyle Larson makes it to Knoxville Nationals after racing in Richmond

Summary

Kyle Larson raced in the Cook Out 400 at Richmond on Saturday night, finishing sixth after starting 30th. Initially committed to competing in both the NASCAR event and the Knoxville Nationals, Larson had to adapt when delays in Knoxville allowed him to fly there post-race. After a rapid departure from Richmond, he landed in Iowa shortly after midnight and arrived at Knoxville just in time for the C-main. Larson is set to start from the pole position in the Knoxville Nationals, having secured that by winning a preliminary feature earlier in the week.

Source Links

Yahoo Sports

By the Numbers

•Larson finishes sixth in the Cook Out 400 after a strong recovery.
•He departs Richmond at 10:57 p.m. ET for Knoxville.
•Fans track his flight closely as he races against time.
•Larson arrives at Knoxville just before the C-main starts.
•He earned the pole position for the Knoxville Nationals earlier in the week.

Latest Updates

6:01 AMYahoo Sports — The Flight of Glory: Inside Kyle Larson’s Incredible Journey from Richmond to Knoxville

What they're saying

"
Kyle Larson’s Impossible Richmond-to-Knoxville Dash Kyle Larson was never supposed to be in Knoxville on Saturday night. The NASCAR Cup Series schedule made that impossible. Richmond Raceway and Knoxville Raceway were scheduled to run on the same night, nearly 1,000 miles apart. Larson had already accepted that he would have to watch the 65th Knoxville…
— Yahoo Sports

Related Teams & Leagues

Red Bull Racing Sprint Car Motorsports