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Kyle Larson’s Dream of Weekend Sweep Dashed After Sam Mayer Incident at Homestead-Miami Speedway

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
March 23, 2025
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Kyle Larson’s Dream of Weekend Sweep Dashed After Sam Mayer Incident at Homestead-Miami Speedway

Mar 2, 2025; Austin, Texas, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson (5) walks into EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix for driver introductions at Circuit of the Americas. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Harms-Imagn Images

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In a stunning turn of events at the Homestead-Miami Speedway, a flamboyant Kyle Larson, fresh from his exhilarating win at the Truck Series, saw his hopes of a consecutive victory dashed in a controversial finale. Larson had previously showcased his tenacity by overcoming an early spin in the Baptist Health 200 to snatch victory, marking his fourth win in just 16 Truck Series appearances. Larson’s triumph was playfully dubbed a ‘cherry-picked’ victory by Kyle Busch, but the Xfinity Series race on Saturday turned his sweet taste of success bitter.

Larson, driving for Hendrick Motorsports, had been the toast of the event, exerting his dominance over the field with a commanding lead. The tantalizing intensity of the race painted Larson as invincible until an unexpected late-race caution triggered a dramatic restart. Larson, despite being in control, was thwarted by Sam Mayer’s premature acceleration, leading to a collision with the rear bumper of Larson’s No. 17 car. This unfortunate incident paved the way for Justin Allgaier and Austin Hill to surge ahead, relegating Larson to the fourth spot.

The post-race interview laid bare Larson’s frustration as his attempt to emulate Kyle Busch’s clean sweep across all three series was thwarted. The core of his disappointment was directed at Mayer, formerly part of Dale Jr.’s JR Motorsports team. Mayer’s contact with Larson during the restart lifted Larson’s rear tires off the ground, effectively killing his momentum. This mishap allowed Justin Allgaier to swoop in and claim a surprise victory in a tumultuous end to the race.

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When probed by a CW reporter about his disappointment, Larson retorted, “I’ve lived through it a number of times here. But, yeah, obviously a bummer, again, to have another home series play out that way. Just, yeah, I can’t go when my rear tires drop to the ground. So, I know it looks like I chipped another one away, but I did everything I thought I could. And the 41 just lagged back and slammed the hell out of me. Bummer, but it’s cool to have this big of a lead that we had.”

Larson’s visible anger underscored the impact of Mayer’s intervention in his bid for a triumphant weekend. Now all eyes are on whether Larson can bounce back in his upcoming Cup race. This incident has undoubtedly added another layer of intrigue to the world of racing, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the next chapter in this thrilling saga.

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