During the Indianapolis 500 Open Test, NASCAR star Kyle Larson showcased his adaptability and speed, securing the second-fastest lap time. Larson, participating as a veteran driver after completing the rookie orientation program, recorded a lap at 226.384 mph, just behind Team Penske's Josef Newgarden who led the session with a top speed of 228.811 mph. The test session, which was expanded due to the threat of inclement weather, saw a total of 1,328 laps run among 34 cars from 9am-6:30pm on Wednesday. Despite the day's efforts, rain eventually led to the cancellation of the remainder of the day's testing. Larson's performance, particularly after his recent success in the NASCAR Cup Series, underscores his potential in the IndyCar arena. His involvement in the Indy 500 testing not only highlights his versatility as a driver but also his commitment to learning and adapting to different racing formats.
βIβd feel way overwhelmed if I was doing that right now.β Instead of taking on his Rookie Orientation Program less than 6 weeks before Indy 500 qualifying, @KyleLarsonRacin went & logged the 2nd-fastest lap of the Open Test today. https://t.co/x4vKTBRmHa
Each time Kyle Larson gets in the Indy car, he checks a learning lesson off the checklist, and Wednesday's open test was no different. https://t.co/rDerzlMRCY
Top NASCAR driver Kyle Larson uses Indianapolis 500 testing to learn on the fly https://t.co/JA8VElSpmJ
.@KyleLarsonRacin was strong in Wednesday's #Indy500 Open Test, and still learned a lot despite the abbreviated session. He described the dirty air as a "pretty crazy kind of feeling," noting one moment when he ended up in the wake of @josefnewgarden. https://t.co/8fG3vMj12z
βI sure hope we run into that issue, but the All-Star race pays $1 million to win, so I think that would be hard for anyone to turn down.β @KyleLarsonRacin learned a lot in less than 50 laps in the Indy 500 Open Test. His May schedule is still unclear. https://t.co/x4vKTBRmHa
Who's on the rise this week? π A look at our #SXMOnTrack Stock Market leaving @MartinsvilleSwy from @DanielleTrotta and @LarryMac28 π https://t.co/KLLkkgcJn2
Kyle Larson was second fastest in Wednesday's Indianapolis 500 test at 226.384mph https://t.co/ypSKjAWoZf
FEATURE: @KyleLarsonRacin's @MartinsvilleSwy performance showcased a consistency that he's been looking for since the Next Gen era began. #NASCAR Read more from @Cole_Cusumano_: https://t.co/2Ojl37aexV
Obligatory caveats of tow laps and on-boarding days but Josef Newgarden and Kyle Larson posted the fastest laps on Day One of the Indianapolis 500 open test. https://t.co/Yom4o76OB2
Team Penske IndyCar driver Josef Newgarden went quickest on the first day of the Indianapolis 500 Open Test, before rain cut proceedings short, as #NASCAR star Kyle Larson impressed in second for Arrow McLaren π€© Full report β¬οΈ https://t.co/4RyrgCGWZ4
Indianapolis 500 Open Test Practice 2 https://t.co/HifB3BTCfh
.@IndyCar says the rest of today's Indy 500 testing has been canceled. We'll try again tomorrow.
Saturday: Polesitter at Martinsville in the #NASCAR Cup Series. Sunday: P2 in the Cup race at Martinsville. Tuesday: P2 in #Indy500 open testing. Kyle Larson, folks. https://t.co/cI1CYf2GfQ
Presently have run 1,328 laps among the 34 cars so far today (an average of 39 each). Though Friday is technically a rain out date, I'm told it's a longshot last resort, due to teams needing to get cars ready for Long Beach & this being one of two off weekends until mid-June.
Checkered flag on the ROP/veteran refresher-only session. Track open for all cars. Rasmussen, Siegel & Simpson done with ROP. Fittipaldi & Andretti finished their refreshers. Legge just 1 lap to run at 215+ to complete her refresher & can do so with the full field on-track.
Indianapolis 500 Open Test 1 https://t.co/ojguHRV6mA
2021 #NASCAR Cup Series champ @KyleLarsonRacin is making laps at @IMS today in preparation for the #INDY500. π @ArrowMcLaren @TeamHendrick π₯ @IndyCar https://t.co/SSpvcIgp0Q
Get excited, race fans. Kyle Larson is fast early in the Indianapolis Open Test. πΊ : Peacock π₯: INDYCAR https://t.co/P4dQzwpLNk
Kyle Larson is getting his 2024 Indy 500 bid off to a great start. P2 on Wednesday morning. Hopefully weather cooperates to allow Larson and the other 33 drivers to take to the track this afternoon. https://t.co/Q7egYvk6b5
With back-to-back top fives, @chaseelliott and the @Hendrick9Team seem to be heating up for the summer months. π―οΈ "I feel like it's been better [...] hopefully have one go our way at some point." Is that win right around the corner for #NASCAR's Most Popular Driver? β¬οΈ https://t.co/K7AEfPfBFd
#NASCAR-ish News: @KyleLarsonRacin, who turned an average speed of 226.384 mph, was second-fastest in Wednesday's veteran oval driver portion of Indy 500 Open Testing. Pending weather, Larson will return to the track at 1:00 PM ET on Wednesday: https://t.co/HfNpKV4iz9
Kyle Larson is on track the next two days at #Indy500, with coverage on Peacock. He just sent the second fastest lap in the morning veteran warmup.
Draft or not, @KyleLarsonRacin just set the 2nd-fastest lap time in this morningβs veteran session thus far β 226.384 mph. At the moment, defending 500 winner @josefnewgarden is atop the timing charts (228.811 mph).
In honor of @WilliamByron's win at @MartinsvilleSwy, four decades after the first win for @TeamHendrick, #SrigleyStats is taking a deep dive into the winningest organization in the history of the #NASCAR Cup Series. π₯πππ π π’π₯π from @joe_srigley π https://t.co/Sc9y1GsLQv
Indy 500 open test is underway. https://t.co/xcuJ4grfUF
Indy 500 open test underway today ... Watch it all on @peacock https://t.co/bksy7RAofp
Cars are rolling off pit lane to run their install laps on the @IMS oval. In a few minutes, weβll have 28 drivers turning laps as part of the veteran session until 11am.
Indy 500 testing is today and tomorrow. Larson is considered a "veteran" driver since he already completed the rookie orientation program so he would be in the veteran group. They are hoping to about to get started. Stream is on Peacock. https://t.co/GdsDvZLqLA
Soon @KyleLarsonRacin will be on track here @IMS. https://t.co/OH09SJUBnn
From yesterday: NASCAR Power Rankings: William Byron vaults to the top with 3 season wins @NASCARONFOX https://t.co/891QE0efOc
LIVE testing ahead of the 108th Indy 500 starts today! π₯ π₯οΈ Sky Sports F1 from 2pm today and 3pm on Thursday! https://t.co/qD3XwnYdP4
LIVE testing ahead of the 108th Indy 500 starts today!π₯ π₯οΈ Sky Sports F1 from 2pm today and 3pm on Thursday! https://t.co/dXgOuvk0oc
Weβre ready, are you? The @F1 Sim Racing World Championship is back and MoneyGram Haas F1 Team Esports is ready to recommence battle! π #HaasF1 #F1Esports https://t.co/teZdOHoXeo
Kyle Larson to test for Indianapolis 500 this week https://t.co/cFOfkAgt5j
This team's winning ways run deep. @CoreyLaJoie and @SkipFlores review a special weekend for @TeamHendrick. https://t.co/c49QiWMHl9
#NASCAR ... Plenty of upheaval in this week's Power Rankings by @JohnNewby_ , including a new No. 1 and three new drivers in the Top 10. https://t.co/PwL85FeAg2
F1 Sim Racing is back π€© Catch up on all things @MercedesF1Esp ahead of tomorrow's first day of racing π
#4TiresAndFuel: @TeamHendrick and @JoeGibbsRacing are setting the pace in the #NASCAR Cup Series this season, both on the racetrack and pit road, as was displayed prominently Sunday at @MartinsvilleSwy. π₯πππ π π’π₯π from @BoziTatarevic π https://t.co/VCRIJpcNUW
(Weather/schedule) NEWS for Indy 500 Open Testing tomorrow: Due to the threat of inclement weather, Wednesday's schedule has been expanded from 11am-6pm to 9am-6:30pm. 9-9:05am: Install laps (All cars) 9:05-11am: Veterans 11am-1pm: Rookies & vet refreshers 1-6:30pm: All cars
POWER RANKINGS: A big-time comeback performance from Ryan Blaney saw the No. 12 finish inside the top five at Martinsville Speedway. Where the 2023 Cup Series champ sits with Texas on deck, per @Pat_DeCola β¬οΈ #NASCAR https://t.co/eaBvIMsu5o
1οΈβ£2οΈβ£ Ryan Blaney has been great for most of 2024 so far but hasn't yet found Victory Lane. βοΈ Here's why the reigning champ's title defense might be about to start shining bright. #NASCAR.com Power Rankings β¬οΈ https://t.co/HtTojVqPhS