Kyle Larson, the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series champion, has made a significant impact in his debut at the Indianapolis 500. Larson posted a four-lap average speed of 232.788 mph, securing a spot in the Fast Six, which allows him to compete for the pole position. His remarkable performance places him provisionally in the top two rows for the race. Larson initially posted a speed of 232.563 mph, placing him in P6, and later clocked speeds of 233.071 mph and 233.453 mph. Despite the challenges of managing his schedule, Larson confirmed he will stay to make a run for the pole, even if it means cutting it close for his subsequent race at North Wilkesboro.
NASCAR champion @KyleLarsonRacin fastest of first 8 qualifiers in Indy 500 Top-12 qualifying.. will be one of 6 drivers to contend for pole position later today!
Alexander Rossi surpasses Larson's 4-lap average with a 233.071 mph run. Three drivers left in the fast 12. #Indy500
Kyle Larson. Good at racecar. #Indy500
It was the plans, but Larson confirms he'll stay to make a run at pole. "We'll be cutting things a little closer for North Wilkesboro, but I've done my studying for that and I think I'm ready." https://t.co/YdZ8W5QafW
Kyle Larson guaranteed to start on the first two rows for the Indy 500 next Sunday. He will run for the Indy 500 pole at 5:25 p.m. ET today, then leave for North Wilkesboro. https://t.co/7OubpPRt8C
NASCAR star Kyle Larson is certain of a spot in the first two rows of the 2024 Indy 500, and at the moment has the fastest time of qualifying (!!). Possible that'll be the #columncoming, but life moves fast out here. We shall see!
NASCAR ... Kyle Larson locks himself into Fast 6 & will go for the Indy 500 pole today. That will take place between 5:25-5:55 p.m. Larson's schedule has him leaving Indy by a helicopter at 6:15, flying to NC & arriving by helicopter at North Wilkesboro at 8. Green flag at 8:14
Wild watching Indy 500 qualifying and watch @KyleLarsonRacin drive into turn one on his first of four laps hitting 242 mph @PRNlive
Kyle Larson is so elite behind any wheel WOW. He’s now guaranteed to start somewhere on the first 2 rows in his first Indy 500. Insane! https://t.co/eSmvYlAWLQ
As an #Indy500 rookie, 2021 #NASCAR Cup champ @KyleLarsonRacin locks into the Fast 6! 🤯🔥 🎥 @IndyCaronNBC https://t.co/nDFX6GwnZN
Larson fastest of the seven drivers to attempt a time so far and indeed will fight for a top-six starting position in the #Indy500 in the Fast Six later today. https://t.co/hORjUJuEqG
Over at Indianapolis, Kyle Larson locks into the Fast Six pole round That's going to make getting to Wilkesboro awfully touch and go
Watching @KyleLarsonRacin Indy 500 Fast 12. @IndyCaronNBC That guy is amazing. "Getting the job done" they saying in booth! His speed.... 232.788 he advances.
Kyle Larson goes to the top in Indy 500 qualifying at 232.788 mph and locks himself into the Fast Six.
KYLE LARSON TO THE TOP! He's LOCKED IN TO THE FAST SIX! #Indy500 📺 : NBC and Peacock https://t.co/3Edh1WdAfb
Checkered Flag for @KyleLarsonRacin. The @ArrowMcLaren/ @TeamHendrick driver IS THE FASTEST DRIVER IN INDIANAPOLIS. He bumps Ryan Hunter-Reay from the Fast 6. ⏱️ 4 Lap Avg: 232.788 MPH 📍 Current Position: 1 🔗 Live Grid: https://t.co/7OPBRZ9cLn #Indy500 | @PPG https://t.co/n6XsvUM4WK
Larson goes to P1 after 7 cars. Final lap was 232.254 mph, brings his 4 lap average to 232.788 mph. He will move to the Fast 6, which makes his path to getting to Wilkesboro much more of a challenge. #indy500
Kyle Larson to the top of the board and he LOCKED INTO THE FAST 6! #Indy500 #IndyCar
Hell yes, @KyleLarsonRacin !!
And with a 4-lap average of 232.788 mph, @KyleLarsonRacin makes the Indy 500 Fast 6 on debut. Tops of the 7 so far. Hunter-Reay officially bumped out of Fast 6 contention. Sato on the bubble.
Lap 3 is 232.578 mph for Larson. Needs to bring it home strong on this final lap. Has a chance to go P1 for sure. #Indy500
232.872 mph on Lap 2 for Larson. Great start to this run for him. #indy500
WOW 233.453 mph on lap one for Larson. #Indy500
Kyle Larson is on track now in #Indy500 qualifying in the Fast 12 round.
Out on the midway at @NWBSpeedway… Larson fans at the Larson trailer watching #indy500 qualifying. https://t.co/4TASiFwFXi
FYI for my NASCAR friends: If you're not watching, Kyle Larson is up next for his Indy 500 qualifying run to try and make the Fast Six (and run for the pole). NBC.
THE FULL QUALIFYING RUN for Kyle Larson. The 2021 NASCAR champ puts himself in the provisional Fast 12 for his first #Indy500. 📺 : Peacock https://t.co/SEJ2GijPSA
2021 #NASCAR Cup Series champion and #Indy500 rookie @KyleLarsonRacin is looking fast in that @ArrowMcLaren! He’s solidly inside the #Fast12 right now. 🎥 @IndyCaronNBC https://t.co/EtkNAaNvrs
#NASCAR Cup Series points leader Kyle Larson posts the SIXTH-fastest lap in #Indy500 qualifying! Larson provisionally sits inside the Fast 12, which would advance to fight for the pole tomorrow.
Kyle Larson is in the provisional Fast 12 in SIXTH PLACE! 🔥 WHAT A QUALIFYING RUN. 📺 : #Indy500 quals on Peacock https://t.co/MHWVS54va5
Good laps for Kyle Larson. Sixth quickest right now in #Indy500 qualifying. #NASCAR
There’s a proper run for Kyle Larson. 232.563mph puts him P6! #Indy500 #IndyCar