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Four wins in a row (three points wins), four wins this season, winning all these races in unbelievably dominant fashion... will it slow down or is Kyle Larson destined for 13+ wins?
Will Larson top Gordon's 1998 season?
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He could literally say anything at this point.
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Not a chance in hell lol.
I think 8-10 is reasonable though.
And of course, he needs to wrap it up with a title.
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I think the low downforce high HP horsepower just gives the 5 team even more of an advantage. The 5 is clearly the best car right now.
In a package where driver input matters, and they gotta drive with throttle? Forget it.
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In a package where driver input matters, and they gotta drive with throttle? Forget it.
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AndyMarquisLive
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I'd say winning 13 races would be equally impressive to 1998 with or without a title.
That's the abomination of this welfare points system. Larson only has a 6.25% chance of winning the championship right now and, assuming he makes it through the first three rounds of the playoffs, he has only a 25% chance of winning the championship.
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To hit 13? We got a looonnng way to go. He’s hot though right now, still a lot of season left
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Just for reference
1998 Gordon
Season length: 33 races
Wins: 13
Top 5: 26
Top 10: 28
Average Finish: 5.7
Did Not Finish: 2
2021 Larson (to date)
Season length: 36 races
Wins: 3
Top 5: 9
Top 10: 11
Average Finish: 10.8
Did Not Finish: 2
With the remaining number of races in the season he mathematically has a chance, but realistically I don’t see it. He’s had too slow of a start to the season to start pumping out numbers like Gordon did in 1998.
1998 Gordon
Season length: 33 races
Wins: 13
Top 5: 26
Top 10: 28
Average Finish: 5.7
Did Not Finish: 2
2021 Larson (to date)
Season length: 36 races
Wins: 3
Top 5: 9
Top 10: 11
Average Finish: 10.8
Did Not Finish: 2
With the remaining number of races in the season he mathematically has a chance, but realistically I don’t see it. He’s had too slow of a start to the season to start pumping out numbers like Gordon did in 1998.
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5 wins this year already is a pretty nice comeback even if he doesn't win another race for the rest of the regular season. That is not counting all of the 2nd place finishes he got before he started on his winning streak.
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Pretty sure Larson has 4 W’s so far.
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He won't top Gordon's '98, but I don't think anyone will again in this era of NASCAR. The competition at the top is just too close.
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Let’s not forget, Harvick also went on a tear last year once they came back, and stalled out at 9 wins. Let’s get to 10 before we ask this question.
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Talk about jumping the gun. 10 is possible. 8 is realistic. If he sweeps at Pocono next week I may be on board with this, though.
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You’re right, Racing Reference hadn’t updated yet.
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Will Larson top Gordon's 1998 season?
I do not see why not. His natural talent is coming to light since finally getting in top tear equipment. All I know is, it is sure fun to watch him paddle that ass.
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The amazing thing about all this is he's only 28 doing this
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While true, it’s not unheard of.
Between the ages of 23 and 27, Gordon won 47 races.
I really don’t think we’ll ever see a 5 year stretch like Gordon’s 1995 - 1999 seasons ever again.
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Talk about hitting the ground running.
Another factoid, that was Valvoline's first win as a primary since 2002. The last win? Johnny Benson's win at Rockingham at the Pop Secret 400 that season.
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It was the same way when Gordon did it. It could be done. Things have to really fall into place to top it or even match it.
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And I will add, it's Larson's first season with a new car and team, after being off for a year of competition.
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I feel like you took my thunder, I posted this up above
and....... I looked it up, so you dont have to. The Countdown has hit zeroMispeedway15
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You’re probably right. Consistency is so so hard, Kevin Harvick is a great example. Dude won 9 races last year, but slipped down the stretch and hasn’t been able to win yet this year
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Not to mention that the schedule was shorter in 1998. Larson could be on his way to a historic season.
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The more impressive thing about Gordon’s 1998 season isn't the first half. That was the slow half.
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This has been one of the best weekly trends I’ve ever seen on the board.
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Over the past year, anyone who has followed Larson has probably seen the most incredible racing results of our time. If he breaks records, great. If not so be it. I am just enjoying this special moment in racing history and so glad to be able to watch this happen.
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Larson's record so far his year including winning the Chili Bowl
JJ_14
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He always passed the eye test. All he needed was better equipment. Now he's proving he's perhaps the best young talent in all of racing.
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Gordon had 9 wins in the last 16 races of 1998. There are 19 races left this season, I can easily see a double digit win mark for Larson.
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It’s a heart-breaker fer shur.
I’ll start girding my loins now.
I’ll start girding my loins now.
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True but everyone will have known he was here. I think he is only 10 points away from being #1 in points in his first year back in a cup car for a new team.
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I always try to add in when I can lmao. Bill Weber always amused me
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The supermajority of the fanbase was fine with this last year when Harvick won nine races and didn't win the championship because they got the result they wanted.True but everyone will have known he was here. I think he is only 10 points away from being #1 in points in his first year back in a cup car for a new team.
A good chunk of fans only want Larson to win because he's the "cAnCeL cUlTuRe ChAmPiOn."
NASCAR gave the fans what they wanted last year and now they're at a crossroads.
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Happened to Brad K.
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