In his 13th attempt at the Tulsa, Oklahoma dirt-race event, and after being beaten on the last lap a year ago, Larson stalked his soon-to-be rival for the first 38 laps before sliding into the lead coming off Turn 2. The he held off the three-time Chili Bowl Champion in a couple late restarts to earn his first Golden Driller trophy.

You can't even fully dream of moments like this. I thought I might know what it'd feel like to finally win this thing, but after what I experienced tonight I had no clue! I'm so blessed to be with great people. - Kyle Larson