The following is a list of drivers who are currently competing in a series sanctioned by the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR). Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series drivers. All statistics used in these tables are as of the end of the 2019 Folds of Honor. Apr 01, 2017  NASCAR driver Kyle Larson prefers commercial airlines over private jets. NASCAR Cup Series points leader Kyle Larson says most of his air travel — in a time when many drivers own jets.

Jasen Vinlove, USA TODAY Sports MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Kyle Larson’s trajectory is all upward. He won last week’s Monster Energy NASCAR Cup race at Fontana, Calif., and remains solidly atop the series point standings.

He is being tagged as stock car racing’s next superstar. But Larson, who has four top-two finishes in five races this season, watches his coins. For example, most of his air travel — in a time when many drivers own jets or rent jet rides to race weekends — is on commercial airlines. “I’ll fly commercial as much as I can, especially the West Coast stuff,” Larson said Friday.

“I think commercial is better. The team plane — you have to stop for fuel. Commercial’s not bad.” Larson said flying on private planes is costly. “That’s a lot of money to be private flying, especially to the West Coast,” he said. “Yeah, I’m cheap with my money when it comes to flying. And I like to rack up the miles so I can maybe get some free trips.” RELATED COVERAGE: Larson’s travel plans have evolved a bit with his success.

The Chip Ganassi Racing driver now ventures into first class, he said. Larson said Danica Patrick (he described her as “obviously a very wealthy person”) couldn’t understand two years ago why Larson would buy a $120 coach ticket when first class cost $500. “I’m going to save that money,” he said.

“But now I fly first class.” Jimmie Johnson, who followed Larson into the Martinsville Speedway media center and overheard his answers, offered the opinion that, because of Larson’s recent success, “His days of flying commercial are just about over.” PHOTOS: KYLE LARSON THROUGH THE YEARS. Chloe bag serial numbers lookup.