Kyle Larson to run NASCAR Truck on Bristol Dirt Track

Larson adds another race to his schedule for the Bristol Motor Speedway dirt track

Kyle Larson has a full schedule on deck for the Bristol Motor Speedway dirt track. That includes running a super dirt late model tjis Friday and Saturday in the Bristol Dirt Nationals.

As of a few moments ago, Larson has added the NASCAR Truck Series to that list. He’ll run the Truck race during NASCAR weekend on March 27th.

The Elk Grove, Calif. native will pilot the No. 44 truck fielded by Niece Motorsports. The truck will be sponsored by Rich Mar Florist / CircleBDiecast.com.

Larson joins a long list of NASCAR Cup Series drivers who are running extracurricular races ahead of the big race next Sunday.

Related: Dirt late model star Mike Marlar will run both NASCAR dirt races at Bristol Motor Speedway

Kyle Larson comments

“I really appreciate the opportunity given by Niece Motorsports,” Kyle Larson said.  “I’m excited to get back into a truck at one of my favorite race tracks.”

In 2020, Larson claimed 43 wins on dirt track across the country. He had a win percentage over 50%. The wins came in a wide variety of cars from dirt late models, midgets, sprint cars and silver crown.

The driver is a 7 time winner in the NASCAR Cup Series. However, he hasn;t run a truck series event since 2016.

Two weeks ago, Larson picked up his first win with his new NASCAR Cup Series team, Hendrick Motorsports. His 7th win came at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in a tribute paint scheme to the late Ricky Hendrick.

Related: Kyle Larson’s win in a Ricky Hendrick paint scheme is emotional for Rick Hendrick

“We’re looking forward to taking part in this historic event for the Truck Series and are excited to be alongside Kyle for what is sure to be a stellar performance,” said Jonathan Morrissey, co-owner of Rich Mar Florist.  

Morrissey added, “This is a huge announcement for Rich Mar Florist Racing Nation and those that support our involvement in NASCAR.  We are extremely thankful for this partnership with Niece Motorsports and are thrilled to share this historic moment together.”

Larson won a NASCAR Truck Series race on the dirt in the past. He claimed the 2016 win at Eldora Speedway.

Related: Kyle Larson running late model on Bristol Dirt track

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Bristol Dirt Schedule

March 19-20
Bristol Dirt Nationals
Super Late Model

March 27
NASCAR Truck Series

March 28
NASCAR Cup Series

Related: Bristol Dirt schedule from March 13-April 24 (Full track schedule / 4 events)

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Kyle Larson | Niece Motorsports | Bristol Motor Speedway | Bristol Dirt Nationals | NASCAR

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