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Larsen Family Racing LFR is the home to NITRO CUT TIRES! Nitro Cuts has been around since the 2006. We can work any tire on the market to get it to its full potential.

we specialize in burris tires, but work all brands including maxxis, reapers, vegas and hoosiers. LFR is a midwest kart racing team that was started in 2004 known as Larsen Racing. Since its inception, the team started off as a kart racing team, which transitioned into a full size race car team, then back to a kart race team. For 2023 the organization has been renamed Larsen Family Racing with the addition of Gunnar Larsen who has been added to our "future driver development program." Please keep an eye out on the page as more updates are to follow.

Here is the aftermath of racing rwyb at Pontiac yesterday. This is what can happen when I decided to try and pass the le...
10/26/2026

Here is the aftermath of racing rwyb at Pontiac yesterday. This is what can happen when I decided to try and pass the leader, and the leader ran me down all the way into the infield burm. Seriously people, stop trying to block. Still managed to finish 2nd in the feature.

Things for us right now are extremely hectic, so our 2026 season has come to an end. We may try to do a race early 2027 indoors, but right now we need a break from racing. Thank you to all of our friends and family that have helped us this year. Thank you to Waller Racing Engines for unbelievable horsepower that has never let me down. And a special thank you to my wife and boys for putting up with me.

Below is a few stats from our 2026 season.

Number of tracks raced at: 6
States raced in: 4
Miles driven to races: close to 8,000 miles
Number of wins: Around 12
Amount spent on tires/racing: More then my wife knows
Claimed wins on burris, maxxis, and vega tires

Won the K3 Karting Clone Medium Championship

Gunnar got to race his Juice box kart in 3 different states and he claimed multiple 1st place finishes as well.

But most importantly, the fact that we have met so many new people this year and had the pleasure to race with or help so many people==PRICELESS

We look forward to coming out swinging in 2027!

Kart is all set for tomorrow's race at Bohmer's RT 66 Raceway. Finally get to bring out the big motor again. Come on out...
10/24/2026

Kart is all set for tomorrow's race at Bohmer's RT 66 Raceway. Finally get to bring out the big motor again. Come on out for a great show. This will be our last race of 2026.

If anyone needs prep or me to bring anything to the track, I need to know by tonight or forever hold your peace.

10/21/2026

Good morning race fans!!

Help wanted!!! I am looking for a helping hand this Sunday at Bohmers in Pontiac for their final race of the year. Includes basic duties, NO experience required! I will pay for your pitpass and food for the day.

Comment on here, or shoot me a message if interested

Would anyone be interested in running a rwyb class this sunday? We currently have 2. Would like to get a couple more. If...
10/20/2026

Would anyone be interested in running a rwyb class this sunday? We currently have 2. Would like to get a couple more. If a couple more RSVP, Nitro Cuts will help put up some money to win!

Points championships on the line!!! Scary checks, trailer treats for the kids (everyone please participate and bring candy/snacks for the kids to go trailer to trailer and collect), and great racing to finish off an amazing season!!! Please share and make this a great event for all!! πŸŽƒπŸ

If anyone needs tires or prep for this event, reach out ASAP. We have a really good track record of performing very well...
10/18/2026

If anyone needs tires or prep for this event, reach out ASAP. We have a really good track record of performing very well here with our program. I would love to help you with your program!

Points championships on the line!!! Scary checks, trailer treats for the kids (everyone please participate and bring candy/snacks for the kids to go trailer to trailer and collect), and great racing to finish off an amazing season!!! Please share and make this a great event for all!! πŸŽƒπŸ

10/11/2026

I wanna say a huge THANK YOU to all of the local racers this year. It has been an absolute blast to race with everyone and get the opportunity to help build your tire program. This season has had a ton of ups and downs, but thats all part of racing weekly on dirt tracks in the midwest where the weather and track conditions can change hour to hour. Nitro Cuts gained so many new friends and customers this season, and everyone seemed to really like what we have been doing. Congrats to all of the racers on their heat race wins and feature wins not just from last night, but from all season.

I have reached the point in my racing career where I get more joy out of hearing when a racer on our products wins, then I do when I win. It truly is an awesome feeling. It sounds like K3 has some awesome things in the works for 2027, and we can not wait to be a part of it all.

Congrats to all of the racers that picked up points championships for 2026 on Nitro products. There are a few of you, and it is absolutly amazing.

It anyone needs any tires or prep for the remainder of the season, or for indoor season, shoot me a message and I would love to work with you.

As for the #16 crew....we are hopping back in the hauler and headed out to Exit 7 Motorsports park for one final race to close out our 2026 season

Smoked a left front heim joint and spindle last night in heat 1. Tried to just salvage the night and make the best of it...
10/04/2026

Smoked a left front heim joint and spindle last night in heat 1. Tried to just salvage the night and make the best of it. Whole front end is already rebuilt and ready to rock for this weekends double header!

Good morning race fans!!Its race day!!We re getting ready to drop the kart on the scales for the final time for 2026. We...
10/03/2026

Good morning race fans!!

Its race day!!

We re getting ready to drop the kart on the scales for the final time for 2026. We race tonight at K3 Karting in Kankakee. Then next saturday we will be back at K3 for the final race, and we will be racing next Sunday at Exit 7 motorsports park for their Halloween Havoc event. That will close out our race season til at least after the new year.

So many people have complained that due to the weather they have not gotten to race much this year. I hate to tell ya, but that is BS!! There are so many awesome local tracks around us that have been holding some awesome racing action. Im not talking about money races. To me, big events are not worth it at all. Get out of your comfort zone, get out and try new places.

New set of White Maxxis set to kill for a customer in Indiana.As outdoor races are winding down in our area, lots of peo...
09/30/2026

New set of White Maxxis set to kill for a customer in Indiana.

As outdoor races are winding down in our area, lots of people are preparing for the indoor season. If anyone is gonna be needing Maxxis, Vegas, or Burris tires for races coming up, DO NOT wait! Reach out now so we can get you rolling.

Things slow way down during the winter, so I normally run inventory down. I prefer to order in tires as people need them so everyone can get the freshest tires possible instead of rubber thats been sitting on the shelf. I still have plenty instock, but dont wait.

I have been getting a ton of people messaging me about looking for used tires. As of this time, I do NOT have any used tires available.

The final race of the season for another local track. Very cool track with a great atmosphere.
09/28/2026

The final race of the season for another local track. Very cool track with a great atmosphere.

Attention in the Pits!!! ATTENTION IN THE PITS!! Due to my work schedule with harvest we are rescheduling the Halloween Spooktacular to Sunday October 11th. We are doing trunk or treat and a candy drop. But wait there is more we are having double features (double entry fee $50 total with two separate payouts) with an extra $50 to each feature winner from Phil Earnest for the Clones and $25 extra for each 500 feature winner. Thank you to those fellas and we would to to see you at the track.

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