Kyle Larson, born July 31, 1992, in Elk Grove, California, is an American professional racing driver renowned for his versatility across dirt tracks, stock cars, and sports cars.[1][6] He began racing go-karts at age seven, advancing through United States Auto Club (USAC) series to win midget, Silver Crown, and sprint car events, including a historic 2011 4-Crown Nationals sweep at Eldora Speedway, making him only the second driver to achieve it.[2][4] Larson entered NASCAR in 2012, winning the K&N Pro Series East championship and Rookie of the Year honors.[1][3] He earned 2013 Xfinity Series Rookie of the Year status and 2014 Cup Series Rookie of the Year with Chip Ganassi Racing, posting eight top-fives and 17 top-10s.[1][4] Joining Hendrick Motorsports in 2021 with the No. 5 Chevrolet, he secured the Cup Series championship that year with 10 wins, including the Coca-Cola 600 and a regular-season title, plus victories at diverse tracks like Sonoma and Charlotte Roval.[1][3] He repeated as champion in 2025, finishing first in standings with three wins, 15 top-fives, 22 top-10s, and 1,106 laps led.[1][5] A dirt racing standout, Larson has triumphed in the Kings Royal, Knoxville Nationals, and Chili Bowl Nationals, and won the 2015 24 Hours of Daytona with Chip Ganassi Racing.[1][2] Named one of NASCAR's 75 Greatest Drivers in 2023, he owns a World of Outlaws sprint car team and appeared in the 2017 film *Logan Lucky*.[2][4] In 2023, he placed second in Cup standings with four wins and an All-Star Race victory.[4] As of late 2025, Larson remains a top Hendrick contender, blending NASCAR dominance with off-track entrepreneurship.[1][2][5]