In the world of Kyle Larson family racing, boundaries between mentorship and rivalry blur as ambitions grow. While Kyle Busch’s son Brexton dedicates himself passionately to motorsports, Kyle Larson’s son Owen takes a broader path, devoting time not only to micro racing but also to sports like baseball and flag football. Despite Owen’s diverse interests, Larson anticipates that eventually, their journeys will align and a direct on-track competition will take place, potentially as early as next year.
No Special Treatment for the Next Generation
When asked about a possible showdown against his son Owen, Larson has set a clear precedent for how competition will be approached in their household. He explained in one interview when questioned about a hypothetical drag race between him and Owen,
A drag race… probably him since he’s lighter than me a lot lighter. He’s not afraid to stand on the gas either.
— Kyle Larson, Race Car Driver. Yet, when pressed about letting his son claim victory as a gesture, Larson’s stance was unambiguous.
Oh no! For sure, I never let him win… I want him to learn what disappointment’s like okay you can deal with it and get over it quickly.
— Kyle Larson, Race Car Driver. For Larson, every success must be earned, and the track is no place for charitable outcomes, not even within his own family.
Building Racing Skills: From Micros to Sprints
Both Kyle and Owen continue to invest effort into honing their driving craft, although their paths in the sport differ. For now, Owen competes primarily in Micros and Sprints, an arena where discipline and repetition shape young racers. Kyle Larson acknowledges he does not currently spend substantial time in Micro divisions — an area where Kyle Busch is notably more active — instead choosing to concentrate on larger, faster cars.
Because of this, a direct competition between father and son is not yet imminent. Larson predicts that the awaited clash will take place in a Micro at some point in the future, with chances to race together expected to increase as Owen graduates into sprint cars or other intermediate divisions.
Sibling Rivalry and Expanding Interests
Owen is not the only member of the family chasing speed. Audrey Larson, Kyle’s seven-year-old daughter, is also competing in the Junior Sprint division. According to Larson, Audrey’s drive on the race track seems even more intense than her brother’s as she pursues her own goals in motorsports. Simultaneously, Audrey has diversified her focus to include ice hockey, balancing her passion for dirt racing with a commitment to the rink.
What’s Next for the Larson Family on the Track
As both Owen and Audrey develop their skills in different sports, the prospect of a future Kyle Larson family racing face-off grows more real. With no plans to give either child an easy win, Larson’s philosophy prepares them for the rigors of competitive racing. These lessons in resilience and determination are likely to have a long-term influence on their personal and athletic growth. For fans of the racing world, the eventual meeting of father and son on the same track promises to be a compelling chapter in the continuing Larson family legacy.
