Port Royal Saturday

[15b24fan]

I would love to see Larson run the Indy 500 and really round out his resume. Kurt Busch and AJ Allmendinger didn't embarrass themselves when they ran it. Give Kyle a good ride and I think he could do ok. I still believe he will be back in Nascar because of the money, but I sure he keeps kicking up dirt when he can!

[CIRF]

I'd have to see him do 100 laps at Cedar Lake or Fairbury before I crown the King! Lol....

Still don't believe, do ya'. Or maybe you just don't wanna' believe!

He just did 100 miles/laps about a week ago in a type of racecar that he hasn't driven for 9 years. Yep, he won!

I watched Larson race a midget 100 laps (actually it was 98 laps) at Perris, California in the 2012 Turkey Night Grand Prix against the likes of Tracy Hines, Bryan Clauson, Jerry Coons Jr. among others. Yep, he won! Do you see a pattern here?

What makes CL and Fairbury so tough? They're both just another dirt race track. Larson raced with the WoO's at Fairbury twice. Finished 2nd in 2018 and won in 2019.

There is little doubt Larson could win at either one of those tracks.

I'd give odds the best and brightest dirt late model drivers and crew chiefs are scratching their heads right now wondering what the he!! makes this kid so good.

[CIRF]

I would love to see Larson run the Indy 500 and really round out his resume. Kurt Busch and AJ Allmendinger didn't embarrass themselves when they ran it. Give Kyle a good ride and I think he could do ok. I still believe he will be back in Nascar because of the money, but I sure he keeps kicking up dirt when he can!

Me too 15b24fan. Larson could not only win the 500 in a competitive car but he'd be the most popular and anticipated driver to race in the Indy 500 since Rick Mears. I've gotta' believe there are many people among the Indy Car ranks that have thoughts right now of attempting to entice Larson to race in the 500. Roger Penske knows better than anyone how much attention Larson would bring to The Speedway during the month of May.

[Raceready]

Which is it boys? Are late models a little easier to drive than we've been led to believe or is Larson that much better than the guys driving those late models? You boys make the call! Larson just kicked ass and took names against the best generic dirt late models have to offer. Sheppard, who is arguably one of the 2 or 3 best drivers in the country had nothing for him. Let's see here, Larson has won races driving: 1. Midgets 2. Wingless sprint cars 3. Winged sprint cars. 4. USAC Silver Crown Cars 5. Asphalt super late models. 6. NASCAR Trucks on both dirt & pavement. 7. NASCAR Xfinity series. 8. NASCAR Cup series. 9. Daytona Prototype sports car. Am I forgetting any? The Kentucky Derby is coming up soon. If he gets a ride in that I'd bet on him to win it, too! LOL! Drink it in folks. This kid is making history every time he takes a green flag.

By GOD, All of the touting the last few years about this kids INCREDIBLE talent and I will be the first to step on up and admit that you in your great wisdom was SPOT ON ! ! ! ! I have a feeling that if the phenom can win in an awkward looking and " slow cumbersome " dirt late model , then he can win in ANYTHING !! Whats next ? Oswego super mods ?

[intel8]

CIRF, He started on the front row, Lucas Oil has to love this exposure to stick it to NASCAR. Still gotta see him on a bullring to see the talent.

[BirkyTime15B]

All the haters are missing in action. Lol. Wow!!!!

[fryefan]

Those of us that have seen him win numerous times in midgets, sprint cars, etc. are NOT the least bit surprised that he won in his 2nd night in a late model.

[CIRF]

CIRF, He started on the front row, Lucas Oil has to love this exposure to stick it to NASCAR. Still gotta see him on a bullring to see the talent.

Ahhh, I see. It was easy and Sheppard laid down and let Larson win. Okay. Have it your way! You'd better hurry and eat up so as you don't let your crow get cold. LOL!

Do bullrings require exponentially more talent, skill and bravery? If so what makes you believe Larson couldn't win at Fairbury, or Macon? Splain it for us uninformed.

We've all watched Larson race on a maybe the toughest bull ring of them all in the biggest, best and most competitive dirt race year in and year out. He won it just last January. It's called The Chili Bowl.

Larson is without a doubt the best dirt racer in the world today. Maybe ever! You don't have to admit it to know it's true. LOL!

[CIRF]

All the haters are missing in action. Lol. Wow!!!!

All but intel8. He's stickin' around 'till the bitter end! It's gotta' be a tough pill for him to swallow! LOL!

Those of us that have seen him win numerous times in midgets, sprint cars, etc. are NOT the least bit surprised that he won in his 2nd night in a late model.

Truth by Mr. fryefan!!

[intel8]

Relax CIRF, I'm just saying it's one race, That being on a half mile paperclip track. I am a fan, but not crowning him king yet.

[King1]

I’m not the least bit surprised. You could see how disgusted Sheppard was. But you know what, just because that’s the only car you’ve ever driven doesn’t mean you’re the best in that class.
You guys are forgetting that Larson has waaaaaay more experience and felt waaaaaaaay more things in a race car than anyone in the field tonight.
Larson is a race car driver, get over it.
I’m sure everyone in the field will now (in their mind) put an asterisk beside any win they get going forward, because they’ll wonder what it would’ve been had Larson have been there.

[racingfool32]

Beginners luck. 😉

Someone get him a USMTS mod ride to round out his dirt resume’.

[Rajflyboy]

With Overton Not there and the 20 Forced to start in the back and the fact that it was only 50 Laps .. all contributed to the win although B Shepp is strong.

[dirtcrazy4u]

He got it done, period. I said by Saturday he had a chance. After all the rain port royal had a great track come feature time. They were running different lines all through the corners. Shep said he was saving tires and I was surprised to hear Larson say he ran it hard for a couple laps then back down so as not to spin the tires. If anyone didn't like that race your lost. We must give credit to Rumley to because neither he nor KL expected the win. I liked when he said the 6 car may have a few more races planned with Kyle. Interesting, I sure hope so. We now understand who made JD king. Impressed by many last night in oh so many ways. Some guy over at hose heads forum had a open letter to Roger Penske saying you better sign young money up American driver winning indy. Go for it Kyle, give us fans that love to see you on dirt more opportunities then if you went nascrap racing.

[Rajflyboy]

Rumley is impressive to say the least. He put this Larson deal together and brought a very good race car for him to drive. Why did JD leave that car a few years back?