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After beginning the race in the 30th position, Kyle Larson emerged victorious at Darlington.

After beginning the race in the 30th position, Kyle Larson emerged victorious at Darlington.

After beginning the race in the 30th position, Kyle Larson emerged victorious at Darlington.

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Kyle Larson was already looking forward to the upcoming weekend at Darlington Raceway, and he made it even more memorable by achieving his first ever victory at the track.
On Saturday, Larson won the Xfinity Series race by overtaking John Hunter Nemechek on the last turn, after starting from the 30th position.
During Darlington's yearly throwback weekend, Larson, who won the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series, was recognized as one of the 75 most exceptional drivers in stock car racing.
After experiencing several near misses at Darlington, where he has come in second place three times and third place twice in his 10 Cup races, he has finally achieved victory with a checkered flag.
In his previous five Xfinity events at Darlington, he always finished seventh or better.
Larson expressed that visiting Darlington is always a unique and significant experience. For additional sports news, click on the provided link to FOXNEWS.COM.
The celebrations happening this weekend are distinctively unique.
Larson is eagerly anticipating brunch prior to the Goodyear 400 on Sunday, which will bring together 33 out of the 75 most legendary NASCAR drivers.
He mentioned that you will have the opportunity to witness renowned individuals, including Hall of Famers and those who are still alive from the 75 list.
I am eagerly anticipating that.
According to Dale Jr, Ross Chastain and NASCAR have a great opportunity ahead, which he believes will be a memorable experience for him. The Triple A Series saw the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series champion, Larson, making his debut for the season.
His opportunity to win appeared to be over after he received a penalty for speeding on pit road, causing him to fall to 30th place before the last part of the race.
At the conclusion of the race, Larson was present next to Nemechek and managed to secure his 14th Xfinity win.
Throughout the entire race, Larson expressed that their car was exceptionally good.
We were interacting with each other in a lively manner.
I am uncertain about what occurred with three, but it appeared as though he attempted to move behind me and push me into the corner.
Larson explained that he was hit by him and then crashed into the wall.
Larson seized the lead as he entered turns three and four, making for a thrilling race.
Nemechek, who was in the lead for the majority of the race with 58 laps, made a final attempt to pass but was hit by Larson and ended up sliding towards the inside wall.
Nemechek came in fifth place.
Nemechek expressed his disappointment with the outcome of the race, but clarified that he had no issues with the competitive nature of his and Larson's racing towards the end. He deemed it as a fair and intense competition.
Internally, I am extremely happy and my smile is reaching from one ear to the other due to the intense race we had today and the way in which we competed against each other. Justin Allgaier, who had won the last two spring Xfinity races at Darlington, came in second place.
The third position was secured by Cole Custer, while Austin Hill, who was leading in points, came in fourth.
Larson won the first stage and was on track to win the second stage, but was overtaken by Nemechek towards the end.
NASCAR competitors Ross Chastain and Noah Gragson's rivalry reached a boiling point when Chastain punched Gragson on pit road. The most significant collision occurred on lap 67 when Sheldon Creed's vehicle spun out in turn four, causing Brandon Jones to collide with it, resulting in Creed's hood hitting the windshield.
Austin Hill, who is currently leading the series in points, questioned his team via radio, asking for an explanation of what had occurred.
Fifteen vehicles, including Creed, Hill, and Jones, were part of the altercation.
According to authorities, the number of cars involved in the crash during the Xfinity Series was the highest since 2019, when 15 vehicles were affected during the summer race at Daytona.
Jones found himself in a difficult situation when Creed slid towards the infield, leaving him with few choices but to endure the impact.
Jones expressed uncertainty about whether there were any other actions he could have taken.
To obtain the FOX News app, click on the provided link. The four drivers, including Jones, who visited the infield care center, were evaluated and discharged.