Kyle Larson experienced a devastating crash at Riverside. The incident occurred during the High Limit Racing series race at Riverside International Speedway. Larson, who was hoping to regain momentum after a disappointing performance at Talladega, ended up wrecking himself with only 14 laps remaining in the race. This resulted in a disappointing 23rd place finish out of 28 racers. The crash was one of the most outrageous and comical accidents of Larson’s career. Prior to the incident, Larson was running in 3rd place, fighting for the lead.
During the race, Larson attempted to make a right turn by running as close to the wall as possible while drifting. However, his No:57 HendrickCars.com sponsored sprint car made contact with the wall, causing him to go airborne and land upside down on the track. Fortunately, Larson walked away from the crash unharmed. Despite the wreck, the race was won by another driver, with Brad Sweet finishing in 4th place and ex-NASCAR driver securing a 13th place finish.
The reaction from fans on social media was mixed. Some were amazed by the crash and expressed relief that Larson was not injured. Others took the opportunity to mock Larson, who is widely regarded as one of the best racers in the world. Some fans even compared Larson’s crash to Corey Lejoie’s upside down finish at Talladega the previous Sunday.
Despite the humorous comments, it is important to recognize the potential consequences of the crash. Any injury could have jeopardized Larson’s future dirt racing plans as well as his participation in the Indy 500. Larson will be looking to bounce back in both championships in the upcoming race week.