Kyle Larson Stuns at Perth Motorplex — $110K Shocker Makes It Clear
Kyle Larson showed why he’s so hard to dismiss at Perth Motorplex, turning a tense High Limit International feature into a late-race masterclass to claim the $110,000 AUD winner’s payday. Starting fourth in the 35-lap event, Larson kept his cool through the first half of the race, studying the racing lanes and waiting for the right moment rather than forcing his way forward. That moment came on the lap-15 restart, when Larson swept from fourth to first around the outside in the Jason Pryde-owned No. 1K, snatching control from Buddy Kofoid, who had led laps 7–14 from the pole. The move flipped the race’s momentum and set the stage for a wild finish.
From there Larson managed pressure from several hard-charging rivals. Local favorite Dayne Kingshott, even with visible wing damage and a bent nerf bar and a right-rear tire showing signs of wear, stayed within striking distance and pushed until the end. Meanwhile 20-year-old Hendrick Motorsports prospect Corey Day mounted a dramatic comeback, erasing a 1.5-second deficit with nine laps to go and repeatedly attacking Larson’s line as he searched for a way past.
Day’s aggressive charge produced thrilling exchanges but ultimately came up short: on the final restart his right-rear tire blew after multiple brushes with the wall, ending his bid and handing Larson clearer air to manage the closing laps.
Larson’s post-race message captured the tone of the night: a reminder not to count him out. He referenced the patience and timing that have become hallmarks of his sprint-car efforts and alluded to the frustrations of a long winless stretch, but the takeaways were plain — experience, composure and a touch of racing luck combined to seal another title.
When the dust settled, Larson stood atop the podium as a two-time High Limit International champion and collected the $110,000 AUD prize, proving once again he can turn chaotic late-race circumstances to his advantage.
The finish left fans buzzing about the dramatic swings of momentum and the young talents who nearly upended the veteran. Kofoid and Kingshott both showed pace and bravado, and Corey Day’s comeback run signaled big potential despite the heartbreaking end. For Larson, however, the outcome reinforced his knack for seizing defining moments and managing pressure when it matters most — a reminder at Perth Motorplex that experience and timing still count for a lot in sprint-car racing.
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