Kyle Miyata Larson (born July 31, 1992) is a Japanese-American professional driver. He currently competes full-time in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 42 Chevrolet SS for Chip Ganassi Racing, part-time in the Xfinity Series, driving the No. 42 Chevrolet Camaro for CGR, and part-time in the Camping World Truck Series, driving the No. 24 Chevrolet Silverado for GMS Racing. He was named the 2012 K&N Pro Series East Rookie of the Year and champion, he is also the 2013 Rookie of the Year in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, as well as an overall winner of the 2015 24 Hours of Daytona. He was the 2014 Cup Series Rookie of the Year.

A resident of Elk Grove, California, Larson attended his first race with his parents a week after his birth; he began racing at the age of seven in outlaw karts in Northern California. As a teenager he raced open-wheel cars, including United States Auto Club (USAC) midget, Silver Crown and sprint cars, competing for Keith Kunz Motorsports and Hoffman Racing with Toyota backing; he also raced in World of Outlaws sprint cars. His first sprint car race win was at Placerville Speedway, where he was one of the youngest drivers to ever compete.

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