Kyle Larson Reveals the Real Mindset of American Racers

HMS’s two times Cup Series champion Kyle Larson has shared his thoughts on how American racers approaches racing.

Kyle Larson Reveals the Real Mindset of American Racers

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Hendrick Motorsports’ Kyle Larson, in his own words is the most versatile driver in the world. The two times Cup Series champion’s resume features win in NASCAR, Sprint Cars, Sportscar Series and he also had significant impact in the open wheel scene with Indy 500 appearance. This gave him the unique opportunity to learn the attitude of different drivers from different series.

On his latest appearance on the Race Industry Week, the veteran was asked about these factors, and he had a solid response. Kyle Larson pointed out that almost alla racers he has seen seems to have the same approach towards it, but some might have a different attitude owing to how serious they are about it.

Yeah. Yeah. I mean, I think, yeah, everybody’s fairly similar. um you know, each I would say form kind of has their differences on people um and kind of the fun that they might have with racing or how serious they might take it, whatnot.

Kyle Larson said via Race Industry Week.

Furthermore, he pointed out that the approach of each racer might differ a bit because of the background they grew up in. He then shifted his focus to American racers and pointed out that their primary objective has always been about remaining competitive as well having competitive.  

But um and I think, you know, that comes from just different backgrounds of growing up and what they race. But um yeah, for the most part, I mean, racers, yeah, they’re all especially American racers, I feel like, are all, you know, it’s all about fun and being competitive and all that, but having fun.

Kyle Larson added.

Kyle Larson compared his Cup and Sprint car series

Racing in different series gives him the chance to work with different crew chiefs.  Two people he spends the most time with are his Cup team boss Cliff Daniels and sprint team boss Paul Silva. According to Larson both of them are pretty similar, with their dedication towards winning their highlight.

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Um, and then I think too, you know, for me, I feel like I guess just speaking of the two teams that I’m with all the time, you know, the five team and then the sprint car with the 57, like Cliff and Paul are pretty similar people. Um, as far as like their dedication to winning and race cars and all that.

Kyle Larson said.

Furthermore, he pointed out that the duo has the same goals and attitude towards working with them, but the personality is much different. He loves working with both and dream of having them with him till the end of his respective careers.

I mean, their personalities are very I mean, they have a lot of similarities even their personalities, but their personalities are very different. But um I feel like the way I work and connect with them is very similar. So, I think that helps you with the success and why I’ve been with Paul for so long and hopefully we’ll be with Cliff and the five team for forever.

Kyle Larson added.

The comments from the veteran shows how much he respects the two people that gives him the best car possible to race. He is rewarding their hard work with wins and as long as their dynamic remains as strong as it is, success is a long-term guarantee.

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