Thursday, 9 May 2013

Larson hopes to continue rise at Darlington (The Associated Press)

FILE - In this April 12, 2013 file photo, Kyle Larson stands by his car on pit road during qualifying for the NASCAR Nationwide Series auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas. Larson's ready to be known for his driving skills, not the crashes and close calls that seem to have filled the 20-year-old driver's rookie season in the Nationwide Series. (AP Photo/Tim Sharp, File)

FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) -- Kyle Larson is grateful for the exposure he's received as part of NASCAR's ''Next9'' initiative. He is confident it won't take long for the group of up-and-coming racers to compete for checkered flags and championships at the sport's highest level.