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Kyle Larson Triumphs at Truck Series Race, Sets Sight on Weekend Sweep at Homestead-Miami

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
March 22, 2025
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Kyle Larson Triumphs at Truck Series Race, Sets Sight on Weekend Sweep at Homestead-Miami

Mar 8, 2025; Avondale, AZ, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson (5) during qualifying for the Shrines Children’s 500 at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

The NASCAR scene was set ablaze as Kyle Larson, the motor racing prodigy, kick-started his 2025 season with a triumphant win at the Truck Series race. The Homestead Miami Speedway bore witness to Larson’s unparalleled skills and his uncanny knack for pushing boundaries, not just in the #7 truck, but across all three weekend races. With the first victory under his belt, fans and critics alike are now eagerly anticipating a sweep from the Hendrick Motorsports driver.

Larson’s win at the Truck Series was nothing short of classic Larson magic. Despite his relatively limited experience of just 16 races in the Truck Series, Larson has proven time and again that he is a force to be reckoned with. His unique ability to steer any four-wheeled vehicle to the victory lane was once again on display. Race enthusiasts may recall this wasn’t a smooth sailing for Larson. Until the last few laps, it seemed unlikely for him to secure the win. However, a twist of fate occurred as Corey Heim’s car malfunctioned, coupled with Larson’s exceptional talent of riding merely centimeters away from the wall, led him to his fourth Truck Series victory. The 2021 Cup Series Champion is certainly back on the winning track in 2025.

Larson began the race from P3, and given his commendable record at Homestead, he was expected to be a frontrunner. His previous Cup Series performances at the track boast one win and five top 5s. However, his Spire Motorsports Truck wasn’t the fastest on that day; Corey Heim seemed to be at the helm leading the race. Heim’s impressive performance across both stages and his 78-lap lead had many predicting a third win for the season. A collision with Lane Riggs led to Larson slipping behind the pack, making a win seem improbable.

But in a dramatic turn of events, Larson, determined as ever, chose the uppermost line to bypass traffic. The proximity to the wall at Homestead Miami Speedway provides the fastest speed, and Larson capitalized on it. In a matter of no time, Larson climbed to the third position, right behind Heim and Layne Riggs. Swiftly, Heim’s car shut off, presenting Larson with the golden opportunity to take the lead, which he did, securing the victory and the checkered flag.

In his post-race interview, an elated Larson reflected on his unbelievable comeback, sharing, “I wasn’t exactly sure if I could get back up there. I didn’t have the restart that I wanted. Took a little bit too long to start picking them off. But got rippin’ the wall, both ends and it was really paying dividends in one and two for me and staying wound up.” On the unexpected shutdown of Heim’s car, he commented, “But that worked out in our favor for sure. I don’t think I would have gotten to him, obviously, I would have gotten to second probably but, it would have been tough to get to him.”

When asked about the possibility of a weekend sweep by his Cup competitor, Austin Cindric, Larson admitted, “I don’t know. Gotta beat guys like you (Austin Cindric). So that’s gonna be tough. But I thought the truck race was probably gonna be the toughest to win. I’m not that experienced in them. The runs are typically shorter. And I feel I need longer runs like that last one to get going. So I feel better about Xfinity and Cup but the competition gets tougher and tougher. So we’ll see but off to a good start. We’ll try.”

With the thrilling start to the season, all eyes are now on Larson, and whether he can pull off a stupendous sweep! What are your thoughts? Share your views and stay tuned for more updates on this exciting NASCAR season!

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