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From Struggle to Success: Kyle Larson’s Breakthrough in Superspeedway Racing Bolstered by Dale Jr’s Encouragement

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
February 28, 2025
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From Struggle to Success: Kyle Larson’s Breakthrough in Superspeedway Racing Bolstered by Dale Jr’s Encouragement

Feb 23, 2025; Hampton, Georgia, USA; Kyle Larson (5) come down the stretch out of turn four at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jason Allen-Imagn Images

Long burdened by a history of challenged performances on superspeedway tracks, Kyle Larson recently exhibited a prowess that left spectators and fellow drivers alike in awe. The Ambetter Health 400, held at the Atlanta Motor Speedway, saw Larson not only endure but excel, a remarkable turnaround for the driver who once declared, “Daytona and Talladega suck.”

Larson’s performance at Atlanta was a far cry from his past struggles. From his starting position at 17, he climbed the ranks, won Stage 2, and led 12 laps. He was leading as they hurtled out of turn four towards the final sprint, only to be overtaken by Christopher Bell due to a caution. This triumphant run, however, was a stark contrast to his previous track record on superspeedways.

Drawing attention to his impressive performance was none other than NASCAR Hall of Famer, Dale Earnhardt Jr. The former Hendrick Motorsports driver, who himself boasts ten superspeedway wins, reached out to Larson after the race. Earnhardt’s message was one of praise and motivation, encouraging Larson to bring the same vigor to Daytona and Talladega.

On his podcast, Dale Jr. Download, Earnhardt Jr. shared details of his conversation with Larson. He spoke of how Larson’s performance was reminiscent of the golden days of Daytona and Talladega, where drivers had the liberty to maneuver their car, display their skills, and revel in the adrenaline rush. Earnhardt Jr. also expressed his desire for Larson to foster a fondness for superspeedway racing, emphasizing the importance of Daytona 500 as a cornerstone event.

Larson’s relationship with Daytona, however, has been fraught with misfortune and frustration. His debut at Daytona in 2013 in the Xfinity series race ended in a crash, and his performance on superspeedway tracks has been lackluster since. With an average finish of 21.9 in 22 race starts at Daytona and only two top-five finishes in 48 starts across drafting tracks, Larson’s history with superspeedways has been a tale of consistent disappointment. Yet, his recent performance in Atlanta may mark the end of his superspeedway woes.

This race also reignited a decade-long rivalry between Larson and Christopher Bell. From dirt tracks to NASCAR, their competition has always been intense. Larson, the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series champion, openly acknowledged on the Stacking Pennies podcast that Bell had consistently outperformed him in the past, damaging his ego.

Both Larson and Bell have had illustrious careers in NASCAR, with Bell often overshadowing Larson. Larson, however, recently secured his third Golden Driller in the 2025 Chili Bowl Nationals, reinforcing his status as a formidable competitor. As witnessed in Atlanta, the Larson vs. Bell rivalry promises to be the highlight of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series championship season.

In conclusion, Larson’s transformation on superspeedway tracks, catalyzed by Earnhardt Jr.’s motivation, could redefine his career. The upcoming races will reveal whether this newfound prowess is a fluke or evidence of a new chapter in Larson’s racing history.

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