Kyle Larson races to Knoxville Nationals after Richmond performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 5:56 AM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Kyle Larson finished sixth at Richmond Raceway after starting from the 30th position on Saturday night. Rather than missing the Knoxville Nationals, he flew to Iowa, where he secured the pole for the A-main event. Larson is pursuing his fourth consecutive title at Knoxville, having won previously in 2021, 2023, and 2024. His journey attracted significant attention, with fans tracking his flight across the country. Tonight, he competes in an event crucial for his career.
- •Larson finished sixth at Richmond after starting 30th.
- •He flew to Iowa to compete in the Knoxville Nationals.
- •Larson is on the pole for the A-main event at Knoxville.
- •He seeks a fourth consecutive victory at the Nationals.
- •His flight became a focal point for fans during the race.
- 5:56 AMYahoo Sports — Column: Kyle Larson is Saving Motorsports
"Kyle Larson Is Saving Motorsports Kyle Larson was supposed to miss the Knoxville Nationals. Instead, he finished sixth at Richmond Raceway Saturday night after starting 30th, climbed out of his Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet and immediately headed for a waiting airplane bound for Iowa. Cliff Daniels and the Hendrick team had been working on the possibility…
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