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Kyle Larson

Kyle Larson is an American professional racing driver best known for competing full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series for Hendrick Motorsports.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Kyle Miyata Larson is an American professional racing driver who competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series for Hendrick Motorsports. Born on July 31, 1992, in Elk Grove, California, he is a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, winning titles in 2021 and 2025. Larson also has a background in dirt-track racing and competes in other motorsport events.

Early life and background

Kyle Larson was born in Elk Grove, California, on July 31, 1992. He began competing at a young age and progressed through dirt-track and karting ranks before reaching national stock car racing.

NASCAR career

Larson competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series for Hendrick Motorsports, driving the No. 5 Chevrolet. He is a two-time Cup Series champion, winning his first championship in 2021 and his second in 2025.

Dirt-track and multi-discipline racing

Larson is widely described as a versatile driver with success in dirt-track racing as well as stock cars. Profiles record victories across sprint cars, dirt late models, and other racing categories, and he has competed in events outside NASCAR, including those related to the Indianapolis 500 and sports car racing.

Notable achievements

Sources credit Larson with a series-best 10 Cup Series wins in 2021 and multiple victories in 2022. He has been recognised among NASCAR's leading modern drivers and has compiled many career victories across multiple disciplines.

Key facts

  • Kyle Larson is a professional stock car driver in the NASCAR Cup Series.
  • He was born on July 31, 1992, and is from Elk Grove, California.
  • He drives the No. 5 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports.
  • Larson won his first NASCAR Cup Series championship in 2021 and his second in 2025.
  • He has a background in dirt-track racing and has won races in multiple forms of motorsport.
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Canadian context

Kyle Larson is relevant to Canadian readers through NASCAR’s North American audience and occasional coverage of major motorsport events broadcast or followed in Canada. He has also competed in broader international-style motorsport events that attract Canadian fans.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Kyle Larson?
Kyle Larson is an American professional racing driver who competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series for Hendrick Motorsports.
When was Kyle Larson born?
He was born on July 31, 1992.
What team does Kyle Larson drive for?
He drives the No. 5 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports in the NASCAR Cup Series.
How many NASCAR Cup Series championships has he won?
He has won two NASCAR Cup Series championships, in 2021 and 2025.
What is Kyle Larson known for besides NASCAR?
He is known for dirt-track racing and other forms of motorsport, including sprint cars and sports cars.
Where is Kyle Larson from?
He is from Elk Grove, California, in the United States.

References

  1. NASCAR — https://www.nascar.com/drivers/kyle-larson/
    Supports: Birth date and driver profile.
  2. Hendrick Motorsports — https://www.hendrickmotorsports.com/teams/members/109902/kyle-larson
    Supports: Team, car number, championships, and career overview.
  3. Motor Racing Network — https://www.mrn.com/2018/01/01/kyle-larson-driver-bio/
    Supports: Birth date, hometown, first Cup start, and early career statistics.
  4. Kyle Larson Racing — https://www.kylelarsonracing.com/
    Supports: Biography and multi-discipline racing background.
  5. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/racing/driver/_/id/4539/kyle-larson
    Supports: Team affiliation and driver profile.
  6. WSN — https://www.wsn.com/nascar/kyle-larson/
    Supports: 2021 and 2022 Cup Series performance summary.