AN American NASCAR champion and a sprintcar prodigy are the latest additions to a star-studded Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic field.
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Twenty-time NASCAR winner Kyle Larson has ended speculation, signing on to return to Premier Speedway for the prestigious race.
Macedo, meanwhile, has raced five consecutive classics and ran second behind Warrnambool's Corey McCullagh in 2018.
He's a genuine chance and it's great to have someone of that calibre racing.
- David Mills
Larson's first and only classic tilt, in which he piloted a Brett Milburn-owned vehicle, was in 2012 before his NASCAR career took off.
Premier Speedway general manager David Mills said the pair's return was a coup.
"Kyle Larson was virtually unknown when he came here and he's gone from strength to strength in his NASCAR career," he said.
"He's a genuine chance and it's great to have someone of that calibre racing."
Both Larson, who is the sixth-ranked driver in the NASCAR Cup Series, and Macedo will saddle up for New South Wales-based car owner Sean Dyson.
The duo are the latest in a string of high-profile Americans chasing classic success.
Californians Buddy Kofoid and Cory Eliason are among the contenders while former champion Shane Stewart has also nominated.
Several other Americans - including young guns Gio Scelzi and Kalib Henry - will contest the three-night series.
Mills felt Premier Speedway had the right balance between Australian and international drivers.
"I think between 10 to a dozen (American drivers) is pretty much spot on," he told The Standard.
"I know we copped a bit last year with the dates clashing with the Chili Bowl but it's been good to see a resurgence now that we're back to the Australia Day weekend."
The first night of the classic will take place on January 24.
Nick Ansell
Nick Ansell is a sports journalist at the Warrnambool Standard.
Nick Ansell is a sports journalist at the Warrnambool Standard.
