Kyle Larson Hails Rico Abreu’s High Limit Racing Triumph

Kyle Larson High Limit Racing co-founder, congratulated Rico Abreu following Abreu’s victory in the 2025 Kubota High Limit Racing national sprint-car championship at Texas Motor Speedway on October 19. Abreu clinched the championship after winning the 30-lap feature race, marking another milestone in his competitive career and earning recognition from Larson and the dirt-racing community.

Abreu began the decisive Bikini Zone All-In Championship Weekend with a substantial 28-point advantage over Brad Sweet, who was both the previous titleholder and Larson’s partner in running the High Limit Racing series. Abreu, starting from the second position, managed to surpass polesitter Daryn Pittman early on, eventually building his winning margin to nearly 50 points over his closest competitors.

Larson took to social media to celebrate Abreu’s achievement after the dramatic finale, highlighting the significance of the $50,000 feature win and the $250,000 championship prize that Abreu and his Rico Abreu/Curb-Agajanian Racing team secured in Texas.

“Congrats [Rico Abreu] on becoming a [High Limit Racing] Champion! Seeing you elevate yourself as an athlete these last few years has been incredibly inspiring. Proud of you!!”

— Kyle Larson, Co-founder and Co-owner, High Limit Racing

Since starting his racing journey at age 15, Abreu has developed a strong reputation in dirt-track competition. He added the USAC National Midget Series championship to his résumé in 2014, demonstrating his ability to thrive on demanding circuits against top-level talent.

How Rico Abreu Dominated the High Limit Racing Season

Heading into the championship weekend, Abreu held a commanding 40-point lead. The scenario for him was clear: finish tenth or better in the final feature race to secure the championship. Despite a few tense moments while navigating lapped traffic, Abreu maintained his composure and took the checkered flag in first place. Over the course of the season, he drove the No. 24 car to an impressive tally of 13 series wins, solidifying top honors for both driver and owner championships.

The championship capped a year where Abreu demonstrated exceptional pace and resilience. As competition tightened and the stakes grew higher, he displayed the ability to stay consistent, building on his prior achievements and further earning acclaim in High Limit Racing’s growing sprint car circuit.

Kyle Larson’s Vision and the Upcoming TSR Partnership

Alongside Brad Sweet, Kyle Larson launched High Limit Racing in 2022 with the goal of elevating dirt sprint-car racing to new levels. The series quickly gained prominence, attracting talented drivers and large audiences at iconic tracks like Texas Motor Speedway. Larson’s keen eye for talent and strategic partnerships have fostered rapid growth in the series’ profile and competitive standards.

Larson played a pivotal role in introducing Abreu to sprint-car racing, first meeting him at a charity karting event before inviting him to participate in high-profile dirt events, including the Chili Bowl Nationals and the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series in 2011. Abreu’s early promise was evident as he earned Rookie of the Year honors in multiple major series, including the 360-Winged Sprint Car Series and the following year’s USAC National Midget Series.

Looking ahead, Abreu is set to join Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) for its debut in the High Limit Racing series in 2026. The collaboration will see Abreu bringing his successful crew and crew chief into NASCAR legend Tony Stewart’s organization, which is expected to further elevate the series’ competitive atmosphere and machine development.

“It’s great for high limit, you know, to have a TSR kind of merge with Rico and be with us, but at the same point, it’s, in a way, you’re losing a team, you know, in the whole ecosystem. So, yeah, that part is unfortunate,”

— Kyle Larson, Co-founder and Co-owner, High Limit Racing, to Bob Pockrass

Larson acknowledges the benefits that Stewart’s involvement and Abreu’s move will bring but also notes the bittersweet aspect of reducing the total number of teams in the ecosystem. This strategic move is likely to increase competition, innovation, and intensity as the series continues to grow, drawing even more attention from fans and experts across motorsports.

The Growing Impact of High Limit Racing in Dirt Sprint Cars

The formation of High Limit Racing, spearheaded by personalities like Larson, Sweet, and now Stewart, has invigorated the U.S. dirt sprint car scene. Providing increased prize pools, national exposure, and top-tier organization, the series continues to draw elite talent and passionate spectators to venues such as Texas Motor Speedway.

Abreu’s championship not only marks his personal triumph but also reflects the momentum the series is building. As it incorporates new teams and forms new alliances, High Limit Racing’s future promises elevated competition and global recognition, with the likes of Kyle Larson and Tony Stewart guiding its evolution. With the next season on the horizon and the TSR partnership in place for 2026, fans and competitors alike will be watching for the next chapter in high-octane dirt racing.

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