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Kyle Larson takes pole for Knoxville Nationals after qualifying victory

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 4:19 PM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

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Summary

Kyle Larson secured the pole position for the Knoxville Nationals by winning the A-Main race on Thursday night. Larson, a three-time Nationals champion, overtook Garet Williamson with just over five laps remaining in the 25-lap race. This victory added 485 points to Larson's total, giving him the right to lead 24 cars for the feature race on Saturday night. However, he is scheduled to compete in the NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Richmond International Speedway at the same time, potentially leaving his pole position unoccupied. Larson expressed hope to return to compete in Knoxville once more over the weekend.

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By the Numbers

•Kyle Larson won the A-Main race at Knoxville Raceway on August 14.
•He surpassed Garet Williamson to secure the victory with five laps remaining.
•Larson earned 485 points, qualifying him for the pole position on Saturday.
•He may miss the Knoxville Nationals due to a scheduling conflict with NASCAR.
•Larson has recently won the Capitani Classic, further showcasing his talent.

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4:19 PMYahoo Sports — Auto racing: Larson wins way to the pole at Knoxville

What they're saying

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KNOXVILLE — Kyle Larson knew this weekend was coming for nearly a year. That didn't stop one of NASCAR's top stars to bring his best to the Sprint Car Capital of the World. As a result, Larson has created one of the most unique situations in the history of the Knoxville Nationals. The three-time Nationals champion found himself back in a familiar position on Thursday night, finding Victory ...
— Yahoo Sports

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