Kyle Larson can win just about anywhere in any type of car. But when it comes to Daytona and Talladega, NASCAR’s 2021 Cup Series champion is a disaster. Larson dropped to 0 for 22 at Daytona International Speedway — it’s 0 for 42 in the Cup Series once Talladega Superspeedway’s stats are included — when he finished 20th in Sunday night’s Daytona 500.

Kyle Larson’s early-season run continued Friday, but not on dirt or asphalt. This win came on the water. Led by Larson’s oldest son, Owen, Team Larson won the annual Hot Rods & Reels charity fishing tournament in Lake Lloyd inside the Daytona International Speedway infield.

Larson dropped to 0 for 22 at Daytona International Speedway — it’s 0 for 42 in the Cup Series once Talladega Superspeedway’s stats are included — when he finished 20th in Sunday night’s Daytona 500.

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NASCAR Cup Series drivers will hit speeds near 200 mph at Daytona International Speedway in the season-opening Daytona 500 on Sunday. And at superspeedways, there’s always the looming threat of “the big one” happening at any point in the race.

The 10-year-old pulled a 4.58-pound fish from Lake Lloyd located inside Daytona International Speedway to put the Larson team on top. Basking in the celebratory moment, Owen didn't like his dad's chances of earning his own celebration with a Daytona 500 victory.

NASCAR star Kyle Larson seeks to break his Daytona 500 drought, while his son Owen showcases fishing prowess at the speedway.

Kyle Larson climbs from his car during qualifying for the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/)

A total of 10 cars will drop to the rear of the field before the start of Sunday‘s Daytona 500 (1:30 p.m. ET, FOX, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) at Daytona International Speedway. A pair of Cup Series champions each looking for their first Daytona 500 crowns in Brad Keselowski and Kyle Larson,

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Kyle Larson will try to snap a 0-for-11 skid in the Daytona 500, and The Associated Press will be embedded with his No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports team.