Kyle Larson headlines field for World of Outlaws Bristol Throwdown
Published Friday, Apr. 23, 2021, 12:40 pm
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No driver has had more fun with the dirt-transformed Bristol Motor Speedway than Kyle Larson. The self-confessed dirt-obsessed racer is heading to Thunder Valley this weekend for the World of Outlaws Bristol Throwdown chasing another victory in the high-speed World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, April 22-24.
Larson drove a Super Late Model to a pair of second place finishes in the Bristol Dirt Nationals in mid-March, then shifted gears by driving his No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevy in the historic Food City Dirt Race, the first time the NASCAR Cup Series had raced on dirt in more than 50 years. Larson also competed in the Pinty’s Truck Race on Dirt in a Chevy
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Sweet takes 2nd in Louisiana
Brad Sweet was in pursuit of his second victory of the 2021 season, but finished a fraction of a second behind winner David Gravel at The Rev, Saturday night in Monroe, Louisiana.
By Walter Ford | Sports Editor
Brad Sweet, left, and David Gravel compete side-by-side during a World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series race Saturday at The Rev in Monroe, Louisiana.
By Trent Gower/Courtesy of World of Outlaws
Sprint car driver Brad Sweet knows first hand what it takes to win the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Championship. “The Big Cat” has done it twice in 2019 and 2020.
Auto Racing: Brad Sweet’s quest for 3-peat off to strong start
By Walter Ford | Sports Editor
The World of Outlaws Sprint Car series dropped the green flag on the 2021 season earlier this month and Sweet picked up where he left off in victory lane.
Photo: Trent Gower/Courtesy of World of Outlaws
With 59 total victories and back-to-back points championships, Brad Sweet has proved he is the foremost driver on the World of Outlaws Sprint Car series.
“The Big Cat” is hungry for more.
“You have to pinch yourself a little bit,” said Sweet of his consecutive title runs. “It’s a cool spot to be in, and a dream come true. But, it also makes me want to win more.”
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