Larson Stuns: Kyle and Kids Sweep Wins in Global Racing Spree
Kyle Larson capped a turbulent return to dirt racing by claiming the International High Limit Racing feature at the Perth Motorplex on December 30, 2025 — the same day both of his children scored victories in junior divisions back in the U.S.
Larson, who co-owns High Limit Racing and is a two-time NASCAR Cup champion, struggled in his first two nights on the dirt (finishing 17th and fifth) but regrouped and took the lead from pole sitter Buddy Kofoid on lap 15 to secure the win. He described the Australian crowd as exceptional and was struck by how many kids were in attendance, a detail he sees as a positive sign for the sport’s future.
That December 30th sweep made for a rare family milestone: eldest son Owen, 11, won a Winged A-Class event, while seven-year-old daughter Audrey scored in the Junior Outlaw division at the Tulsa Shootout. Larson has watched both kids develop through junior racing and says they show different strengths — Audrey’s fiery competitiveness mirrors Kyle’s racing instincts, while Owen’s personality aligns more closely with his father. The family moment underscored how both children are advancing rapidly through grassroots motorsports, laying foundations for potential careers of their own.
Larson’s reflections after the Perth victory mixed relief with enthusiasm. After two inconsistent nights back on dirt, he praised the crowd and the challenge of the race, noting it wasn’t easy to hold the lead but that the win felt great. He also highlighted the visible increase in young fans at the track, a trend reinforced by his own children’s success that day. As a figure who straddles NASCAR and dirt-track racing, Larson’s experience underscores a growing cross-pollination between series and rising youth interest in motorsports, from go-karts to sprint cars.
With Owen and Audrey already earning wins against their peers and Larson showing he can rebound and perform across surfaces, the Larson name is increasingly prominent at multiple levels of racing. Their simultaneous successes on December 30 provided a vivid snapshot of motorsports’ next generation and offered hope that the sport’s fan and driver pipelines remain healthy. Whether any family member follows Kyle all the way to Cup-level prominence remains to be seen, but the early signs of competitive drive and growing grassroots engagement are unmistakable.
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