The Larson family is nurturing two promising young drivers who are quickly gaining attention in stock car racing circles. Owen and Audrey Larson, children of current Cup Series champion Kyle Larson, are excelling in junior sprint and micro-style dirt racing, demonstrating impressive talent at a very young age. Owen recently secured a heat race victory in the Winged A-Class during the 2026 Tulsa Shootout, adding to his strong performances across different divisions. Similarly, Audrey has also earned a win in a Junior Sprint heat race, signaling a bright future ahead.
Wife Katelyn Plays Crucial Role in Supporting the Kids
Because of Kyle Larson’s demanding racing and work schedule, he cannot always attend every race his children participate in. This is where his wife, Katelyn, plays an essential part by managing the children’s race days when Kyle is unavailable. Larson acknowledged this dynamic in a recent interview, saying,
“I’m sure Katelyn and the kids would prefer if I were there all the time, but I think they also understand that I can’t be there all the time because I’m working or whatever you want to call it.”
Katelyn initially found it challenging to handle the duties on and off the track but has become increasingly confident and effective with time. Larson explained,
“I think she thrives at the kids’ races now. I think it was a bit stressful in the beginning, especially when Cooper was younger.”
He added,
“He’s still a handful for sure, but you can pack a lot less now. He can go play with friends, and she can focus more on Owen and Audrey.”
Kyle Larson Chooses Not to Over-Coach His Children
While having a two-time Cup Series champion as a father might seem like an advantage for aspiring young racers, Kyle Larson recognizes the potential drawbacks of over-coaching. He has noticed that when he offers very specific instructions, Owen and Audrey often try to imitate them literally instead of instinctively adapting to the race conditions. Larson feels it is more beneficial to give them room to develop their own instincts on the track.
He reflected,
“It’s tough, for sure (to not over-coach), I think I’ve realized at this point that, which makes it even tougher to just keep your mouth shut, but I feel like my kids do better when I don’t talk to them.”
Larson witnessed this firsthand during the Tulsa Shootout with Owen and remains confident in their ability to find success independently. From their recent performances, Owen and Audrey appear well-prepared to follow their own paths to Victory Lane, proving the effectiveness of their natural talents combined with support from their family.
