Kyle Larson, the two-time NASCAR champion from Elk Grove, will race local drivers at The Apex in Shingle Springs on Nov. 14.
The indoor karting venue at Red Hawk Resort and Casino is hosting a promotion called "Race Kyle Larson at The Apex," as the Folsom Times first reported. Qualifying runs through Friday, Nov. 13, according to The Apex's promotion page. Guests post their fastest laps on the course, and the 10 quickest times earn an invitation to return for the featured race at 10 a.m. Nov. 14.
Each qualifying driver receives a $50 Apex gift card. Standard karting admission applies.
Fans who don't make the top 10 can still meet Larson. The Apex said a meet-and-greet will take place Nov. 14, though no exact time has been announced.
The 34-year-old drives the No. 5 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports. He won Cup Series championships in 2021 and 2025. As of late October, he led the 2026 standings by 73 points over Denny Hamlin with two races remaining, the Folsom Times reported. Larson won the YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on Oct. 25, his third Cup Series victory of the season and the 35th of his career, according to the Folsom Times.
His Nov. 14 appearance comes days after the 2026 season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Nov. 8. Larson started racing go-karts at age 7 in the Sacramento region and made his Cup Series debut in 2013.
Instead of stock cars topping 180 mph, Larson and his challengers will compete in electric go-karts. The Apex's indoor track features banked turns, elevation changes and straightaways, according to the Folsom Times.
The Apex at Red Hawk Resort and Casino is located at 1 Red Hawk Parkway in Shingle Springs, just off Highway 50. Details and qualifying standings are available at apexatredhawk.com/racekyle.
Coming up
- Through Friday, Nov. 13: Qualifying laps for "Race Kyle Larson" at The Apex, Red Hawk Resort and Casino, Shingle Springs
- Saturday, Nov. 14, 10 a.m.: Top 10 qualifiers race Kyle Larson; meet-and-greet open to all fans
