2007 Archives - News

Runnerup Finish For Larson At Tulsa Shootout

Tulsa, Oklahoma December 29 & 30, 2007. In what was possibly his last outlaw kart race Kyle Larson came up one place short of a hoped for winning exit at the 23rd Annual Tulsa Shootout. He settled for second behind Oldfield, Missouri driver Rod Baird in a crowd pleasing battle in front of an estimated 10,000 onlookers, who were seeing the outlaw karts participate in the Shootout for the first time...  ParkerStore Article

Tulsa Shootout Photos
Dec. 30 - Mains
Dec. 29 - Heats    Open Karts
Dec. 28 - Practice Day 1st Group
Dec. 26-27 Preparation for the Shootout

Videos
500cc Main Part 1      Part 2
Micros Multi Main-Bacon takes the lead
Micros Non-Wing  Main-starts
Micros Restricted A-Class - last 7 laps

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Kyle Larson Set To Run Chili Bowl and Tulsa Shootout
   
Elk Grove, California, December 26, 2007. As the song says, 15 year old California sprint car driver Kyle Larson will be “Living on Tulsa Time” for two of the next three weeks. Larson is ready to embark on two separate trips to the Oklahoma wintertime hotspot and compete on the legendary Tulsa Expo Center racetrack. The driver, recently nominated for the national Rookie of the Year in both the 410 and 360 divisions by the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame, is stepping down a bit in the size of the race cars, but will be on a very big stage nevertheless...
Press Release Click Here

national sprint car hall of fame and museum
"Promoting the Future by Preserving the Past"
Kyle has been nominated for
"Rookie of the Year" for the 2007
North American 410 Sprint Car Poll and 360 Sprint Car Poll
2007 Rookie of the Year Results

Click on links below for more info
410 Nominees   360 Nominees

National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum

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Civil War Series Banquet

Kyle finished 7th in Points
and Rookie of the Year
Bill Sullivan's Season Summary
1 Main Event Win, 11 of 14 A-Main Starts,
3 Heat Race Wins
Kyle's Speech   Banquet Photos

Promising Start Ends On Sour Note For Larson At Trophy Cup

Tulare, CA – November 16 & 17, 2007. The Trophy Cup for 360 sprint cars is known for having the largest total purse in 360 sprint car racing which attracts the best driving talent in California, along with several of the top World of Outlaws such as Joey Saldana, Jason Meyers, Jason Solwold, Paul McMahan, Randy Hannagan, Shane Stewart, and Tim Kaeding. For 15 year old Kyle Larson, sitting 18th in points after the first night of a two night affair that included 82 cars, the chance to be in Saturday’s finale was well within his grasp. While only needing to maintain his starting position in his heat race to secure a slot in the star studded feature, things quickly went south as the pole starting car spun, collecting Larson and sending him to the B-main. At the start his own first lap spin in turn three ended any hope of making the cut, as time constraints shortened the race to seven laps...
ParkerStore Article  Trophy Cup Photos
Videos Friday:  Heat 3 Kyle & TK  
A-Main: Part 1     
Tarlton get into left rear Part 2   Kyle Returns Part 3
Closing in on BK & Bud Part 4  
Wreck on Back Stretch Part 5
Saturday: Heat 3 No Place To Go
B-Main:  1st Lap Spin Part 1  Part 2       Part 3

Several Youngsters Expected To Invade Trophy Cup
By Gary Thomas

Larson’s Exciting Run Ends Early In Cotton Classic 410 Go
Also Places 10th In 360 Feature

Hanford, CA, November 10, 2007 – Somewhat like the days when it was common for him to race in two and sometimes three divisions at an outlaw kart event, Kyle Larson got a rare opportunity to strap into two different race cars as the King’s Speedway Cotton Classic closed out the California winged 410 sprint car racing season, while also holding the penultimate show for the 360 sprinters. After racing to 10th in the 360 feature Larson provided much of the action in the 410 main as he battled forward from the back half of the star studded field to sixth, before hooking the king sized hole in turn one, nearly flipping his mount, recovering to jump the infield berm, and then coming to a stop just short of a group of photographers. Apparently due to the race already being a half hour past curfew, the expected yellow flag never came as Larson watched the last five laps from the inside of the track...
ParkerStore Article Nov. 10th

Videos: 410 A-Main Event
Beginning of the Main    
High & Low Pass on McMahan & DeCaires 
Closing in on Jason Meyers    

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B-Main Finishes For Larson In Manzy and Perris World of Outlaws

Phoenix, Arizona and Perris, California – October 19 & 20, 2007. Kyle Larson and the Dave and Debbie Vertullo racing team headed out on the road for the first time and found the stiffest competition available, showing up to race with the World of Outlaws at two of the highest profile tracks in America, Manzanita Speedway and Perris Auto Speedway. Even though the 15 year old from Elk Grove, California was unable to make it into either feature race, the learning experience was invaluable, while showing to all that he could compete on this level with respectability...
ParkerStore Article Oct. 19 & 20th


Congratulations John Padjen
Promoter: Silver Dollar Speedway, Placerville Speedway, Civil War Series, & California Golden State Challenge Series
From Kyle Larson & the Vertullo Racing Team

John Padjen Recognized at World Of Outlaws Banquet

CONGRATULATIONS - Donny Schatz & ParkerStore

Back to Back World of Outlaws Championships!

Larson Musters Seventh In B-Main In World of Outlaws Tulare Round
Tulare, CA October 13, 2007. As the sprint car racing season winds down on the west coast every year it seems the competition level goes up as most of the high dollar events of the season are held. Such was the case Saturday as the World of Outlaws returned again to the western half of the country, where the traveling circus stopped at Tulare Thunderbowl Raceway. For Kyle Larson, the opportunity to compete with the best sprint car drivers in the world was another opportunity to gauge the 15 year old driver’s progress in his rookie season of racing the 850 HP machines. Although he missed making it to the feature event, he held his own against a talent laden field of 42 drivers, as he finished seventh in the B-main event...  ParkerStore Article Oct. 13th

Thanks to Steve Stroud from Kyle and the Vertullo Racing Team for his hospitality and support during our recent trip to Phoenix.

Kyle and Steve Stroud
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For Photos of the Arizona Sprint Car Hall of Fame - Click Here
ParkerStore Banner at Manzanita Speedway -
World of Outlaws Race

Kyle Larson Being Taped For "The Sports Show"
 
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Click here: "The Sports Show" with Gary Gelfand
Televised October. 14, 2007 - KOVR ~ CBS ~ Channel 13

Kyle Larson Ninth In Chico Pacific Sprint Fall Nationals
Chico, CA October 4, 5, 6, 2007. Facing the most formidable 360 sprint car competition yet in his first year of racing the powerful machines, 15 year old Kyle Larson more than held his own as he put together a steady performance over the course of the three day Pacific Sprint Fall Nationals at the Silver Dollar Speedway. With a strong effort in his preliminary night, Larson’s point total placed him ninth of the 91 cars that attempted to make it into Saturday’s feature lineup. There, Larson battled race long with many veterans of the sport, including the Kaedings brothers, Tim and Bud, the Allard brothers, Jonathan and Stephen, and many other top drivers before finishing ninth...   ParkerStore Article Oct. 4-6

Videos:  Thursday Prelim Night Main
Saturday Main-Kyle run the cushion
Part 1 Part 2  Part 3  Part 4  Part 5


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Before and After
One of Kyle's Heroes
   
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1999 to 2007
It started back in 1999 when Kyle saw Bud Kaeding at the mall in Chico.  Bud gave Kyle a hat and T-shirt at the races and Kyle was hooked on Bud.  Bud let Kyle use his uniform for Halloween in 1999. Eight years later and this is how it fits now.
   
Kyle at Chico, A "Go Bud" picture Kyle drew for Bud thanking him for the T-shirt & Hat. At Perris Speedway in October-Bud is letting Kyle use his uniform.
Thank you Bud for the memories

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ParkerStore Driver Kyle Larson Secures Seventh in Rookie Campaign of Civil War Series
Scores 6th in season closer at Placerville

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Placerville, CA. September 29, 2007. Way back in March ParkerStore driver Kyle Larson raced a sprint car for the first time as Placerville Speedway held the season opener of the ultra competitive California 360 Sprint Car Civil War Series. Things could not have gone much worse as the then 14 year old was involved in two grinding incidents, the second of which required a front clip to be fashioned in place before the youngster could compete again. As the points were tallied Larson sat 37th in the standings with a steep learning curve ahead. Fast forward to last Saturday night at the same Placerville Speedway, where Larson would turn a 12th place starting position in the feature race into a sixth place finish at the checkered flag, which solidified his hold on seventh in the final point standings. The dramatic turnaround to the Civil War season was highlighted by Larson becoming the youngest ever winner in California sprint car competition when he won the previous Civil War race at Placerville, just four days after his 15th birthday, on August 4th. He also scored three heat race wins over the course of the season...  ParkerStore Article Sept. 29th
Videos: Main Event Highlights
Start of race    Front Wing Loose  Finishes 6-with a right rear flat

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Part Failure Hampers ParkerStore Driver Larson’s Effort In Petaluma Civil War Go
Petaluma, CA September 15, 2007. As the feature event of round number 13 of the Hoosier Tires California 360 Sprint Car Civil War Series at Petaluma Speedway was underway Saturday night it appeared that Kyle Larson was well on his way to his third top five finish in the last four series races. Unfortunately, while running in fourth place Larson’s ParkerStore/CRV Racing Products/Eagle Kistler Dave and Debbie Vertullo owned machine experienced an unusual part failure in his left front axle hub. “After examining everything”, said the Elk Grove, California driver, “it looks like the hub nut must have cracked and been forced off the threads. The track was real fast and tacky and pretty choppy out there tonight. There was a lot of forces on everybody’s car out there, but this was only the second race on a brand new axle.” ... ParkerStore Article Sept. 15th

Videos: A-Main
Part 1: racing with Weisz    Part 2: part failure    Part 3: back out


Kyle Larson and Vertullo Racing Would Like To Give A
Special Thank You To Marcel Cassullo
Sponsoring The Entry Fees For The Trophy Cup On
November 16th & 17th at Tulare Raceway 

Thank you Marcel for your generosity
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Gold Cup Sees ParkerStore Driver Kyle Larson Youngest To Race With World Of Outlaws
Also Places Fifth in Pacific Sprint Invitational

Chico, California September 5-8. From the time he first strapped into a race car at the age of seven, the goal for Kyle Larson was to race in the Gold Cup Race of Champions with the World of Outlaws drivers. For 15 year old Larson, that reality was achieved this past week, as he became what is thought to be the youngest driver ever in World of Outlaw competition. Although he did not make it to Saturday night’s 40 lap feature event, he did start the C-main and got as close as one place away from a transfer spot into the B-main, before a slip off the backstretch edge ended his hopes of racing his way further into the talent laden B feature... ParkerStore Article Sept. 5-8
Photo page - Gold Cup 2007

Videos:  Thursday Preliminary Night #1
Kyle 1st WoO A-Main
4X4   The 1st 4 laps   Spins out   On the move   Loops it

Saturday's C-Main Event
Part 1        Part 2        Part 3

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Hammerdown
September 5-9, 2007- Positivity - By Bobby Gerould - ...Some quick Chico tidbits from the Thursday night portion of the Gold Cup Race of Champions. (I won't be updating further until after the Saturday night final.) ...Jon Allard was impressive in his dominating win on a low groove, one lane racetrack. It was Allard's 31st career win at Silver Dollar Speedway. ...Sammy Swindell was equally as impressive in the Fauver #64. Sammy was aggressive on the bottom and he muscled his way to a runner-up finish in his first action since April at Eldora (I believe). According to our spies, Swindell hot-lapped on Wednesday night during the 360 Civil War race. ...I had my first chance to see Kyle Larson in a 410 sprint car live. I'll stick with my prediction that the kid is a hero / star very soon. At age 15 - he rolls the corners at Chico better than 75% of the guys out there. His car was too tight in his heat race from where I was sitting yet he transferred to the preliminary feature with no problem.  For more Hammerdown go to: www.hammerdownusa.com


CONGRATULATIONS  JUSTYN COX!!!
2007 Delta Speedway 3/4 Restrictor 600cc Micro Midget Champion!!!

Kyle's good friend Justyn in his 600 micro midget at Delta Speedway - sponsored by: College Cyclery











Silver Dollar Speedway - Civil War Series Pacific Sprint Cup Invitational,  September 5, 2007
Kyle had another good run with the 360 Civil War Series as he posted the ninthfast qualifying time, finished third in his heat, and garnered fifth in the A-main event. Congratulations to Colby Weisz for his second Civil War win at Silver Dollar Speedway in 2007.





Grinding Crash Halts ParkerStore Driver Kyle Larson At Silver Dollar

Chico, California August 24, 2007. A week after winning his second 360 sprint car main event, Kyle Larson returned to Silver Dollar Speedway’s Friday night point series to try for his initial win in the 410 division. Such was not the case, through, as Larson experienced the hardest crash of his rookie campaign. Waging a race long battle with Robbie Whitchurch for the fourth and final transfer spot in the B-main event, the 15 year old from Elk Grove, California made a last ditch effort to outrace Whitchurch to the checkered flag using the top side of turn four. Larson nearly completed the pass but could not avoid contact with the front stretch concrete wall. After leaving tire scuff marks before the finish line Larson’s right front impacted the opening for the track pass through gate below the flag stand, resulting in a gyrating twist and tumble. Larson emerged from his car unscathed but the same could not be said for his Dave and Debbie Vertullo ParkerStore/CRV Racing Products/Eagle Kistler mount as it sustained significant damage.
ParkerStore Article August 24th
Video: B-Main & the last Lap

Due to an open date in Kyle's sprint car racing schedule, he returned to his roots and competed in the outlaw karts at Cycleland Speedway on August 25th.

Finished 4th in the Open A-main
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ParkerStore Driver Kyle Larson Takes Second Win In Three Weeks
Conquers Petaluma In Third Try

Petaluma, California August 18, 2007. Seeking to redeem himself for a sub-par performance in his last visit to Petaluma Speedway, 15 year old sprint car driver Kyle Larson made up for it in a big way with his second main event win in his last three races. Larson’s last appearance at the San Francisco Bay area facility was one he would rather forget, as the Elk Grove, California driver was not able to get out of the C-main when the 360 California Sprint Car Civil War Series raced here a month ago. “We came here this weekend to try some things with the car,” said the driver of the Dave and Debbie Vertullo ParkerStore/CRV Racing Products/Eagle Kistler mount. “Thanks to Gary Geving for a gear change suggestion and some setup advice to Dave Vertullo from his childhood friend Paul McMahan, the car, with the changes Dave made for the feature, was perfect.”  ParkerStore Article-August 18th

Video clips - The Whole Main Event
Part 1    Part 2   Part 3   Part 4   Part 5

ParkerStore Driver Kyle Larson Repeats With 14th Place Finish At Calistoga  
Moves to Seventh in Civil War Points
Calistoga, CA August 11, 2007. Kyle Larson and the Dave and Debbie Vertullo racing team made their second and final appearance of the season at the scenic Calistoga Speedway half mile Saturday night as the California Civil War for 360 sprint cars held round number 11 of the 15 race series. In a performance that was virtually a repeat from Larson’s first Calistoga visit in June, the victor in last weeks Civil War event at Placerville Speedway scored a 14th place finish in the 22 car feature event. 
ParkerStore Article August 11th
Video: Kyle making the moves

ParkerStore Driver Kyle Larson Becomes Youngest California Sprint Car Winner
Wins Civil War Feature in 10^th Attempt
Placerville, California – August 4, 2007.  Just four days into his 15^th birthday, Kyle Larson made California sprint car racing history as the state’s youngest winner ever in the sport.  The victory in the California 360 Sprint Car Civil War race at Placerville Speedway was just Larson’s 10^th start in the ultra competitive series that has seen nine different winners so far.  The hard earned win carried added significance as the youngster had to pass his best friend and long time outlaw sprint kart racing foe, 16 year old fellow rookie Mason Moore, who also scored his best ever finish.
ParkerStore Article August 4th
Video Clip:  The Last 6 Laps
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Photos Page Kyle's 1st WIN!
John Padjen Motorsports Press Release

Larson Takes 15th in Chico Golden State Challenge Finale
       Readies for Civil War return to Placerville    
Chico, California – July 27 & 28, 2007 The California Golden State Challenge Series for 410 sprint cars closed out their point series with a doubleheader at Silver Dollar Speedway last weekend and ParkerStore driver Kyle Larson was there to take on the top drivers on the west coast. For Larson, less than week away from his 15th birthday, the results were not what was expected, as he missed the A-main on Friday and finished 15th on Saturday. 
ParkerStore Article
Video: Heat race 7-27
Bark & CJ's method of communicating

Larson Makes New Fans From The Island of Oahu

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Hawaiian Sprint Car Fans Visit California and Oregon For Six Days Of Racing





Tough Showing for ParkerStore Driver Kyle Larson in Civil War Pair
Chico and Petaluma, California – July 20 and 21, 2007. In just about every sprint car driver’s season there is a race or weekend they would rather forget about. For rookie sprint car driver Kyle Larson, that was the case this past weekend as the California 360 Sprint Car Civil War series held round number eight and nine at Chico’s Silver Dollar Speedway and the Petaluma Fairgrounds Speedway.
ParkerStore Article


Late Race Comeback Propels Larson to Golden State Top Ten
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Chico, CA July 13 and 14, 2007. Fourteen year old rookie sprint car driver Kyle Larson tested himself against the top 410 racers on the West Coast once again as he joined with the Golden State Challenge (GSC) Series regulars at Silver Dollar Speedway Saturday night. Repeating his performance in May at the Dave Bradway Jr. Memorial Race, when  Larson drove a 360 powered car, the youngster scored his second ninth place finish with the GSC Series in three tries. The impressive run was highlighted by a charge from the back of the pack after a mid race spin while battling for eighth.  ParkerStore Article
Videos-Main Event:
Kyle & Suggs   Oops  Restarts 17th      Finishes 9th 


Late Race Misfortune Halts Larson At Marysville Civil War Go
Marysville, CA – July 7, 2007. All signs pointed to another top ten finish for Kyle Larson as the main event laps wound down during round number seven of the 360 sprint car Civil War Series. However, with the very rough track conditions as they were at Marysville Raceway Park, anything was possible as to where cars might be headed while on the gas. Such was the case for the 14 year old driver from Elk Grove, California as he became the victim of contact between two drivers fighting for position just ahead, leaving no place to avoid race ending damage to his own mount. As a result, what looked like an eighth place finish or better became 18th in the final results.
ParkerStore Article    Video  Heat 4     Main-Lap 22


Larson Scores Seventh at Placerville Fourth of July Special
Placerville, CA – July 4, 2007. Rebounding from the disappointment of only being able to race one lap in the main event due to mechanical issues in his last event four days previous at Tulare’s Thunderbowl Raceway, Kyle Larson was able to secure another top ten finish as Placerville Speedway held it’s annual Fourth of July race complete with a fireworks extravaganza following. Larson’s run was another charge forward from the back half of the field, as he came from 15th starting to finish seventh, trailing only the top six drivers in points at the foothill bullring. 
ParkerStore Article 
Videos:  A-Main Part 1    Part 2     Part 3     Part 4


Gremlins Stop Larson Short  At Tulare

Tulare, CA – June 30, 2007. With his first ever appearance at Tulare’s Thunderbowl Raceway and second chance to race with the Golden State Challenge Series, Kyle Larson and the Dave and Debbie Vertullo Racing team had high hopes for a good run against the best 410 winged sprint car drivers on the west coast. However, after an impressive fifth place run in his heat race, Larson’s feature race laps could be counted with one finger as a split fuel line ended his night early.  ParkerStore Article  Video  Heat Race  Part 1     Part 2

Comeback From 22nd Nets Larson 10th In Placerville Civil War Go
Moves Into Eighth In Series Points
 
Heat race win (click on image for larger version) Main event     
Placerville, CA. June 23, 2007. The California Civil War Series for 360 sprint cars returned to the Placerville Speedway Saturday night and Kyle Larson continued his recent string of top finishes by posting a 10th place effort in the thirty lap feature race. The impressive run was highlighted due to a spin on lap nine, which relegated the 14 year old charger to restarting 22nd in the event. With the strong performance, the Elk Grove, California resident moved into eight place in the Civil War series points, just one point out of seventh, while also solidifying his place atop the rookie standings.
ParkerStore Article
Videos:
A-Main Event Part 1    Part 2    Part 3    Part 4

Larson Scores 14th In First Calistoga Attempt
Calistoga, CA – June 16, 2007. For 14 year old sprint car driver Kyle Larson, every first attempt at tracks he has run so far has brought a different element that has made each unique. As Larson prepared to tackle the intimidating speeds of the biggest track on the west coast, the beautiful Calistoga Speedway, he knew that respect for it would be the most important factor. When the night was done Larson’s run would earn the respect of many veteran onlookers as he raced to a 14th place finish in the Calistoga Cup, which was also round number five of the California Sprint Car Civil War Series. 
ParkerStore Article

THANK YOU KIM REINOLDS FOR VIDEO TAPING
Videos B-Main
A-Main Part 1   Part 2    Part 3     Part 4

Great Comeback Propels Larson To Fourth 

Placerville, CA – June 9, 2007. Returning to Placerville Speedway after a five week hiatus, during which 14 year old sprint car driver Kyle Larson sharpened his skills at other venues, the Elk Grove, California resident post his first top five finish at the highly competitive foothill bullring that hosted round number eight of their 360 sprint car point series Saturday night. While the finishing position was respectable for the rookie driver, the manner it was accomplished was the highlight, as Larson made an exciting charge back to the front after restarting 18th following a lap 5 spin. The young racer showed little hesitation in going back to run the treacherous cushion around the top of the track that had bitten him earlier and would later take away the hopes of victory for the top two runners, veterans Colby Weisz and Andy Forsberg.  ParkerStore Article
Video: Main Event
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Placerville Speedway article


Larson’s Charge Forward Ends Early
Kyle and Mark Hall, Mel Hall Memorial Race
Marysville, CA – June 2, 2007 – Marysville Raceway Park held their annual Mel Hall Memorial race and 14 year old sprint car driver Kyle Larson made his second appearance in as many weeks at the newly revamped oval. While the night was full of ups and downs, the youngster was able to showcase his growing abilities in a sprint car with an impressive run in the early goings of the feature race that honored the memory of the former race driver and track promoter.
ParkerStore Article
Video: Main Event- Charge forward ends early

Larson Makes Three Features Over Holiday Weekend
Moves Into 11th In Civil War Points
Marysville and Chico, CA ~ May 25, 26, 27. Fourteen year old Sprint Car Driver Kyle Larson enjoyed a full slate of racing over the Memorial Day weekend as he competed in three top tier events that included two 360 Civil War Series races and a special fair race before a packed house at the annual Silver Dollar Fair in Chico. Each event saw the resident of Elk Grove, California continue his progression in the sprint car ranks with starts in every main event, which saw high car counts at each.   ParkerStore Article

Videos:
Marysville Friday's Main
Kyle latches on Wimmer after getting lapped
Chico Sunday's Main
  Kyle uses top & bottom

Larson Ventures to Chico and Petaluma
Scores 11th and Seventh Along With First Heat Win

Chico, CA and Petaluma, CA~ May 18th and 19th ~ Continuing a season of firsts 14 year old sprint car driver Kyle Larson got his first opportunity to compete with a 410 cubic inch engine bolted to his car with another appearance at Chico’s Silver Dollar Speedway Friday night point series. Larson, who finished ninth driving his 360 powered sprinter against the 410’s at the Golden State Challenge Series Dave Bradway Jr. Memorial event the week previous, drove to an 11th place finish this time. With a 360 back under him on Saturday, Larson made the trek to Petaluma Speedway for his first attempt at the tacky Bay Area race track, where he came home with a seventh place finish.
ParkerStore Article

ParkerStore  "The Hose Doctor" at Petaluma Speedway
  
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Hose Doctors: JW Mobile, Jim Williams & Mike Schoening
While competing for the first time at Petaluma Speedway, we ran across the Hose Doctors, Jim  & Mike, from San Rafael, California, who also were attending their first race at Petaluma Speedway.  We enjoyed talking to them and hope they were impressed with Kyle and the team.
       
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Larson Youngest To Make Golden State Feature
Drives 360 to Ninth At Chico In Bradway Jr. Memorial

Bark, Kyle & CJ
Chico, CA May 11 and 12, 2007 - Former Outlaw Sprint Kart Champion Kyle Larson continued his progression in the Sprint Car ranks with his first appearance in the Golden State Challenge Series as the annual Dave Bradway Jr. Memorial Race was held at Chico’s Silver Dollar Speedway Saturday night. The 14 year old driver, in only his seventh sprint car race, was able to qualify for the A-main and raced his 360 powered Dave and Debbie Vertullo owned ParkerStore/CRV Racing Products/Eagle/Kistler from 18th to ninth in the 40 lapper, battling it out with the best 410 winged drivers on the west coast.   ParkerStore      Photos Page
Videos: Dave Bradway Jr. Memorial Race    Heat 2: Part1     Part 2
Main Event: Part 1     Part 2      Part 3

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Larson Makes First Civil War Feature at Placeville
May 5, 2007-Placerville, CA – The California Civil War Series featuring the 360 Sprint Cars returned for round number two at the Placerville Speedway, and for ParkerStore driver Kyle Larson, the result was much better this time than the first. At the first Civil War race in March Larson was making his sprint car driving debut and his night ended in the B-main with a severely damaged race car. This time, during the Al Hinds Memorial $3,000 to win race taken by Kyle Hirst, his night ended early with a flat right front tire, but the 14 year old driver was able to claim a spot in his first Civil War A-main.  ParkerStore Article  Photos from May 5th

BILLY IS BACK AT THE TRACK
5-5-07 At Placerville Speedway

Billy Sellers & Kyle
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Not racing but as a spectator
Welcome Back Billy!
It's great to see you!



After Two Rainouts Larson Returns to Placerville
April 28, 2007– Placerville, CA –  Unfortunately, in sprint car racing a disappointing qualifying effort that misses the heat race inversion can put a driver in a daunting position for the rest of the night. For ParkerStore Sprint Car driver Kyle Larson, that was the case Saturday night as a push in turn one on both qualifying laps made for a situation Larson was unable to overcome, causing the 14 year old former outlaw sprint kart champion to miss the feature race that was won by former World of Outlaw driver Brandon Wimmer.   ParkerStore Article

Videos:
B-Main Kyle misses Timmons' Flip

Timmons' Flip-slow motion

Brandon Wimmer wins Main


Kyle's New Fans
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"You're the best 14 year old driver I've seen."

 
"Oh I wish he was older."

Larson Has Tough Night In Sellers Benefit Race at Placerville


VIDEOS: Main Event: Part 1  Part 2
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Placerville, CA (April 7, 2007) – Racing returned to the Placerville Speedway for round two of the season point series and ParkerStore driver Kyle Larson was there to compete in the 360 sprint car division. Held under threatening skies, the full program was fortunately held as it was also a night to raise funds through raffles and helmet passes to benefit Billy Sellers, who sustained serious back injuries the previous week at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds bullring. Sellers, who was lifeflighted from the track, underwent successful surgery last week and is expected to make a full recovery, although a long rehabilitation is expected. Through the generosity of the fans, drivers, crews, sponsors and track staff over $11,000 was raised to help defray costs while Sellers is unable to tend to his Sellers Race Wings business.
ParkerStore Article

MAJ1K Motorsports would like to thank Ed Palmer for the photos.
www.PhotosByEP.com


Thank You To Everyone
April 7, 2007-JPM staff, drivers, car owners, crews, sponsors and fans who helped raise $11,000 at Placerville Speedway to assist Billy Sellers in his recovery from back injuries suffered the previous week.  Great job to everyone involved.
Kyle, MAJ1K Motorsports & 83V Vertullo Racing wish Billy a speedy recovery!


Billy's Mom thanking everyone.
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More pictures
Billy Sellers ~ Get Well Soon!
 
Update on Billy 4-12-07  CLICK HERE

ParkerStore Driver Larson Races to Seventh In First Sprint Car Feature

March 31, 2007 - Placerville, California – After a rough outing in his maiden voyage in a sprint car here two weeks ago ParkerStore driver Kyle Larson rebounded with a seventh place finish in his first A-Main appearance at the toughest weekly 360 sprint car track on the west coast. Larson’s run from 18th to seventh was halted on lap ten by a serious injury accident involving former track champion Billy Sellers, who was life-flighted away from the track with multiple injuries to his already previously broken back.    ParkerStore Article
Videos:  Heat Race   Main: Part 1    Part 2   Part 3

ParkerStore Driver Runs First Sprint Car Race
      
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March 17, 2007 - Placerville, CA - ParkerStore Outlaw Sprint Kart Driver Kyle Larson made his debut in a sprint car as the California Civil War Series opened their 360 sprint car tour at Placerville Speedway. Larson, at 14 years of age, the youngest driver ever approved to race sprint cars in California, had a night typical for many rookies as all did not go well.
ParkerStore Article March 17th
Videos:  Hot Laps & Heat   B & C Main

MAJ1K Motorsports would like to thank
Steve LaMothe for the photos
www.advantageconstructionsupply.com


Safety Solutions & LFT Technologies Sponsors Kyle With The New Hutchens Hybrid
Head and Neck Restraint
NASCAR APPROVED AS OF 7/13/2007
SFI 38.1 Certified The New Hutchens Hybrid head and neck restraint is the most recent SFI 38.1 Certified head and neck restraint. The Hybrid resets the bar in head and neck restraint technology. Safety Solutions and LFT Technologies now have 3 of the four SFI 38.1 Certified head and neck restraints.  Safety Solutions and LFT Technologies have combined years of experience and multiple patents to come up with the ultimate head and neck restraint. The Hutchens Hybrid outscored the leading competitor’s device, by 2.5 times in the 30 degree frontal SFI test. The Hybrid uses a small carbon section and multiple load paths to create a device that out performed the competition in frontal impacts, the Hybrid reset the bar in the angled impact.  The Hybrid uses a chest strap and front buckle attachment along with increased shoulder belt engagement to produce the most secure and effective head and neck restraint ever. The low back on the device helps getting in and out of the race car. The device comes in four sizes and is currently available at www.lfttech.com call 800-731-4404.
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ParkerStore Racer Sub Drives At Red Bluff
March 10, 2007 - Red Bluff, CA – ParkerStore Outlaw Sprint Kart Driver Kyle Larson filled in for an absent Seth Nunes and competed in the 250cc Intermediate Division as the Red Bluff Les Schwab Tires Winter Indoor point season came to a conclusion. Larson, who drove Nunes’ kart, did not contest the Red Bluff point season in his own mount, and was there to try to hold on to the third ranked Nunes position in the standings as the Oregon driver vacationed at the Nextel Cup race in Las Vegas.
ParkerStore Article

Special Thank to Tony Hunt, Brent Webb from RPM and to everyone who participated and donated toward the
5th Annual Race For a Reason
Tony Hunt Make-A-Wish Celebrity Race Event
Febraury 18, 2007 -m Kyle broke the track record 16.30 on the Dr. Pepper Track and had the fastest lap on all 3 tracks that day.

Team 9
Brad McFarland, Melanie Eadie (visiting from Australia),
Kyle, Kevin Sharp & Rod McGrath
2007 Kyle's Make-A-Wish Photo Page

Videos - Introducing the Celebrity Drivers
A few Celebrity Drivers (outlaw kart background)
     Other Drivers    Team 9 Pit Stop Challenge

Check out HAMMERDOWNUSA.com Positivity - By Bobby Gerould …A whole column about what I learned at Tony Hunt’s karting deal can be found here...

KYLE GETS LAPS IN A SPRINT CAR
  
February 17, 2007 - Marysville Speedway - Thank You Dave Vertullo for giving  me this opportunity in one of the top 360 rides in Northern California and  Larry Shelton 5 time Civil War Champion crew chief for coaching throughout the day.  Also, everyone else who made this possible.
More photos

Video Clips of Kyle in the Sprint Car
Kyle's first time out    Running the cushion
A few more laps

ParkerStore Driver Third At Red Bluff
February 10, 2007 - Red Bluff, CA – ParkerStore Outlaw Sprint Kart driver Kyle Larson raced to another top five finish at the Les Schwab Tires Winter Indoor Series inside the Tehama County Fairground Pauline Davis Pavilion. As round 11 of the championship chase was held Saturday, February 10th Larson drove a steady race on the tight little bull ring and placed third at the lap 30 checkered flag.  ParkerStore Article
Videos:  OI Heat     OI Main

ParkerStore Driver Races To Fifth Place Finish
Also Records Fastest Qualifying Lap of All Divisions

February 3, 2007 - Red Bluff, CA - ParkerStore Outlaw Kart Driver Kyle Larson returned to race the Les Schwab Tire Stores Red Bluff Winter Indoor series February 3rd after a seven week absence and immediately showed no rust as he set the fastest qualifying time in the 28 kart 500cc Open Intermediate Division, an 8.624 lap which also topped all divisions assembled. To cap the night Larson sped to fifth in the feature race.  ParkerStore Article
Video Clip Main Event


Runnerup Finish for ParkerStore Driver at Lakeport
January 20, 2007 -Lakeport, CA – Kyle Larson returned to outlaw sprint kart racing Saturday, January 20, as he made his first appearance of the season at the Lakeport Indoor track at the Lake County Fairgrounds.

Larson, after a month off for the Christmas break and an excursion to take in the Chili Bowl Midget Nationals in Tulsa, Oklahoma, showed no rustiness as he set fast time over 34 competitors in the 500cc Open Division...  ParkerStore Article click here
Trophy Dash Video

A Peek At Marysville Raceway Park - New Go Kart Track  - Racing coming soon - January 28, 2007
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2007 CHILI BOWL CHAMPION!
January 9-13, 2007 - Tulsa, OK

Tony Stewart

Chili Bowl Highlight Page
Saturday A-Main event & more Click Here


Kyle, Max & Cole with JJ YELEY

ParkerStore Speedway Slot Cars
Check out the video clip below
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Tony Stewart                          Kyle Larson                    Kasey Kahne

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Slot Car Video
Kyle and Dillon testing the track and cars
and having fun playing around!