Kyle Larson owned High Limit all set to award “the richest payday” in Australian Speedway history

NASCAR driver Kyle Larson’s High Limit Racing revealed its schedule for events at Perth Motorplex in Kwinana Beach, Australia. Making history, they announced the highest cash reward ever offered at the facility, setting a new milestone for the Australian motorsport venue.

Larson, the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series champion, drives the No. 5 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports. Competing full-time in the Cup Series, Larson has earned 29 wins over his 12-year career, demonstrating remarkable consistency across various tracks and formats. Renowned for his adaptability, he’s regarded as one of motorsport’s most versatile athletes.

Recently, High Limit Racing, co-owned by Larson and five-time World of Outlaws champion Brad Sweet, announced a big payday for their race weekend at Perth Motorplex from 28-30th December. As the final day approaches, the Sprint Car series wrote on X:

"It all comes down to tonight. 😎 @PerthMotorplex is set to award the richest payday in Australian Speedway history with a $100,000 prize to the High Limit International champion."

Earlier this month, High Limit Racing announced 18-time Cup Series winner Kasey Kahne as a competitor for their 2025 campaign. Kahne will pilot the No. 9 entry in 61 events across 36 venues, marking an exciting addition to the team’s lineup.

Kyle Larson delivered a stellar 2024 Cup Series season in the No. 5 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports, capturing six wins and 15 top-five finishes. Moreover, he started from pole position five times and posted an average finish of 12.9. However, despite his strong performances, the California native's playoff run ended in the Round of 8.

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Insider voices opinion about NASCAR’s “worst race” that dashed Kyle Larson’s playoff hopes

Kyle Larson was poised to tackle the Memorial Day Double, one of motorsport’s toughest challenges. The feat involves competing in the Indy 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and then traveling to Charlotte for the Coca-Cola 600, both iconic races held on the same day.

Larson delivered a solid performance at the Indianapolis 500, but his Memorial Day Double attempt took an unfortunate turn as heavy rain hit Charlotte. The severe weather forced NASCAR officials to red-flag the Coca-Cola 600, leaving Larson without the opportunity to run a single lap.

Recently, The Athletic's Jeff Gluck claimed that the Coke 600 was the HMS driver's worst race of the season, and may have also cost him a chance at securing the Cup Series title.

"I simply would've wished for no rain Daytona 500 and the Coca-Cola 600. That one storm affected both races. Think about that day if that doesn't happen, Kyle Larson had a good run overall (in the Indy 500)...the rockstar vibe that he had arriving at Coke 600, it would've gone off flawlessly then he would've gotten in that race and maybe had a chance to win that race," Gluck said via Dirty Mo Media.

"The way the Coca-Cola 600 ended, it was voted the worst race of the season because people were so mad that it didn't get restarted that left a bitter taste in everybody's mouth," he added.

Moreover, NASCAR guidelines state that for drivers to be eligible for the playoffs, they must have participated in all 26 regular season races. For him to keep his title dream alive, Kyle Larson had to file for an appeal to compete in the playoffs, which was eventually granted to him.