Kyle Larson: Kyle Larson could find himself in rare company if he wins the NASCAR championship this year

Kyle Larson could find himself in rare company if he wins the NASCAR championship this year

Modified Sep 06, 2023 10:41 GMT

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Kyle Larson sits on the verge of history in the world of motorsport, where speed and talent reign supreme. As he gears up for the NASCAR Cup Series, he carries with him a lofty goal - to help complete one leg of a motorsport feat that was last seen 65 years ago.

Not since 1957 has there been an instance of three athletes holding multiple Formula 1, IndyCar, and NASCAR Cup Series championships at the same time. Max Verstappen (F1), Alex Palou (IndyCar), and Kyle Larson (NASCAR) could all win their respective titles in 2023, and they were also all crowned champions in 2021.

Verstappen now has a 145-point lead over teammate Sergio Perez in the F1 driver standings after 14 races on the 22-race 2023 schedule.

Palou presently has a 91-point lead over teammate Scott Dixon in the standings after the first 16 races of the 17-race IndyCar series 2023 schedule, with five wins and no finishes worse than eighth.

With a comfortable lead of other motorsports compatriots, the onus is on Larson whose journey in NASCAR is nothing short of remarkable. His path to the top has been marked by trials, tribulations, and triumphant moments.

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His career, like a high-speed rollercoaster, has taken him to the highest peaks and through the lowest valleys. But it's precisely this journey that has molded him into a formidable force on the racetrack.

In 2021, Kyle Larson etched his name in NASCAR history by securing his first Cup Series championship. However, the quest to become a true legend in the sport beckoned him to attempt what very few have accomplished – winning multiple titles.

The significance of Larson's mission becomes more apparent when we look back at motorsport history.

In the year 1957, champions from Formula 1, IndyCar, and the NASCAR Cup Series all secured their respective championships from the preceding year(1956) simultaneously.

The competition in NASCAR is as fierce as ever, with a roster of talented drivers vying for the coveted championship. Kyle Larson's journey will be a true test of his skill, determination, and the support of his team.

Kyle Larson's Quest for NASCAR History and Championship Glory

Although Kyle Larson ended the regular season in the seventh position in the Cup Series point standings, which was influenced by a series of unfortunate incidents, he remains a top contender in the betting world to secure the championship during the ten-race playoffs.

In anticipation of the upcoming Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway this Sunday night, FanDuel has set his odds at +550 for a second championship victory. This positions him as the second favorite alongside teammate William Byron, trailing behind Martin Truex Jr. from Joe Gibbs Racing.

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