Larry Larson Dominates Shadyside with $75,000 Small Tire Victory

This past weekend, the small tire racing scene was on fire—and at the center of it all was none other than Larry Larson. At the highly anticipated Shadyside race, Larry brought the heat, walking away with a massive $75,000 payday in one of the most competitive small tire events we've seen all year.

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While a lot of the buzz leading up to the race focused on heavy hitters like Kye Kelley and Ryan Martin, another Street Outlaws OG was quietly preparing something big. Larry Larson, known for his insane builds and no-nonsense approach to racing, showed up ready to throw down. And throw down he did.

What made this win even more impressive was that Larry brought out his NPK car and slapped on a set of small tires. That’s right—he took a car built for big tire competition and proved it could still dominate on smalls. The car is powered by a Pro Line Hemi with a Harts centrifugal supercharger, and from what we can tell, this might be the first-ever event win for that particular blower in a small tire race. While we’re not claiming that with 100% certainty, it’s definitely a milestone worth noting.

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Throughout the event, Larry’s performance was nothing short of jaw-dropping. In the second round, he lined up against Kye Kelley—one of the most respected names in the game—and flat out drove away from him. Even Kye acknowledged it on social media, saying Larry’s car was absolutely flying.

In the finals, Larry faced off against Lordette, who’s been on a tear lately and is driving one of the fastest small tire cars out there right now. But once again, Larry showed that he had the better combo that night. He pulled away clean, proving that he’s got that small tire setup dialed in perfectly.

It’s not just about horsepower—it’s about putting it to the ground, and Larry has clearly mastered that art. His car was running strong from start to finish, but what really set it apart was how hard it pulled through the back half of the track. That’s where races are won, and Larry had no problem laying down the power exactly where it mattered most.

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This win sends a loud message to the rest of the field: Larry Larson is not just back—he’s dominating. Whether he sticks with small tire or jumps back into big tire competition, he’s going to be a major threat.

Looking ahead, we hope to see him at some of the big upcoming Speed Promotions events, especially the $100,000-to-win races. If he brings this same energy and setup to those events, he’ll definitely be a top contender.

Congratulations to Larry Larson on the huge win at Shadyside. From Street Outlaws to NPK to the small tire scene—he’s proving he can win on any surface, with any setup, at any time.

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