2023 Kyle Larson Late Model Challenge at Volunteer Speedway

Kyle Larson Wins His Own Race In Thrilling Fashion At Volunteer Speedway

Kyle Larson Wins His Own Race In Thrilling Fashion At Volunteer Speedway

Kyle Larson prevailed in a thrilling battle with Jonathan Davenport to win the Kyle Larson Late Model Challenge at Volunteer Speedway on Thursday night.

Apr 7, 2023 by Brandon Paul
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Kyle Larson came out on top a thrilling battle with Jonathan Davenport to win the Kyle Larson Late Model Challenge on Thursday night at Volunteer Speedway. Larson, who was a co-promoter of the event with FloRacing, kept the $20,000 winner's check for himself after winning the race. 

Larson and Davenport swapped the lead multiple times during the 50-lap feature while bringing fans to their feet at the Bulls Gap, Tennessee dirt track. Larson took the lead back from Davenport for the final time with 14 laps to go after throwing a huge slide-job in turn one. From there, Larson beat down the boards and drove his car to victory lane with a flat left rear tire. 

Dale McDowell made his way by Davenport in the closing laps to steal the runner-up spot. Defending race winner Mike Marlar and Chris Madded completed the top five. 

NASCAR Cup Series stars Kyle Busch and Chase Briscoe accepted promoter provisionals to start the race. They finished the race 16th and 18th, respectively. 

Winning Quote From Kyle Larson

“I think with Jonathan out in front of me it makes you want to win even more because he's so damn good. What a hell of a race there. Every freakin' late model race I've been in this year is wild and fun." 

Kyle Larson Late Model Challenge Highlights

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Kyle Larson Late Model Challenge Feature Results

1

6

Kyle Larson

2

17M

Dale McDowell

3

49

Jonathan Davenport

4

157

Mike Marlar

5

44

Chris Madden

6

1

Hudson O’Neal

7

7

Ricky Weiss

8

83

Jensen Ford

9

24D

Michael Brown

10

76

Brandon Overton

11

79

Ross Bailes

12

99

Camaron Marlar

13

96V

Tanner English

14

55

Benji Hicks

15

31

Tyler Millwood

16

76B

Kyle Busch

17

18D

Daulton Wilson

18

14

Chase Briscoe

19

101

Forrest Trent

20

109

Eli Beets

21

1T

Tyler Erb

22

20

Jimmy Owens

23

16

Sam Seawright

24

20RT

Ricky Thornton, Jr.