BREAKING: NASCAR star Kyle Larson officially confirms IndyCar drive for 2025
Kyle Larson, a NASCAR star, will once again compete in the Indianapolis 500, it has been revealed.
The Hendrick Motorsports driver is presently competing in the Cup Series playoffs, but it appears he is already planning for 2025.
Last year, Larson tried ‘the double’ by competing in both the Indy 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 on the same day, but his attempt failed.
Although he performed admirably at Indianapolis, qualifying fifth and winning the Indy 500 Rookie of the Year award, Larson’s NASCAR race in Charlotte was called off due to inclement weather.
Kyle Larson confirms ‘double’ attempt
Larson, plainly dissatisfied with his failed attempt at the double, recently stated that discussions were underway to make another attempt next season.
That has now been confirmed, as Hendrick Motorsports and Arrow McLaren have made an official announcement.
With the phrase ‘unfinished business’ circulating, Larson noted that his unsuccessful attempt at the double last year ‘certainly’ contributed to his determination to try again in 2025.
“Maybe if things went perfect this year and we got to run both and had a good finish in both, you know, I could have been content with being one and done but yeah, it didn’t go that way,” Larson told NASCAR’s reporter.
“I feel like I have always wanted to do the double.
“Yes, I’ve always wanted to race the Indy 500, don’t get me wrong, but I’m just a racer.” So I wanted to do two races in one day, but we didn’t manage to do it this year.
“So, yeah, it was very important for me to try and get to do it again this year and thankfully to Rick Hendrick and Hendrick Automotive Group and Aaron McLaren, we’re able to do that next year.”
