Kyle Larson

Driver Information

Kyle Miyata Larson (born July 31, 1992) is an American professional racing driver. He competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 5 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for Hendrick Motorsports. Before and throughout his stock car racing career, Larson has been highly successful in dirt track racing, with wins in several prestigious events including the Kings Royal, Knoxville Nationals, and the Chili Bowl Nationals. He also won the 24 Hours of Daytona in 2015 with CGR. Larson is the 2013 NASCAR Nationwide Series Rookie of the Year and the 2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Rookie of the Year. He won the NASCAR Cup Series Championship in 2021 and 2025. Larson was named one of NASCAR's 75 Greatest Drivers in 2023.
Full Name :
Kyle Miyata Larson
Birthdate :
31 July 1992
Birthplace :
Elk Grove, California, USA
Gender :
Male
Height (cm) :
167
Weight (kg) :
61
Nationality :
United States
Parents :
Mike Larson (Father), Janet Larson (Mother)
Status :
Married
Partner :
Katelyn Sweet
Children :
Owen Miyata Larson (Son, Born 2014), Audrey Layne Larson (Daughter, Born 2018), Cooper Donald Larson (Son, Born 2022)
Driver :
NASCAR CUP Series
Career Started :
2012
Notable Wins :
NASCAR Cup Series Champion, NASCAR Cup Series Regular Season Champion, 2012 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East Champion, NASCAR All-Star Race Winner, Coca-Cola 600 Winner, Daytona 500 Pole Winner, Southern 500 Winner, Brickyard 400 Winner, Rolex 24 at Daytona Overall Winner, Turkey Night Grand Prix Winner, Hangtown 100 Winner, Brad Doty Classic Winner, Hoosier Hundred Winner, Chili Bowl Nationals Winner, Prairie Dirt Classic Winner, 37th Kings Royal Winner, BC39 Winner, Knoxville Nationals Winner, Hillbilly 100 Winner
Awards :
NASCAR K&N Pro Series East Rookie of the Year (Win Year 2012), NASCAR Nationwide Series Rookie of the Year (Win Year 2013), NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Rookie of the Year (Win Year 2014), ESPY Awards Best Driver (Win Year 2022), NASCAR's 75 Greatest Drivers (Win Year 2023), Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year (Win Year 2024)
Current Team :
Hendrick Motorsports
Car Number :
5
Car Model :
Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
Car Manufacturer :
Chevrolet
Crew Chief :
Cliff Daniels
Sportter :
Tim Fedewa
Net Worth :
$30.0 Million

Biography

Kyle Larson is a distinguished driver in the NASCAR Cup Series, piloting the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet. Born into a racing family, Larson’s talent emerged early, leading him to multiple victories and a championship title in 2021. With 32 Cup wins and notable achievements in both the Xfinity and Craftsman Truck Series, he has established a strong financial presence with an estimated net worth of $12 million. Further insights into his career and personal life reveal even more fascinating details.

Early Life

Kyle Larson developed a passion for racing at a young age, beginning his karting adventure at just 7 years old. His natural talent was apparent as he swiftly advanced through different forms of motorsport.

Family Life

Kyle Larson and his wife, Katelyn, welcomed parenthood with the arrival of their son, Owen, in 2015.

The couple frequently shares snapshots of their family moments on social media, reflecting their strong bond and the joys that come with raising their son.

Family plays an essential role in Larson’s life; his wife actively supports him at races, and they celebrated his championship victory in 2021 together at the NASCAR Awards in Nashville.

Larson’s dedication to family values is clear as he skillfully balances the rigorous demands of his racing career with cherished time spent with Katelyn and Owen.

Career

Kyle Larson drives the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet in the NASCAR Cup Series and achieved the championship title in 2021.

With an impressive total of 32 Cup race victories, his key wins include the Coca-Cola 600 in 2021, the Southern 500 in 2023, and the Brickyard 400 in 2024.

Larson has exhibited remarkable consistency by qualifying for the NASCAR playoffs multiple times, from 2016 to 2019 and again from 2021 to 2025, reflecting his strong competitive performance throughout his career.

His average start position is 11.154, and he maintains an average finish position of 11.923 in his Cup Series tenure.

Net Worth

As of 2023, Kyle Larson’s estimated net worth is $12 million, primarily derived from his NASCAR Cup Series salary, which exceeds $8 million annually.

His earnings from notable wins in the Xfinity Series and Craftsman Truck Series contribute to his financial success, with 17 and 4 victories respectively.

Furthermore, Larson’s lucrative partnerships with major brands such as Hendrick Motorsports and Chevrolet further improve his comprehensive financial standing in the motorsports industry.