Watch: Kyle Larson walks away unscathed from a violent barrel roll crash during his World of Outlaws outing
Looking for his fourth win in the 2025 World of Outlaws Series, Kyle Larson's run ended abruptly on Friday (June 6) after a terrifying crash at the Plymouth Dirt Track. The 2021 NASCAR Champion went airborne in the Badger State Triple due to a right-rear axle failure that sent his car flipping violently into the fence.
Known for racing in asphalt and dirt, Larson has juggled multiple racing commitments this year. The California native has been active across the NASCAR Cup Series, World of Outlaws (WoO), and High Limit Racing duties. However, his most recent sprint car outing in Wisconsin didn't go as planned.
Despite the severity of the crash, Larson climbed out without assistance. Speaking after the incident, he explained the reason behind it (via World of Outlaws' official website):
"I don't know, I think the right rear, axle or something broke. So, just launched me and along for the ride. Bummer. I felt really good, pacing Rico there and just finally catching traffic and, get racing there, but wasn't going to happen. So, glad I'm okay, big hits, but all in all feel fine." (0:32 onwards)
The much-anticipated return of the WoO to Plymouth after two decades delivered intense action, but was also a stark reminder of the risks involved.
The Badger State Triple kicked off Friday night, with Kyle Larson looking strong early on. He secured a front-row start after topping the Toyota Dash and winning his heat. Lining up next to Rico Abreu in the feature, he was poised to challenge for the win. The pair exchanged leads on the first lap before a red flag forced a restart and Abreu got the better jump to edge ahead.
As the race settled in, Larson trailed Abreu, showing a competitive pace and preparing to make his move through traffic. But, disaster struck on Lap 7. Going into Turn 1, the right-rear axle on Larson's car failed, causing the wheel to detach. The Hendrick Motorsports #57 Outlaw dug in and flipped multiple times, briefly catching air and slamming the outside catch fence.
Larson's car cartwheeled into the barriers, looking as though he would clear the fence. Miraculously, Larson walked away unharmed from the wreckage with no injuries.
Kyle Larson's Cup Series campaign continues as he juggles Sprint Car duties and High Limit races
While the Plymouth crash cut his night short, Kyle Larson's sprint car campaign remains an integral part of his 2025 racing calendar. The 32-year-old has made seven World of Outlaws starts this season with six top-fives and six top-10s. He has also recorded back-to-back victories at Jacksonville and a win in Barberville, placing him 27th in the NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series with 936 points.
A day before the Plymouth crash, Larson also competed in the High Limit Sprint Car Series at 141 Speedway, driving the #57 entry in the Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race. The double-duty schedule shows the balancing act he continues to perform, making him one of the most versatile drivers in America.
Of course, managing multiple disciplines is nothing new for Larson. Earlier this year, he attempted his second Memorial Day Weekend Double, contesting both the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600 in a single day. However, both races ended in wrecks.
Larson now returns to NASCAR Cup Series action this weekend at Michigan International Speedway for the FireKeepers Casino 400, marking the 108th Cup race at the two-mile oval near Detroit. While he has won at Michigan thrice, none have come since 2017.