“I miss her so much”- Kyle Larson’s wife Katelyn expresses her emotions in a heartwarming birthday post for her late grandma

NASCAR driver Kyle Larson's wife Katelyn has wished her late grandmother a 'heavenly birthday' via a post on her social media. She shared several snaps of her memories with her beloved grandparent and also penned down a heartfelt note.

Katelyn shared a touching post on Instagram to honor her late grandmother on what would have been her birthday. In her heartfelt tribute, Katelyn expressed deep love and fond memories, saying:

"❤️ Happy Heavenly Birthday to your beautiful Grandmother, they are the best, I miss my everyday. Now me being a Grandmother I hope I make a difference in my grandchildren lives...sometimes I feel forgotten 😢"

Katelyn Sweet (now Larson), was born on July 28, 1991, in Grass Valley, California. She attended Bear River High School and has a rich background in marathon racing and equestrian sports. Katelyn, the sister of NASCAR driver Brad Sweet, has been involved in the racing world for most of her life.

Kyle and Katelyn were engaged in December 2017 and married on September 26, 2018. Their first child was born before their wedding, deepening their connection and family bond over the years.

Kyle Larson had a standout 2024 season in the NASCAR Cup Series, piloting the #5 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports. With six wins and 15 top-five finishes, Larson showcased his talent and consistency. However, despite his strong performances, his playoff run was cut short following the conclusion of Round of 8.

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"The format devalues the championship": Kyle Larson opens up on being the most dominant NASCAR driver last season

Joey Logano’s 2024 Cup Series championship win has been overshadowed by criticism of his season’s statistics, notably his unprecedented average finish of 17.1, the lowest for a NASCAR champion. This disparity has sparked renewed debates about the playoff format, with drivers like Kyle Larson, who outperformed Logano in season-long metrics, raising questions about the validity of crowning a champion based on the playoffs alone.

In a recent interview ahead of the 2025 Cup Series campaign, Larson reflected on his performance while outlining the reason behind his titleless season. He said (via Hendrick Motorsports):

"If anything, I just think the format in a way devalues a championship. Especially in the Next-Gen era. So, I think obviously you'd like to win the most races and win the championship and all that, but I think winning six races, that's extremely tough to do, and we were a factor in many more than that."

"So, I'm proud of the season, proud of the effort from the team, and looking forward to next year too. We'll hopefully start off strong and carry it on through the playoffs like we did this year," Kyle Larson added.

The NASCAR Cup Series will return for the 2025 season-opener at Daytona International Speedway with the prestigious Daytona 500 on February 16 at 2:30 PM Eastern time.

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