Friday night’s World of Outlaws "Knight Before" the Kings Royal at Eldora Speedway sparked tension between David Gravel and Kyle Larson — and the drama continued on social media later in the evening. 

As Rico Abreu took the checkered flag with Carson Macedo behind him, Gravel and Larson were locked into a fierce battle for the third position. Hard racing on the final lap ended with Larson narrowly beating Gravel at the line to complete the podium. 

After the checkered flag, contact between the two drivers sent Larson spinning backward on the track, with Gravel positioned right beside him. Gravel could be seen gesturing towards Larson and showing his displeasure.  

When the night was over, Larson took to social media to offer a humorous response to what had occurred. 

Just @DavidGravel and I ironing out the details of his 2027 High Limit contract tonight on the backstretch at Eldora. Still negotiating terms… mainly how he’ll handle racing against the best every night. 😂 @HighLimitRacing pic.twitter.com/flbqUTmiqw

— Kyle Larson (@KyleLarsonRacin) July 19, 2025

Gravel, who offered spicy comments after the race, responded to Larson with a more serious tone. 

Two of your top drivers got hurt this week maybe that would open your eyes on how to race with respect. If you and all your fans think that how you race in a sprint car is racing with respect you are fooled. I will take all the smoke. As far as the contract better make it good. https://t.co/S6FHHmqg7C

— David Gravel (@DavidGravel) July 19, 2025

Both drivers will be back in action Saturday night at Eldora Speedway in the $200,000-to-win Kings Royal finale.