Hendrick Motorsports have been tipped to make a bold move of signing Kyle Larson by FOX Sports reporter Bob Pockrass.
Kyle Larson is still suspended by NASCAR for using a racial slur in an iRacing event back in April. While the driver hasn’t formally applied for reinstatement, he seems to be on course to return to Cup racing for the 2021 season.
Tony Stewart, Stewart-Haas Racing’s team owner, has been vocal about Larson’s reinstatement in the past. While the former champion is a big admirer of the former Chip Ganassi Racing’s driver, Larson might not return to Cup racing with SHR.
They already have three drivers signed beyond the 2020 season, and they have already indicated to keep the same drivers’ lineup for the 2021 season.
While there are a number of open seats in the teams for the 2021 season, not many of them could provide Larson with the race-winning speed. However, one team that certainly can and has a vacant seat is Hendrick Motorsports. Seven-time champion Jimmie Johnson is set to retire from full-time Cup racing at the end of the 2020 season, leaving the No. 48 Chevrolet vacant.
Pockrass states, “… industry executives indicate Hendrick Motorsports is the leader to put Larson in a car for 2021.”
Still looking for a driver to replace Johnson, Motorsports could not do any better than Larson as he is one of the best drivers on the market right now.
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Perfect replacement for Jimmy . Larson Deserves to take JJ ride he’s very talented and has a bright future
Would love this. Hendrick needs and established driver. Fingers crossed.
Chevrolet terminated Kyle Larson. Chevrolet would have to reinstate him.
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Yeah…huge thank you to them if they sign him. He needs the car and he will win…
The guy sure can drive. Hes the second most talented driver in my book. Kyle busch and kyle larson are the best in NASCAR
I’m not a Hendrick fan or Johnson fan but I’ve been a Larson fan ever since I first seen him race on dirt so if that’s where he goes I’m all in!!!?
Thank God its about time !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
its about time !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Plz grab Larson, Mr H, convince Chevy that he is worth the chance.. We’re human and all make dumb mistakes.. He is to talented to not come back to NASCAR..
Team 48 signer Larson il vous conduira a la Victoire
Been saying it for 10 years best talent in racing. By far been in a 15 place car his hole career. Look what 42 is now with a championship driver.
I hope yall can see that Kyle Larson is a great driver . If Nascar wants the fans to watch and enjoy racing . They will put him back in Nascar
And I will watch the race again . I sure was a fan for 30years . Or I will watch him in the dirt. He makes it exciting. My driver is Kyle Larson .
Better get permission formm BUBBA cry baby WALLACE first he has to approve all ***** problems for NASYOTA. He has his eye on the 48 if he don’t get it he will play the race card.
Rick and Jeff : put Kyle Larson in one of your cars and watch what happens !
Me hindrick and Jeff there is no mistake putting Larson in one of your cars. If you want a campion ! And Jeff you know he can do it !