NASCAR star Kyle Larson had a whirlwind weekend, starting with an impressive performance in Indianapolis 500 qualifying, where he secured a second-row start by qualifying fifth. Larson, driving the No. 17 Arrow McLaren, described the experience as 'unreal' and 'fun'. Following this, he flew to North Wilkesboro Speedway for the NASCAR All-Star Race, where he achieved a top-five finish despite starting from the rear. Larson's ambitious plan to compete in both the Indy 500 and the Coca-Cola 600, known as 'The Double', faces potential logistical challenges, including weather conditions and the presence of former President Donald Trump at the Coca-Cola 600, which could affect his schedule. Rick Hendrick, Larson's team owner, acknowledged the difficulty of managing these logistics. Larson's attempt at 'The Double' has drawn significant attention, with NASCAR President Steve Phelps calling him a 'generational driver'.
What Larson can learn from past Indy 500-Coke 600 Doubles - via @ESPNMcGee #NASCAR #Indy500 https://t.co/oN8qIVMZrq
From earlier today: NASCAR Power Rankings: Can anyone unseat Kyle Larson? And for a little fun, I write about whether I could see these drivers doing an actual marathon (in the spirit of their motorsports marathon this weekend) https://t.co/Nf7MciHpIq
Kyle Larson has been adamant about soaking up the entire Indianapolis 500 experience as the NASCAR superstar prepares to make his debut in "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" on Memorial Day weekend. He didn't expect to find himself under an udder on... https://t.co/TlDKFFSTE7
#NASCARLive is back at 7 p.m. ET! What's on tap: ➡️ We hear why Kyle Larson’s peers think he’s the perfect guy for “The Double” ➡️ @DanielsCliff takes us behind the scenes of Larson’s weekend ➡️ @KyleRRickey helps us preview the Coca-Cola 600 #AskMRN | #NASCAR https://t.co/sszd14oZDQ
Filed to ESPN: IV bags, hallucinations and really, really needing to pee. What Kyle Larson can learn from past Indy 500-Coke 600 Double Duty attempts, as told by the racers who did it. https://t.co/ixbXKNr94R #Indy500 #NASCAR
Kyle Larson faces additional obstacles to completing historic IndyCar/NASCAR double Sunday https://t.co/OpdDvlHeKg
Kyle Larson faces additional obstacles to completing historic IndyCar/NASCAR double Sunday https://t.co/2YHEGTRZBC via @USATODAY
Trophy & taquila?👍 Yup! Find out tonight - 8 p.m. ET when Episode 2 of #WinnersCircle premieres from Airspeed with @23XIRacing 's @TylerReddick and his team featuring their @TALLADEGA win. I'll be hosting & you can tune in tonight on @RacingAmerica 24/7 Free Streaming Channel! https://t.co/uetSX4gMxC
Nothing is finalized, but it's sounding increasingly unlikely Kanaan will run the necessary special session (30-lap veteran refresher) to be cleared to stand-in for Kyle Larson, should rain delay the start of Sunday's 500 & Hendrick opt to send Larson to Charlotte, per source. https://t.co/Tqv27Jhere
“When I walk in Sunday morning & we look at all those cars & the crowd & the people & the legends of IndyCar racing – Penske & Andretti... I think I'll be a little bit intimidated." Emotions growing for Rick Hendrick in advance of Larson's 'Double.' https://t.co/KmXPKAu5PQ
So many things are in play this weekend for Kyle Larson, such as the weather in two different states. https://t.co/cx5ay6MtYH
Kyle Larson has starred so far at the #Indy500 with McLaren 🤩 But will it be one and done? What do Zak Brown and Rick Hendrick think? 🤔 Find out 👇 #INDYCAR https://t.co/nQRhanqckd
#NASCAR #IndyCar ... With so many things uncertain Sunday, could Kyle Larson be pulled from the Indy 500 to make it to Charlotte on time? Or could he miss the start of the Coke 600? Rick Hendrick and his team could have a tough decision. https://t.co/JO9CK5ib4W
Rick Hendrick said it would be "extremely hard" to pull Kyle Larson out of the Indy 500 if there is weather in order to get him to the Coke 600 on time. He explains who will make the decision and then talks about the difficulty if they have to make a decision. https://t.co/DXgdhKI0Qw
What a whirlwind Sunday for @KyleLarsonRacin 😅 A late strategy call left him with the freshest tires and running down the leaders @NWBSpeedway. 🗯️ "I thought for sure we'd win." Next up: The Double on Sunday 👀 https://t.co/FN93fHZz3T
#NASCAR News: Former President Donald Trump is currently planning on attending this weekend's #CocaCola600, which potentially adds another headache-inducing logistical obstacle for Kyle Larson and his hopes at completing the Memorial Day Double: https://t.co/hwlEvKjFP8
“(Larson’s) lost the margin of where we’d get there an hour or 45 minutes before the green in Charlotte. He has to have a perfect (500) to pull off the start of both.” Great read from @NateAtkins_ about the history & intricacies of executing ‘The Double’: https://t.co/JdL9Ocbd0J
Happy Tuesday! Today at 11am/ET Join @DanielleTrotta & @Jordan_Bianchi for “On Track” on @SiriusXMNASCAR Channel 90! They continue to break down The All-Star Race from @NorthWilksboro Plus much more! #NASCAR
“TMDJ Tuesday” edition of #TMDNASCAR ready to go: @ChaseBriscoe_14 “Behind the Wheel with @joeylogano on TMD” @SiriusXMNASCAR
Donald Trump's potential Coca-Cola 600 appearance could impact Kyle Larson's weekend double https://t.co/0zB0ptBnvr
Former President Donald Trump is making plans to attend the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, track officials apparently told WCNC Charlotte....(https://t.co/nBsHyxTiX2) It's unclear if Trump will make any appearances during the race or if he'll simply be a spectator.
🚨New: President Donald Trump is making plans to attend the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend. https://t.co/c2eWOUUe6L
#IndyCar … @IndyCaronNBC’s @nateryan with a good interview with Indianapolis 500 pole winner Scott McLaughlin https://t.co/X1DTQSY11U
BREAKING: Donald Trump is making plans to attend the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. https://t.co/GvE0KDTJ0w
Donald Trump Is Reportedly Planning To Attend The Coca-Cola 600 – And It Could Keep Kyle Larson From Making It To The Race On Time https://t.co/5lqn8MqJOc https://t.co/5lqn8MqJOc
Indicted Florida man who lost election to Joe Biden to attend Coca-Cola 600
#NASCAR #Indy500: Kyle Larson enters conversation with Max Verstappen as best drivers in the world: https://t.co/kOi3A11lfH
At 6pm/ET It’s #RaceHub on @FS1 Join @adam1alexander @Aric_Almirola @LarryMac28 as we break it all down from @NorthWilksboro All Star Race Weekend with “Winner’s Weekend” with @joeylogano Plus we’ll chat with @KyleLarsonRacin as he closes in on doing the @IMS @CLTMotorSpdwy…
Can’t begin to describe the high @KyleLarsonRacin was on after arriving from @IMS https://t.co/Rt0BpPjos3
Q&A: Indy 500 pole winner Scott McLaughlin on his record-breaking speed: ‘The closest you’ve ever felt to being a superhero’ https://t.co/PzK5BA8LNt https://t.co/vINM6mamNy
See the 2024 Indy 500 starting grid with Scott McLaughlin on the pole https://t.co/z9feyTZVbO https://t.co/CWgX1GuzJE
After qualifying 5th for his #Indy500 debut, @KyleLarsonRacin flew to North Wilkesboro for the #AllStarRace. Despite no laps and starting from the rear of the field, he still "thought for sure" he'd win after a late stop gave him a tire advantage. #NASCAR https://t.co/VM0C34kwY8
🗯️ "He is a generational driver. He's just that good." #NASCAR President Steve Phelps on @KyleLarsonRacin attempting the double this weekend at both @IMS and @CLTMotorSpdwy ⬇️ https://t.co/2IFO0xcj3o
Kyle Larson capped off a “fun” and “memorable” day with a top five run in the NASCAR All-Star Race. Comments from Larson and crew chief Cliff Daniels: https://t.co/U6LNtWM0Hg
From yesterday: Kyle Larson's whirlwind day (the first of two big whirlwind days over the next week) begins in Indy, ends in North Carolina @NASCARONFOX https://t.co/uvjKbOGcda
Encouraging @TeamHendrick's drivers to step outside their comfort zones and become bigger stars has been one of @JeffGordonWeb's main goals since he became vice chairman in 2022, a vision that's now hit a fresh high with @KyleLarsonRacin's #Indy500 quali. https://t.co/RcvVJ2hys0
NASCAR superstar Kyle Larson, valiant IndyCar rookie Nolan Siegel and Team Penske's "other" driver, Scott McLaughlin, stole the show at Indianapolis 500 qualifying - the fastest, most stressful day in American racing. https://t.co/35bc65qCN2
🗯️ “To be lined up on the second row is pretty unreal.” @KyleLarsonRacin shared his thoughts on qualifying fifth for his first ever #Indy500 with @ArrowMcLaren before flying to @NWBSpeedway for the All-Star race last night. https://t.co/ZFfq8ZUSYC
Happy Monday! At 11am/ET Join @DanielleTrotta & @LarryMac28 for “On Track” on @SiriusXMNASCAR Channel 90 as we break it all down and there’s plenty to break down, from The All-Star Race at @NorthWilksboro Plus @TylerReddick stops by to chat! #NASCAR
NASCAR star Kyle Larson looked like an Indianapolis 500 veteran Sunday, reaching the final round of pole qualifying and putting his No. 17 Arrow McLaren on the second row for his debut in “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” next weekend. https://t.co/OVkmROpXij
The first of two whirlwind days: Kyle Larson's whirlwind day begins in Indy, ends in North Carolina @NASCARONFOX https://t.co/uvjKbOGK2I