NASCAR needs new stars and Kyle Larson may save the sport

FILE - In this July 5, 2018, file photo, Kyle Larson laughs with crew members as he gets ready for NASCAR auto racing practice at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. As Larsen enters his sixth season at NASCAR's top level it is clear that once he starts winning on a consistent basis he could become the biggest star in the country. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

FILE - In this July 6, 2018, file photo, Kyle Larson (42) crosses the finish line to win the first stage of a NASCAR Xfinity series auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. As Larsen enters his sixth season at NASCAR's top level it is clear that once he starts winning on a consistent basis he could become the biggest star in the country. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

FILE - In this Nov. 5, 2017, file photo, Kyle Larson greets fans during driver introductions before the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas. As Larsen enters his sixth season at NASCAR's top level it is clear that once he starts winning on a consistent basis he could become the biggest star in the country. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

FILE- In this Aug. 17, 2018, file photo, Kyle Larson celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race in Bristol, Tenn. As Larsen enters his sixth season at NASCAR's top level it is clear that once he starts winning on a consistent basis he could become the biggest star in the country. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)