Kyle Larson is an American professional auto racing driver, who competes in the NASCAR Cup Series full-time and part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series for Hendrick Motorsports. Larson was born on July 31, 1992, and as of July 2024, he is 31 years old. Back in 2013 at the Xfinity race in Daytona Beach, the No. 32 car flew into the air, breaking the fence and throwing engine parts and debris into the crowd. NASCAR reported that 28 people were injured as a consequence of Larson crashing into the side barricade.
Fast forward to 2020, 28-year-old Larson was suspended from NASCAR for a racist comment he had made during the iRacing event. His team Chip Ganassi Racing, suspended him without pay and he was also banned from online racing. In 2021, Kyle Larson made an amazing comeback by winning the NASCAR championship for Hendrick Motorsports at the Phoenix Raceway. It was an incredible season and a huge comeback for Kyle, all of this was possible because of the support of his dad, sister, and wife.
Who is Kyle Larson's sister?
Kyle Larson has an elder sister named Andrea Larson also known as Andrea Mariko. She was born and raised in Elk Grove, California. Andrea, unlike his brother prefers a more private life but has always shown support for the career of her brother and has occasionally posted photos with her niece and nephew. Andrea Mariko used to work as a record manager at Spire Sports and Entertainment and later as a marketing consultant at Youngs Motorsports LLC. She also worked as the record manager for Kyle Larson Open Wheel, based in Mooresville, North Carolina. During challenging times such as Kyle's suspension from NASCAR in 2020, Andrea remained a constant support.
Kyle Larson Father
Kyle Larson's father is Mike Larson. Mike has played a significant role in Larson's racing career. He was an electrician and a swimming coach and he was instrumental in building Larson's first race car from scratch using an old car he bought from a neighbor. Mike's hands-on approach and support were crucial in helping Larson develop his racing skills from a young age.
Kyle Larson Mother
Kyle Larson's mother is Janet Miyate Larson. Not much is known about her in the public domain.
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FAQs on Kyle Larson's Sister
Kyle Larson's full name is Kyle Miyata Larson, reflecting his Japanese heritage
Kyle Larson earned the nick name Yung Money early in his racing career due to his impressive talent and success at a young age.
Kyle Larson grew up in Elk Grove, California.
Yes, Kyle Larson made a cameo appearance in the 2017 movie, Logan Lucky, where he played the role of a limo driver.