NASCAR: Larson receives major accolades from Andretti and Stewart

Kyle Larson received major accolades from motorsports legends after capturing his first NASCAR Cup Series championship on Sunday at Phoenix Raceway.

NASCAR Hall of Famer and three-time Cup Series champion Tony Stewart as well as Mario Andretti were among the heavy hitters to applaud the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports driver for his triumph. Stewart even recognized him as the best race car driver he has ever witnessed.

Congratulations to the best race car driver I’ve ever seen. @KyleLarsonRacin

— Tony Stewart (@TonyStewart) November 8, 2021

Superb drive Kyle @KyleLarsonRacin well deserved Championship!!So happy for you and @TeamHendrick #NASCAR

— Mario Andretti (@MarioAndretti) November 7, 2021