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Kyle Larson’s Rising Dominance: The Next Kyle Busch in NASCAR?

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
March 24, 2025
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Kyle Larson’s Rising Dominance: The Next Kyle Busch in NASCAR?

Mar 23, 2025; Homestead, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson (5) celebrates with teammates after winning the Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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Kyle Larson’s formidable 2025 NASCAR season has raised eyebrows, drawing parallels to the early dominance of Kyle Busch. Larson’s remarkable performances in both the NASCAR Cup and Truck Series have left many fans bracing for a potential déjà vu, reminiscent of Kyle Busch’s prime, before his unexpected career slump.

In his heyday, Busch was a celebrated NASCAR titan, boasting 63 career wins and two championships. However, a 63-race drought, devoid of any Cup Series victories, has plagued his record since his last win in 2023. This enduring dry spell has prompted a shift in fan sentiment, with the erstwhile villain now seen as an underdog yearning for a comeback.

With his current streak of strong performances, Larson risks treading the same path. The 2025 season has seen him compete in six Cup Series races, notching up a win, three top-five positions, and four top-ten finishes, with an average finishing position of 11.33. His prowess on the track, reflected in his 92 laps led, has sparked mixed reactions among fans, echoing the love-hate relationship they once had with Busch.

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A notable highlight of Larson’s season was his 30th career Cup Series victory at the Homestead-Miami Speedway. As Jeff Gluck astutely observed, fans are thrilled by variety and new winners. The excitement around Busch nowadays stems from his struggle to clinch a win after a long hiatus. If Larson continues to frequently take the winner’s trophy, he may face the same backlash that Busch experienced during his prime.

Larson’s bid for a rare achievement—sweeping all three national NASCAR series races at Homestead, a feat Busch has accomplished twice—also drew attention. Though he kicked off with a thrilling Truck Series victory, his dream was cut short in the Xfinity Series race, where he finished fourth. This pursuit of a historic triple-header sweep signaled Larson’s attempt to carve his legacy, much like Busch did. Yet, this might also set him up for the fans’ fatigue that often accompanies repeated success.

NASCAR’s history is replete with tales of drivers who were initially booed and later cheered. Daryl Walters, Dale Earnhardt, Rusty Wallace, and others have experienced this shift in fan perception. Even Earnhardt, known as “The Intimidator,” was not universally liked in his early years but was loved by the time of his tragic death in 2001. Larson may well be heading down a similar path—dominating now, facing potential backlash later.

Kyle Busch’s career, once characterized by dominance, has been in a downward spiral. A move to Richard Childress Racing (RCR), intended as a fresh start, has instead been marked by inconsistency. His struggles with the Next-Gen car and the rise of younger, more aggressive drivers have only added to his woes. The narrative has shifted from him being a race-winning machine to a driver struggling to keep pace.

However, Busch’s story is not unique. NASCAR’s competitive landscape is unforgiving, and even the most accomplished drivers can find it challenging to reclaim their former glory. Busch now stands at a crossroads, needing to adapt or risk being overshadowed.

Time will tell if Larson will continue to shine or, like Busch, experience a career downturn after a period of dominance. The NASCAR community watches in anticipation, waiting to see how this intriguing story unfolds.

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