NASCAR champion Kyle Larson delivered a notable performance in the eagerly awaited 2026 Tulsa Shootout finale, earning a fourth-place finish in the Winged Outlaw A-Main event at the SageNet Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Saturday, January 3. The Kyle Larson Tulsa Shootout result became a talking point after Larson, fresh from his winning streak in Australia, sought to defend his status at one of the sport’s top indoor racing competitions.
Arriving from Australia days earlier, where he had just claimed victory at the High Limit Racing International, Larson entered the final night of Micro Racing at the Tulsa Shootout with high expectations. The event, now in its 41st year, ranks among the biggest for micro sprint racing enthusiasts. Unlike the previous year, when Larson competed in four divisions, he focused solely on the Winged Outlaw A-Main in 2026, piloting the #83K machine as both a reigning NASCAR Cup Series champion and the defending holder of the event’s Golden Driller trophy.
Starting from the sixth position, Larson methodically worked his way through the field over the 30-lap A-Main. The lead battle quickly intensified between Larson and emerging contender Daison Pursley. Larson pressed hard in pursuit of his second consecutive Golden Driller, but Pursley held him off during a tense final stretch, capturing his first win and the coveted golden midget trophy.
Steven Snyder Jr. finished in second place, with Jeffrey Newell securing third, followed by Kyle Larson and Emerson Axsom, who rounded out the top five. The rest of the top ten consisted of experienced drivers including Ricky Thornton Jr., Briggs Danner, Thomas Kunsman Jr., Chase Cabre, and Frank Flud. Other talents such as Cullen Hutchison and Joe Gibbs’ grandson, Ty Gibbs, also competed during this action-packed finale.
Highlights from Championship Night and Top Finishers
This year’s Shootout marked the fifth and final championship night of Micro Racing at the SageNet Center, with a total of six Golden Driller trophies awarded. The Winged Outlaw A-Main was not the only division drawing attention—winners in other classes celebrated significant accomplishments. Jonathan Beason topped the Non-Wing Outlaw division, Frank Flud prevailed in the A-Class, Cullen Hutchison claimed victory in Stock Non-Wing, while Jax Wittmer, Braxon Vasconcellos, and others emerged triumphant in Jr. Sprints and Restricted A-Class, respectively.
Adding extra interest to the event, Kyle Larson’s 11-year-old son, Owen, achieved his own milestone with a fourth-place finish in the 25-lap Restricted A-Main race, marking a proud moment for the Larson family. Ty Gibbs, representing the legacy of Joe Gibbs, secured a 13th-place result in the Non-Wing Outlaw division.
Main Event Results and Their Significance for Micro Racing
The official Winged Outlaw A-Main race results reflect the intense competition and talent spread across the field: Daison Pursley took first, followed by Steven Snyder Jr., Jeffrey Newell, and Kyle Larson, with Emerson Axsom completing the top five. The full results also saw Ricky Thornton Jr. and others such as Briggs Danner, Thomas Kunsman Jr., Chase Cabre, and Frank Flud putting in strong performances. These results highlight the depth of talent and the unpredictable nature of micro racing at the Tulsa Shootout.
As the dust settles from the 41st Annual Tulsa Shootout, the focus now shifts to how drivers like Kyle Larson and rising names such as Daison Pursley and Owen Larson will build on their performances. With its mix of seasoned champions and emerging stars, this year’s Shootout has set the stage for more thrilling racing events in the coming season and cemented Tulsa’s status as a premier venue in the micro racing world.
𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒 📹 Kyle Larson joined a stout field of Winged Outlaws and battled for the win during Saturday's #TulsaShootout. 👏
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