Kyle Larson, a celebrated driver for Hendrick Motorsports, has been part of numerous emotional moments throughout his career. Recently, his 10-year-old son found himself emotionally stirred by his father’s victory at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
In a touching gesture, Owen Larson penned a handwritten letter titled “The Las Vegas Win,” capturing the essence of this unforgettable moment on the race track. Recently, NASCAR on NBC shared photos of the heartwarming letter on their X account.
Owen Larson's letter about Kyle Larson's win at Las Vegas might move you to tears. 🥹 pic.twitter.com/pvJc94xEsZ
— NASCAR on NBC (@NASCARonNBC) April 12, 2024
He wrote in a touching letter that read, “I was sitting in the motorhome at Las Vegas Motor Speedway feeling nervous. My legs were shaking because my dad had a big lead in the race. With just two laps to go, I started to get my shoes on because I wanted to see my dad in Victory Lane. The white flag flew out, and my dad drove through the last corner and won. I immediately ran out of the motorhome to get my dad. I jogged through the pits and then I sprinted to the front stretch. In my head, I was thinking, ‘Wait for me, Dad.’ I finally got to the finish line. I was out of breath. I felt excited, and I got on top of the car with my dad. I started waving my arms up and down to get the crowd going wild. I will always remember this moment.”
A storybook finish for Kyle Larson on the precious occasion of HMS
During the Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway, Hendrick Motorsports was celebrating its 40th anniversary. In a storybook finish, two of Larson’s teammates, William Byron and Chase Elliott, lined up in front of him for the final restart.
Byron managed to shake off Elliott’s challenge and secured the win, while Larson finished a close second. The podium sweep by Hendrick Motorsports was a fitting tribute to their milestone anniversary.
Larson had earlier won the pole, led 86 laps, and clinched the first stage. The dominance displayed by the Hendrick team made this victory even more special.
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