PLACERVILLE, Calif. — NASCAR Cup Series star Kyle Larson will return to the Hangtown 100 on Nov. 17-18, with the event set to cap off Placerville Speedway’s season in style.
The inaugural running of the Hangtown 100 in 2019 saw Larson capture a thrilling victory in both the 100-lap feature and the overall points, taking home $32,000 for his efforts. The 31-year-old has had another banner year this season, with one highlight being his second career triumph at the prestigious Knoxville Nationals in Iowa.
Larson has also earned victories this year in the historic Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway, along with the NASCAR All Star Race in North Wilkesboro.
Additional dirt track achievements have included wins at the Ironman 55 in Missouri, the Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup in Pennsylvania and the Brad Doty Classic at Attica Raceway, among others.
In 2007, at the ripe young age of 14, Larson competed in his first career sprint car race at Placerville Speedway and earned his initial victory at the track that same season. The El Dorado County Fairgrounds based facility was also where the Elk Grove, Calif., native wrapped up his Golden State KWS-NARC Series title in 2010.
Both nights in November will continue to showcase the popular USAC NOS Energy Drink National Midget Championship. Rounding out the card at the event and sure to bring thrills of their own will be the Wingless BCRA Lightning Sprints.
“We are delighted to have Kyle Larson in the field at the Hangtown 100 once again,” said Placerville Speedway Promoter Scott Russell. “Kyle grew up racing around Northern California and is one of the biggest fan favorites that we have out here, so it will be great to have him on hand.
“What he has done so far in his career is amazing and it’s special that he continues to have such a passion for dirt track racing.”