[autotag]Kyle Larson[/autotag] looks like one of the best race car drivers in the world right now. After Larson’s first week of practice and qualifying in the NTT IndyCar Series, he will start in fifth place for the 2024 Indianapolis 500. It was a monster run as the NASCAR superstar. Larson is the second-highest driver outside the Team Penske camp, trailing teammate Alexander Rossi.
Following his final Indianapolis 500 qualifying run, the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series champion talked about the qualifying sessions. Larson praised Arrow McLaren and Hendrick Motorsports before flying out for the 2024 NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.
“This is just a great team, really,” Larson said. “They prepared an awesome race car that’s stuck to the racetrack, and also has speed. Qualifying went a lot better than I ever could have hoped or anticipated. I’m just proud of everybody at Arrow McLaren and Hendrick Motorsports that’s been involved in this. Now, it’s time to switch the mindset over to the heavy stock car and try and go figure out [North Wilkesboro Speedway].”
Larson will have two more practice sessions in Indianapolis before he runs his first Indianapolis 500. The Arrow McLaren driver has one practice on Monday afternoon and “Carb Day” on Friday. It will be a historic weekend for Larson as the challenge of driving 1,100 miles will be difficult. However, if there is one driver that can accomplish the feat, it’s Larson.
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