On Sunday, Kyle Larson earned his first career NASCAR win at Darlington Raceway’s opening playoff race. It was a long-awaited victory for the 27-year-old driver, who had been competing in the NASCAR Cup Series since 2013.
Larson started the race in fourth place and was able to stay in contention throughout the race. He was able to take the lead with just over 30 laps to go and held off a hard-charging Martin Truex Jr. to take the checkered flag.
The win was especially sweet for Larson, who had been close to winning several times before but had never been able to break through. He had finished second in the last two races at Darlington, and he had also been runner-up at the Daytona 500 earlier this year.
Larson’s win was also a big moment for Chip Ganassi Racing, which had not won a race since 2017. The team had been struggling in recent years, but Larson’s victory showed that they are still capable of competing at the highest level.
The win also put Larson in a great position for the rest of the playoffs. He now sits third in the points standings, just 12 points behind leader Denny Hamlin. With three more races left in the playoffs, Larson has a great chance of making it to the Championship 4 and competing for the title.
Overall, it was a great day for Kyle Larson and Chip Ganassi Racing. After years of close calls, Larson finally earned his first career NASCAR win at Darlington Raceway’s opening playoff race. With three more races left in the playoffs, he has a great chance of making it to the Championship 4 and competing for the title.
