The sprint car racing scene, known for refining NASCAR drivers’ car control skills, is experiencing a significant boost thanks to Kyle Larson’s High Limit Racing. On Thursday night at Eldora Speedway, Larson won the Kubota High Limit Racing Joker’s Jackpot, earning $100,000. This marked his first sprint car victory at Eldora since the 2021 Kings Royal event. The race was nationally broadcast on FS1, representing the first live sprint car coverage on the network since June 2020, highlighting a major milestone for the sport and its growing visibility.
Larson Sees Sprint Car Racing in a Strong Position Ahead
As both a competitor and a co-founder of the series, Larson expressed confidence in the sport’s health on multiple fronts. He remarked,
“I really feel like sprint car racing is in a very healthy spot, not only financially but competitively. I think having two national tours just allows both series to elevate and become better… The competitiveness is what really drives the sport up. So yeah, it’s been good.”
—Kyle Larson, Driver and Series Co-founder
Expansion Strategy and Wisconsin Debut
High Limit Racing began in 2023 as a limited series with a goal to enhance sprint car racing by improving conditions for drivers, teams, and tracks. Drawing inspiration from late model racing’s flexible schedules and earning potential, Larson expanded High Limit Racing in 2024 by acquiring the All-Star Circuit of Champions, which already had a strong presence in Wisconsin. Although High Limit had not yet run events in Wisconsin before 2025, this acquisition positioned the series for a robust debut in the state.
Series Gains Momentum with Drivers and Upcoming Sprint Car Events
With live television exposure and substantial cash prizes, High Limit Racing is rapidly gaining momentum. The Wisconsin debut is strategically timed just before three World of Outlaws sprint car races in the region, effectively creating an unofficial “Wisconsin Sprint Week.” This week’s competition featured 68 driver entries, including 23 former winners at Eldora Speedway—known as “The Big E.” Alongside Larson, NASCAR Cup Series drivers Christopher Bell and Ty Gibbs also competed. The field included eight Kings Royal champions, establishing a high-caliber lineup of today’s sprint car elite.
Race Format and Upcoming World of Outlaws Events
The week’s racing began Wednesday with the Double Down Duel$, two $12,000 feature races that determined the starting field for Thursday’s Joker’s Jackpot. The format allowed the top 12 drivers from the Duel$ points to advance directly to the A-Main, while those ranked 13th to 36th raced in two 15-lap B Mains, with the top six moving on. Drivers placing 37th to 70th competed in two 10-lap C Mains, where the top four from each race advanced.
Attention now turns to the World of Outlaws events starting Friday, featuring a $25,000-to-win main event, followed by Saturday’s 42nd running of the Kings Royal that offers a $200,000 prize to the winner, the largest payday of the weekend.
Growing Influence of High Limit Racing in Sprint Car Sport
Kyle Larson’s High Limit Racing is playing a vital role in elevating sprint car racing through larger purses and national television exposure, which boost the sport’s competitive and financial health. By integrating the All-Star Circuit of Champions and aligning with key races in Wisconsin, the series strengthens its influence and amplifies driver opportunities. The success at Eldora Speedway and growing fan interest signal a promising future, as these efforts continue to raise sprint car racing’s profile within motorsports.
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