Kyle Larson made a strong impression during the second annual High Limit Racing International event at Perth Motorplex in Western Australia on Monday, December 29, as part of a competitive sprint car lineup featuring top drivers from the United States and Australia. The event, a highlight for the growing Kubota High Limit Racing series, provided fans with exciting racing action and set the stage for one of the most lucrative sprint car races in Australian history.
Top American Drivers Compete at Perth Motorplex
Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Larson took to the clay oval in the #1K sprint car, starting the race from sixth position in a deep 24-car field. Larson delivered a consistent performance over the 30-lap feature and ultimately secured a fifth-place finish, reinforcing his reputation as a versatile and skilled racer beyond the NASCAR circuit.
Corey Day, a promising talent and Hendrick Motorsports developmental driver who has been making waves in the international sprint car scene, began the race from third on the grid. He maintained a strong pace, crossing the line in fourth place, just ahead of Larson. This showing added to his reputation as an emerging driver to watch in both American and international events.
American Michael Kofoid was the standout driver of the night, capturing the High Limit Racing International preliminary win. Kofoid delivered a commanding performance by leading the final 11 laps of the feature and finishing over two seconds ahead of his closest competitor, Jock Goodyer.
Race Results and Prize Payouts
Kofoid’s victory delivered him a $15,000 prize, capping off a night dominated by American talent but with strong challenges from local Australian drivers. Jock Goodyer placed second, trailing Kofoid by 2.420 seconds. Dayne Kingshott claimed the final spot on the podium with third place. Corey Day, who started third, finished fourth, while Kyle Larson rounded out the top five. The drivers who completed the top ten included Larson’s brother-in-law Brad Sweet, Kaiden Manders, Aaron Reutzel, Carson Macedo, and Rico Abreu.
High Stakes and International Spotlight
The Kubota High Limit Racing series has expanded into the global arena, with the Perth Motorplex event serving as its first stop in Western Australia. The program spans three days, concluding with Tuesday’s main event—the most lucrative Sprint Car race in Australian history, offering a prize of $110,000. This significant payday has attracted a host of elite sprint car drivers from both sides of the Pacific, including Brad Sweet, Carson Macedo, Aaron Reutzel, and Rico Abreu.
With the series drawing to a close on Tuesday, racing fans can catch the finale featuring top Aussie and American stars, as they battle for the record-breaking purse at Perth Motorplex. The expansion of the series and the caliber of competition, including talents like Kyle Larson, Corey Day, Michael Kofoid, and Brad Sweet, have brought unprecedented excitement and attention to sprint car racing in Australia.
What’s Next for High Limit Racing and Its Competitors
As the High Limit Racing International event prepares for its grand finale, the spotlight remains on Kyle Larson and his fellow competitors. The success of the event so far highlights the increasing popularity of sprint car racing and the international appeal generated by bringing together leading names from NASCAR and the international sprint scene. Following such performances at Perth, drivers and fans alike anticipate even bigger stages and potential for cross-continental collaborations in the future.
👇🏼 Monday’s full finish from @PerthMotorplex… pic.twitter.com/XvJPHUHpDD
— High Limit Racing (@HighLimitRacing) December 29, 2025
