Not wanting to limit themselves to the NASCAR Cup Series, many racers are eyeing a new venture in the motorsport world that could reap some extra dollars in their pocket. One such example is the Kyle Larson-backed High Limit Racing Series. Co-founded by the 5x World of Outlaws champion Brad Sweet, the Series has garnered a lot of compliments as well as criticisms.

It’s the fans’ displeasure, however, that’s pinching the Hendrick Motorsports driver, following which he unraveled his conundrum behind such complaints.

Kyle Larson points out the issue with fans’ vision of High Limit Racing

During his interview with FloRacing, Kyle Larson was talking about the progress of the sprint car scene in recent times when the host reflected upon High Limit Racing’s recent entrant, Rico Abreu‘s social media post. He said, “I know Rico kind of made a post in the last few hours, saying like this is only going to help and it just makes me laugh when you see people complaining or like have their saying.”

He then gave his take on Larson’s decision and said, “Dude there’s a lot more money for everybody. I think it’s a great thing that you guys are doing and of course, you know what the Outlaws will continue to do on their side of things.”

Pumped up from the early success of the High Limit Racing Series, Larson took a big step and acquired Tony Stewart‘s All-Star Circuit of Champions. Now, the two big forces combined will give rise to a massive expansion of motorsports to the masses.

However, the much-awaited expansion doesn’t seem to fit well with the community, as they voiced their displeasure against it. Nevertheless, Larson took center stage as he opened up about how fans aren’t looking at the bigger picture. “I’m a part of the High Limit side so I’m going to say that you know it’s going to be much better than where we currently you know sat a few months ago. But I mean yeah, I think the fans that voice their displeasure about the two national series and whatnot. I think they just don’t understand the big picture and also like our charter system.”

The HMS driver pointed out the crazy way in which the fans perceived the situation and expressed, “Why would race fans not want a team owner to be able to make money with his race team, you know I think that’s a crazy way to think negatively about what we’re trying to do.”

Having an uncanny resemblance to the World of Outlaws sprint car national series, High Limit Racing has invited a lot of criticism, but Larson pointed out the bigger picture beneath all the drama.

What does Larson mean by “the big picture”?

On October 23 this year, The High Limit Racing Series disclosed their acquisition of Tony Stewart’s owned All-Star Circuit of Champions. 

Seeing another league that serves the same purpose attracted Kyle Larson and Brad Sweet‘s attention as they saw the global expansion of sprint car racing in their eyes. The duo wasted no time and took over the Stewart-owned league.

Larson told NBC Sports how Stewart’s contribution to sprint car racing inspired him and he decided to take that legacy forward and said, “Sprint Car racing is in a better place today because of the contributions Tony has made, including his ownership of the All Stars.”

“His commitment to giving back to the sport has been an inspiration to me, personally,” Larson added.

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With such ventures, Larson is not only promoting the relatively smaller racing series, but he is also creating opportunities for other racers. As a fan, what is your stance on the High Limit Racing Series?