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Kyle Larson Opens Door to 2026 Rolex 24 Return—Only in a Front‑Running Seat

The two-time Cup champion says his packed winter slate and a desire to share the experience with his kids shape any comeback, with no entry yet confirmed.

Overview

  • Kyle Larson said on the Dinner with Racers podcast that he would race the 24-hour Daytona classic again if he can secure what he called “the best car,” noting he doesn’t currently know who to contact in IMSA.
  • He last contested the event in 2016 and earned the overall win in 2015 with Chip Ganassi Racing alongside Scott Dixon, Tony Kanaan, and Jamie McMurray.
  • Larson cited a busier offseason—Australia sprint car races, Chili Bowl, West Coast midget events, and duties with High Limit Racing—as a key hurdle to adding the endurance race.
  • He added that running the event now would be meaningful for his family, as his eldest child was a newborn during his 2015 victory.
  • Separate from the Daytona effort, Larson praised the Indianapolis 500’s big‑event presentation and said he does not plan to run the Indy 500 again while he is a full‑time NASCAR driver after two difficult “Double” attempts.