Kyle Larson secures spot for Knoxville Nationals after Richmond finish
Racer • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 5:37 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Kyle Larson qualified for the Knoxville Nationals after finishing sixth in the NASCAR Cup Series race at Richmond Raceway on August 17. Resigned to missing the event initially, Larson received support from Hendrick Motorsports that enabled him to make the trek to Knoxville. The move marks a significant opportunity for Larson to compete at a premier dirt racing event.
- •Larson finished sixth at Richmond on August 17.
- •He initially thought he would miss the Knoxville Nationals.
- •Support from Hendrick Motorsports helped him qualify.
- •The Knoxville Nationals is a major dirt racing event.
- •Larson is now set to participate in the prestigious race.
- 5:37 PMRacer — Larson didn't think he'd make it to the Knoxville Nationals. Hendrick Motorsports had other ideas.
"Kyle Larson was resigned to not racing the Knoxville Nationals, but the support from Hendrick Motorsports made it happen.Larson finished sixth in the NASCAR Cup Series race at Richmond Raceway on Saturday night and immediately jogged off pit road to begin the trek. Not only did he make it to...
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