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Kyle Larson wants IndyCar drivers to sample NASCAR machinery, but is that logistically possible?
NASCAR Cup Series points leader Kyle Larson expressed his desire to see IndyCar drivers attempt the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 double in the future. Larson, driving for Hendrick Motorsports, is aiming to be the first driver to compete in these two major races on the same day since Kurt Busch in 2014. The 32-year-old will race in the Indy 500 with Arrow McLaren before flying to Charlotte to compete in NASCAR’s longest race the same evening. Larson’s attempt at ‘double duty’ in 2024 was thwarted by rain, causing the Cup Series race to be stopped before he could take over. Despite the challenges, Larson believes in the possibility of crossovers between series, acknowledging the logistics and equipment differences between IndyCar and NASCAR. Although perceived as different, Larson finds similarities between the two cars, noting their driving feel, aerodynamics, and sensation of speed. Larson will start 19th on the grid for the 109th running of the Indy 500.
