The second running of the High Limit Racing Series event at Perth Motorplex has already struck a chord with fans and drivers alike, fueled by last year\u2019s headline purse and the decision by Kyle Larson and Brad Sweet to raise the stakes again this season. With memories still fresh of Larson cashing in a year ago, the Land Down Under delivered another jolt of momentum as the weekend opened with Sunday\u2019s $15,000-to-win preliminary program.<\/p>\n
Corey Day wasted little time stamping authority on opening night, seizing control early and turning back pressure from Australian standout Kaiden Manders. The race, however, took a turn on lap 22 when Larson<\/a> suffered a flat right-rear tire with 10 laps remaining, forcing the two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion to pit and regroup. He ended up in 17th place, yet even on a compromised night, Larson\u2019s presence had its effect.<\/p>\n Perth Motorplex General Manager Gavin Migro noted the same, acknowledging the broader ripple effect of the event. \u201cThe outlook is amazing. Our team investment has grown, and it has had a direct effect on the community. It\u2019s so exciting that people know that the Motorplex is here. And our partnership with High Limit has grown as well. That\u2019s put a spotlight on us,\u201d Migro said.<\/p>\n He highlighted the opportunity at hand, adding, \u201cIt\u2019s not lost on us the opportunity that we\u2019ve got. We\u2019re honored to be the current custodians of what we\u2019re doing with it, so let\u2019s keep growing it to be bigger and better.\u201d<\/p>\n Migro said he feels overwhelming pride and excitement about what lies ahead, crediting Larson, Sweet, and the High Limit leadership for accelerating the series\u2019 growth in a short span.<\/p>\n \u201cWe think it\u2019s endless what we can do and where we can keep going. We\u2019re pretty sure it will go beyond the next few years, that\u2019s for sure,\u201d he added<\/a>.<\/p>\n After boosting this year\u2019s purse by $10,000 and orchestrating Larson\u2019s helicopter arrival into the infield to deliver the prize, Migro already has his sights set on the next step, planning to offer $20,000 to win for each preliminary night next year. Migro is only in the second year of a three-year agreement with High Limit, a partnership he hopes will stretch well beyond 2026.<\/p>\n