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Kyle Larson encouraged by getting “more uncomfortable” at Phoenix test
On Monday, Kyle Larson, a 31-year-old Californian, tested an Indy car for the first time in 2024 and completed 172 laps at Phoenix Raceway. The test was moved up due to the threat of rain, which Larson had to mentally prepare for. He will drive a fourth entry for Arrow McLaren in the Indy 500 in partnership with Hendrick Motorsports, his NASCAR Cup Series team. Larson felt the test went smoothly, completing multiple sets of tires and practicing pit stops. He had a moment of almost spinning out but quickly recovered. Larson mentioned that the Indy car felt similar to the Cup car, just faster, and he is gradually getting closer to maximizing the car’s potential. Unfortunately, there were no other drivers to compare data with during the test.
