Larson ‘still has a lot to learn’ after impressive Indy 500 test showing
The 2021 NASCAR Cup champion completed 47 laps at the 2.5-mile superspeedway for the Arrow McLaren team before rain ended the test early. Kyle Larson achieved a best lap of 226.384 mph, placing him second behind Josef Newgarden. Larson, attempting ‘The Double,’ expressed satisfaction with the day’s progress and hoped for better weather the next day. Having completed the Rookie Orientation Programme, Larson focused on learning the nuances of traffic, feeling the effects of dirty air as his tires wore down. Larson emphasized the need to understand the characteristics of IndyCar racing and acknowledged the challenges of adapting to oval track dynamics compared to his dirt racing background.
