Kyle Larson (57) battles Donny Schatz during the 60th Knoxville Nationals. His victory at Knoxville was one of the top-10 most read stories of the year on SPEEDSPORT.com. (Paul Arch Photo)

The Top 10 Most Read SPEED SPORT Stories Of 2021

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Kyle Larson in victory lane at Sharon Speedway. (Jacy Norgaard Photo)

10. Larson Holds Off ‘The Reaper’ (Aug. 21)

Kyle Larson has proven he can win in anything and on Aug. 21 he did that again by winning his second career World of Outlaws Late Model Series feature after holding off a late-race challenge from the man known as ‘The Reaper,’ Ryan Gustin. The victory came a few weeks after Larson won the Prairie Dirt Classic at Fairbury (Ill.) Speedway for his first World of Outlaws Late Model Series triumph.Â