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Kyle Larson will try to pull off ‘double duty’ again this year, after his 2024 attempt was thwarted by weather.
Kyle Larson, as the current NASCAR Cup Series points leader, believes that competing in the upcoming Indy 500 will bring more attention to stock car racing.
After an impressive victory at the AdventHealth 400 in Kansas Speedway, Larson now holds three wins this season, overtaking his teammate William Byron in the championship standings.
While Larson will participate in this weekend’s non-championship All-Stars Race, his main focus is on completing the ‘double’ during the Memorial Day weekend by racing in both the Indy 500 and the Coca Cola 600.
Larson views his participation in the Indy 500 as a positive representation of NASCAR in the historic motorsport event, aiming to maintain his strong performance.
His crew chief, Cliff Daniels, believes Larson’s momentum from recent races will translate to the Indy 500 and is confident in Larson’s ability to bounce back from setbacks efficiently.
With Larson’s consistent competitiveness and drive to improve, both he and his team are looking forward to the upcoming challenges and opportunities at hand.
