Kyle Larson has mixed feelings about his performance in Nashville. The Hendrick Motorsports star driver had high aspirations of winning his fourth race of the season. However, a string of mishaps in the race’s second half, which resulted in five extra restarts, left him feeling disappointed. In the end, he finished seventh, falling short of his own expectations.
When Larson reflected on the wild race, he acknowledged the total lunacy that happened. He cited the gasoline shortage suffered by several vehicles, including his own HMS No. 5 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, as a contributor to the mayhem.
During the overtime, Larson was involved in two incidents that caused yellow flags. The first occurred during the first restart, when he made contact with another driver, resulting in a crash. The second incident happened when he failed to execute a proper start, hitting the driver in fourth place behind him and ruining his race.
Expanding on these points, Larson explained how he inadvertently caused Chastain’s accident by finding himself in a difficult situation. Additionally, he admitted that running out of fuel led to another accident. Despite these setbacks, he emphasized that a successful restart at the end helped salvage a positive result.
Looking ahead, the HMS driver aims to bounce back from the disappointments he faced on Sunday. With seven weeks of racing remaining before the playoffs begin, Larson is eager to secure at least one more victory. Doing so would position him favorably to contend for the championship title.
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