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25-05-2025
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'Easy mistake to make': Kyle Larson's Indy 500 run ends with a crash ahead of Coca-Cola 600
INDIANAPOLIS — Kyle Larson's effort to run the Indianapolis 500-NASCAR double got off to a bumpy start. Larson spun out in Turn 2 on a Lap 86 restart, collecting Sting Ray Robb and Kyffin Simpson and knocking them out of the race. Advertisement 'We were punched up on the restart and I was really pissed at Takuma (Sato) in front of me. I got tight behind him and as I peeked left, the nose crabbed and I spun,' Larson said. 'Made a mistake on pit road and it compounds from there. You feel like you need to catch up and that was probably the wrong thing to do and got a little too overzealous.' While the pack checked up following a hectic restart, Larson downshifted as he entered Turn 2 behind Sato. The No. 17 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet lost control and spun, hitting Simpson on his way to the Turn 2 wall. Simpson spun after his contact with Larson, sending the No. 8 Chip Ganassi Racing Honda to the wall. While Simpson's car spun, Robb ran out of race track and brushed the wall on the exit of Turn 2 as he tried to avoid the spinning Simpson. 'I hate that I caused that crash (and) that others got collected in it,' Larson said. 'I hate it for Arrow McLaren and Rick Hendrick.' Advertisement How to watch: NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 start time, where to watch, how to stream That wall contact damaged Robb's suspension, causing the No. 77 Juncos Hollinger Racing Chevrolet to spin multiple times before hitting the tire barrier at the start of the backstretch on the inside of the track. Robb empathized with Larson. 'It's an easy mistake to make. Cold track, long running stints, marbles on the inside, cold tires on a restart and mixed conditions to make it tough,' Robb said. 'I think that with him getting loose, I thought he saved it there for a second but these cars are tricky. The added weight of the hybrid here seems like it's put some hindrance in some of the driving abilities.' Larson was not a factor after starting 19th. He stalled the car on a Lap 25 pit stop. He finished 27th. Advertisement The 32-year-old Cup star was taking a second crack at the double — competing at Indy and in the NASCAR Cup Coca-Cola 600 in Charlotte, North Carolina, on the same day. He raced on the 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval in 2024, finishing 18th after a pit-road speeding penalty dropped him from fifth place. However, a 4-hour rain delay in Indianapolis made him late for Charlotte. The Cup race had already begun and, when he got there, rain had stopped that race, so he never got in the car. He qualified second for the Cup race on Saturday. Larson had an eventful couple of weeks at Indianapolis, narrowly avoiding a spinning car, crashing in practice and qualifying for the 19th starting spot. Advertisement Larson hopes Charlotte offers him solace after his disappointment at the Speedway. 'We put a lot into making this effort possible so (I'm) bummed out but we'll try to mentally move on from here quickly and get to Charlotte,' Larson said. 'The best therapy is to just get back behind the wheel, so thankfully I only have a few hours until I'll be back behind the wheel. Once we crank the engines up there, hopefully I'll forget about it.' Kyle Larson's Indy 500-NASCAR weekend schedule Today, May 25: Indy 500 starts at 12:45 p.m. ET; NASCAR Cup Coca-Cola 600 starts at 6 p.m. Now to watch NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 Watch the NASCAR Cup Coke 600 with a 30-day Amazon Prime trial Who raced in both Indy 500 and NASCAR on same day? Larson is the sixth driver to attempt the Double, though just four have driven in both on the same day: Advertisement John Andretti : 1994 , 10th at Indy, 36th in Cup. Robby Gordon : ' 97 , Indy was postponed by rain; 2000 , 6th at Indy, 35th in Cup; '02 : 8th at Indy, 16 in Cup; '03 , 22nd at Indy, 17th in Cup; '04 , stepped out of Indy during a rain delay in favor of Jaques Lazier, finished 20th in Cup. Tony Stewart : 1999 , 9th at Indy, 4th in Cup; 2001 , 6th at Indy, 3rd in Cup, becoming the first driver to complete 1,100 miles. Kurt Busch : 2014 , 6th at Indy, 18th in Cup. Davy Jones tried in 1995, but he failed to qualify for the Cup race. This story was updated to add a video. This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: 2025 Indy 500 results: Kyle Larson finishes 27th in Indy 500-porton of Double
Indianapolis Star
25-05-2025
- Automotive
- Indianapolis Star
Kyle Larson's Indy 500 run ends with a crash on Lap 91 ahead of Coca-Cola 600
INDIANAPOLIS -- Kyle Larson's effort to run the Indianapolis 500-NASCAR double got off to a bumpy start. Larson spun out in Turn 2 on a Lap 86 restart, collecting Sting Ray Robb and Kyffin Simpson and knocking them out of the race. "I got loose and kind of all over the place," Larson said on the Fox broadcast. "Just hate that I got a little cutesy on that restart and caused the crash." While the pack checked up following a hectic restart, Larson downshifted as he entered Turn 2 behind Takuma Sato. The No. 17 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet lost control and spun, hitting Kyffin Simpson on his way to the Turn 2 wall. Simpson spun after his contact with Larson, sending the No. 8 Chip Ganassi Racing Honda to the wall. While Simpson's car spun, Sting Ray Robb ran out of race track and brushed the wall on the exit of Turn 2 as he tried to avoid the spinning Simpson. That wall contact damaged Robb's suspension, causing the No. 77 Juncos Hollinger Racing Chevrolet to spin multiple times before hitting the tire barrier at the start of the backstretch on the inside of the track. Larson was not a factor after starting 19th. He stalled the car on a Lap 25 pit stop. He is currently 27th. A disastrous pit stop for Kyle Larson and the No. 17 team. #Indy500 The 32-year-old Cup star was taking a second crack at the double — competing at Indy and in the NASCAR Cup Coca-Cola 600 in Charlotte, North Carolina, on the same day. He raced on the 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval in 2024, finishing 18th after a pit-road speeding penalty dropped him from fifth place. However, a 4-hour rain delay in Indianapolis made him late for Charlotte. The Cup race had already begun and, when he got there, rain had stopped that race, so he never got in the car. He qualified second for the Cup race on Saturday. Larson had an eventful couple of weeks at Indianapolis, narrowly avoiding a spinning car, crashing in practice and qualifying for the 19th starting spot. Today, May 25: Indy 500 starts at 12:45 p.m. ET; NASCAR Cup Coca-Cola 600 starts at 6 p.m. Watch the NASCAR Cup Coke 600 with a 30-day Amazon Prime trial
Indianapolis Star
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- Indianapolis Star
How did Kyle Larson do during Carb Day Indy 500 practice?
INDIANAPOLIS — Kyle Larson completed preparations for his second Indianapolis 500 with Friday's Carb Day practice, coming in at No. 26 on the leaderboard with a top lap of 221.779 mph. He turned 65 laps. The 32-year-old NASCAR star is scheduled to start 19th after an eventful week of practice that included a near miss and a crash. Larson is taking a second crack at the double — competing at Indy and in the NASCAR Cup Coca-Cola 600 in Charlotte, North Carolina, on the same day, May 25. He raced on the 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval in 2024, finishing 18th after a pit-road speeding penalty dropped him from fifth place. However, a 4-hour rain delay in Indianapolis made him late for Charlotte. The Cup race had already begun and, when he got there, rain had stopped that race, so he never got in the car. Today, May 23: Indy 500 Carb Day practice, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, May 24: NASCAR Cup Coca-Cola 600 qualifying, 2:40-3:30 p.m. Sunday, May 25: Indy 500 starts at 12:45 p.m. ET; NASCAR Cup Coca-Cola 600 starts at 6 p.m. Full starting grid: A complete guide to the 33-car lineup for the 2025 Indianapolis 500
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14-05-2025
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NASCAR star Kyle Larson practices for 2025 Indianapolis 500 today, 5/14/25
Kyle Larson is preparing for the "Double" — racing the Indianapolis 500 and NASCAR Cup's Coca-Cola 600 on the same day, May 25. Larson completed 107 laps Wednesday in Indy 500 practice on the 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval with a top lap of 223.985 mph. Advertisement Cup star Joey Logano visited IMS on Wednesday, calling Larson a "freak of nature." Logano said he's not considering doing the "Double" because he doesn't want to divide his attention between Indy and Cup cars. This is Larson's second attempt at the "Double." Weather fouled up his 2024 effort. A 4-hour rain delay pushed the Indy 500 start into late afternoon, and he finished 18th. He traveled to Charlotte, North Carolina, for the Cup Coca-Cola 600, which had already begun. However, rain washed out that race early, and he never got in the car. Larson has made it clear that Cup is his priority this year. If he makes the Fast Six in qualifying Sunday afternoon, he will miss it to get to North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, for the NASCAR All-Star Race and the chance of a $1 million prize. On race day, he has said he will make sure to get to Charlotte for the Cup race, even if it means leaving the Indy 500 early. Wednesday wrap-up: Indy 500 practice, top speeds at Speedway Kyle Larson 2025 Indy 500, NASCAR schedule (All times ET) Advertisement Thursday, May 15: Indy 500 practice, noon-6 p.m. Friday, May 16: Indy 500 practice, noon-6 p.m.; NASCAR All-Star practice, 5:05-6 p.m. Saturday, May 17: Indy 500 qualifying, 11 a.m.-5:50 p.m.; NASCAR Cup All-Star heat races, stargin at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, May 18: Indy 500 qualifying, 1-6:55 p.m.; NASCAR Cup All-Star Open and All-Star Race, action starting at 5:20 p.m., North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. Monday, May 19: Indy 500 practice, 1-3 p.m. Friday, May 23: Indy 500 Carb Day practice, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, May 24: NASCAR Cup Coca-Cola 600 qualifying, 2:40-3:30 p.m. Sunday, May 25: Indy 500 starts at 12:45 p.m. ET; NASCAR Cup Coca-Cola 600 starts at 6 p.m. Who raced in both Indy 500 and NASCAR on same day? Larson is the sixth driver to attempt the Double, though just four have driven in both on the same day: Advertisement John Andretti: 1994, 10th at Indy, 36th in Cup. Robby Gordon: '97, Indy was postponed by rain; 2000, 6th at Indy, 35th in Cup; '02: 8th at Indy, 16 in Cup; '03, 22nd at Indy, 17th in Cup; '04, stepped out of Indy during a rain delay in favor of Jaques Lazier, finished 20th in Cup. Tony Stewart: 1999, 9th at Indy, 4th in Cup; 2001, 6th at Indy, 3rd in Cup, becoming the first driver to complete 1,100 miles. Kurt Busch: 2014, 6th at Indy, 18th in Cup. Davy Jones tried in 1995, but he failed to qualify for the Cup race. This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Kyle Larson Indy 500 practice speed today at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Indianapolis Star
14-05-2025
- Automotive
- Indianapolis Star
NASCAR star Kyle Larson practices for 2025 Indianapolis 500 today, 5/14/25
Kyle Larson is preparing for the "Double" — racing the Indianapolis 500 and NASCAR Cup's Coca-Cola 600 on the same day, May 25. Larson completed 107 laps Wednesday in Indy 500 practice on the 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval with a top lap of 223.985 mph. Cup star Joey Logano visited IMS on Wednesday, calling Larson a "freak of nature." Logano said he's not considering doing the "Double" because he doesn't want to divide his attention between Indy and Cup cars. This is Larson's second attempt at the "Double." Weather fouled up his 2024 effort. A 4-hour rain delay pushed the Indy 500 start into late afternoon, and he finished 18th. He traveled to Charlotte, North Carolina, for the Cup Coca-Cola 600, which had already begun. However, rain washed out that race early, and he never got in the car. Larson has made it clear that Cup is his priority this year. If he makes the Fast Six in qualifying Sunday afternoon, he will miss it to get to North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, for the NASCAR All-Star Race and the chance of a $1 million prize. On race day, he has said he will make sure to get to Charlotte for the Cup race, even if it means leaving the Indy 500 early. Wednesday wrap-up: Indy 500 practice, top speeds at Speedway (All times ET) Thursday, May 15: Indy 500 practice, noon-6 p.m. Friday, May 16: Indy 500 practice, noon-6 p.m.; NASCAR All-Star practice, 5:05-6 p.m. Saturday, May 17: Indy 500 qualifying, 11 a.m.-5:50 p.m.; NASCAR Cup All-Star heat races, stargin at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, May 18: Indy 500 qualifying, 1-6:55 p.m.; NASCAR Cup All-Star Open and All-Star Race, action starting at 5:20 p.m., North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. Monday, May 19: Indy 500 practice, 1-3 p.m. Friday, May 23: Indy 500 Carb Day practice, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, May 24: NASCAR Cup Coca-Cola 600 qualifying, 2:40-3:30 p.m. Sunday, May 25: Indy 500 starts at 12:45 p.m. ET; NASCAR Cup Coca-Cola 600 starts at 6 p.m. Larson is the sixth driver to attempt the Double, though just four have driven in both on the same day: John Andretti: 1994, 10th at Indy, 36th in Cup. Robby Gordon: '97, Indy was postponed by rain; 2000, 6th at Indy, 35th in Cup; '02: 8th at Indy, 16 in Cup; '03, 22nd at Indy, 17th in Cup; '04, stepped out of Indy during a rain delay in favor of Jaques Lazier, finished 20th in Cup. Tony Stewart: 1999, 9th at Indy, 4th in Cup; 2001, 6th at Indy, 3rd in Cup, becoming the first driver to complete 1,100 miles. Kurt Busch: 2014, 6th at Indy, 18th in Cup.
