NASCAR’s Kyle Larson has endured a rough couple of weeks, and his recent crash during a World of Outlaws sprint‑car event in Plymouth, Wisconsin, only deepened the skid. During the feature race, Larson was running second when a mechanical issue triggered a terrifying end‑over‑end flip. Miraculously, he climbed out uninjured, explaining that his sprint‑car had “just kind of launched me, and I was along for the ride.” Despite the violent tumble, Larson reassured fans that he was feeling fine and added, “Big hit but all‑in‑all, feel fine” .
Unfortunately, this recent crash is just the latest in a string of misfortunes that have plagued Larson. In late May, he attempted the grueling “Double” — competing in the Indianapolis 500 and then racing in NASCAR’s Coca‑Cola 600 at Charlotte—his second consecutive attempt. He crashed out of the Indy 500 on lap 91 following a spin on a restart, a result he bitterly regretted. “Just a bit crazy there,” he explained, admitting that eagerness and traffic contributed to the incident . Even before that, his car stalled during a pit stop, costing him valuable positions .
Not giving up, Larson hopped on a helicopter to make it to Charlotte — only to run into trouble again in the Coca‑Cola 600. Dominating early, he hit the wall on lap 38, spun, and suffered ongoing handling issues. On lap 246, he found himself caught in a multi-car wreck initiated by contact among Chase Briscoe, Ryan Blaney, and Daniel Suarez. Larson was clipped and forced out, finishing dead last (37th) in what might be one of the most disappointing days in NASCAR memory .
Reflecting on the outcome, Larson lamented, “I hate the way the day went,” and confessed he “wishes he could hit the reset button.” He also expressed empathy for his team, particularly owner Rick Hendrick. Having failed to complete the full 1,100‑mile challenge both this year and last (when weather intervened), Larson now has doubts about trying it again. He admitted, “The Double is just a tough undertaking. The window of time is too tight.” .
Even though he’s a champion carver through all types of racing, this stretch—marked by a sprint‑car flip, two DNFs at iconic races, and a crashed-out “Double”—is unquestionably one of the lowest ebbs in Larson’s career. It underscores how brutally unforgiving motorsports can be, especially when momentum turns against you. For Larson, it’s now about regrouping, healing—both physically and mentally—and plotting his next move.
