NASCAR Champ Kyle Larson Launches Racing Team for His Kids

Larson to support his children's sprint car racing careers starting in 2026

Feb. 11, 2026 at 12:31am

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NASCAR champion Kyle Larson is expanding his racing pursuits by launching a new micro-racing team specifically for his children, 11-year-old Owen and 7-year-old Audrey, to compete in scaled-down sprint car racing starting in 2026. Larson has acquired the necessary equipment, hired staff, and is fully committed to this new family-focused endeavor, though he expressed concerns about his youngest, 3-year-old Cooper, potentially joining due to his unruly nature and the high costs involved.

Why it matters

Larson's decision to invest in his children's racing careers at a young age represents a unique and personal approach to passing on his passion for motorsports to the next generation. This initiative could inspire other top drivers to follow suit and create more family-oriented racing teams, further shaping the future of the sport.

The details

Larson has acquired trucks, trailers, cars, engines, parts, and shop space, along with hiring employees, to support his children's racing efforts. While he is fully committed to the new team, Larson expressed concerns about his youngest child, 3-year-old Cooper, potentially joining due to his unruly nature and the high costs involved.

  • Larson's new racing team for his children will launch in 2026.

The players

Kyle Larson

A two-time and reigning NASCAR Cup Series champion who is launching a new racing team for his children, 11-year-old Owen and 7-year-old Audrey, to compete in scaled-down sprint car racing starting in 2026.

Owen Larson

Kyle Larson's 11-year-old son who will compete in the new family racing team starting in 2026.

Audrey Larson

Kyle Larson's 7-year-old daughter who will compete in the new family racing team starting in 2026.

Cooper Larson

Kyle Larson's 3-year-old son who Larson expressed concerns about potentially joining the family racing team due to his unruly nature and the high costs involved.

Rick Hendrick

The owner of Kyle Larson's NASCAR team, who viewed Larson's diverse racing commitments as distractions that affected his performance and morale.

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What they’re saying

“We are fully invested.”

— Kyle Larson

“In a perfect world, I would love for Cooper not to race. He's the craziest, for sure, of the three. I think he'll be the most expensive, probably, because I'm sure he'll be tearing up the most equipment. So, we'll see if we can keep him out of it.”

— Kyle Larson

“Not only was it a distraction with the team, but coming back and wrecking in the 600 was mentally just a downer that he had to work his way through. I'm super excited about this year.”

— Rick Hendrick, Owner, Kyle Larson's NASCAR team

“It's honestly been a lot of fun, and I look forward to kind of having our own little touch on things.”

— Kyle Larson

What’s next

Larson's new family racing team is set to launch in 2026, with his 11-year-old son Owen and 7-year-old daughter Audrey set to compete in scaled-down sprint car racing. The team's future success and the potential involvement of Larson's youngest child, 3-year-old Cooper, remain to be seen.

The takeaway

Kyle Larson's decision to launch a racing team for his children reflects his commitment to passing on his passion for motorsports to the next generation. This unique family-focused initiative could inspire other top drivers to follow suit, further shaping the future of the sport by fostering a new wave of young talent.