Kyle Larson sprints from his car directly after the NASCAR race in Richmond, Virginia and hopes to make it to Knoxville, Iowa
This week, it’s the famed Knoxville Nationals. The World of Outlaws event pays $200,000 to the winner.
All week, it’s been talked about that Kyle Larson had a conflict with the event. Saturday’s NASCAR Cup Series was expected to directly overlap with the Knoxville Nationals finale.
Despite that, NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson went to Knoxville for the preliminary night in his No. 57 sprint car. He won on Thursday night and grabbed the pole position for the big dirt sprint car race.
Knoxville Nationals Race Results: August 13, 2026 (World of Outlaws)
Again, he wasn’t expected to be able to make it for the finale.
However, Saturday’s finale at Knoxville Raceway has been delayed due to weather. The track has seen multiple rain showers throughout the day.
During the NASCAR race, Hendrick Motorsports made their driver aware of the situation…
Team radio during the race
No. 5 crew chief Cliff Daniels stated, “Knoxville has not even started hot laps yet. Big delay for the race. Don’t know if it’s tomorrow yet. But, they’re way behind just so you know.”
Larson responded, “Knoxville?”
Daniels added, “Yeah, we’re working on plans for ya.”
Larson responded, “Okay.”
The NASCAR Cup Series race at Richmond Raceway concluded around 10:30pm ET. The track is located in Richmond, Virginia.
Richmond Race Results: August 15, 2026 (NASCAR Cup Series)
Moments after the checked flag, Larson was seen running out of his car. His plane officially departed Richmond at 10:57pm ET.
Now, Larson is on his way to Knoxville, Iowa. Even if the show continues tonight, he’s likely to make it in time for the A Main.
The night at Knoxville Raceway is just beginning after the weather delay.
Update: Kyle Larson flight tracker
Knoxville Raceway has put the flight tracker on the big screen. The crowd erupted as Larson is fast approaching Iowa!
Flight update (12:00pm ET): Larson has just crossed over Indianapolis, Indiana.
N501KL is currently the #1 tracked plane on FlightRadar24 Worldwide. Roughly 10,000 people are watching his flight path.
Flight update (12:25pm ET): The plane is currently over middle Illinois.
Landing (12:55pm ET): Kyle Larson has landed in Iowa. The C-Main is currently on track.
Arrival (1:15pm ET): The Gate has been opened and the driver of the No. 57 has arrived at Knoxville Raceway. The crowd cheers. The B Main is set to get underway.
Larson stated upon his arrival, “This is pretty sick. I can’t believe it’s all working out. I didn’t think I’d be here.”
Update: Knoxville Nationals Results
Kyle Larson talked earlier in the week about the conflict
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