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Watch Mario Andretti talk about Kyle Larson attempting ‘The Double” in 2024

Watch Mario Andretti talk about Kyle Larson attempting “The Double” in 2024. You don’t want to miss this amazing piece with Andretti!

[autotag]Kyle Larson[/autotag] is attempting “The Double” in the 2024 Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600 on May 26, and it couldn’t have started much better. Larson really impressed in the opening week of practice and qualifying, as he will start in fifth place alongside teammate Alexander Rossi and Santino Ferrucci. It was a very impressive effort by the NASCAR superstar.

After Larson put down a great four-lap average during the Fast 6, he hopped in a helicopter, went to the 2024 NASCAR All-Star Race, and finished in fourth place. However, one of the coolest moments of the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series champion’s week came during the FS1 pre-race show as he was interviewed before the All-Star Race.

NASCAR on FOX revealed a piece with [autotag]Mario Andretti[/autotag] talking about Larson attempting “The Double” on May 26. It was a special video that touched the heart of the Hendrick Motorsports driver. Below, you can watch the entire piece with Andretti.

It was an incredible moment for Larson, who is poised to have more over the next week. Larson is a generational talent, and even Andretti has taken notice of what he is trying to accomplish in the 2024 Indianapolis 500.

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2024 Indianapolis 500 qualifying results for Day 1, Fast 12

Check out the 2024 Indianapolis 500 qualifying results from Day 1, including the drivers in the Fast 12 and Last Round Shootout!

The first day of qualifying for the 2024 Indianapolis 500 is complete, and it was intense. Arrow McLaren and Chevy had several engine issues, while Rinus VeeKay had a big crash in the early morning. Team Penske led the way in the NTT IndyCar Series, but the remaining competitors had a very stressful day at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

In the final moments, VeeKay withdrew his time with a chance of missing the top 30 spots; however, the driver of the No. 21 car put together a sensational run that bumped Colton Herta from the Fast 12. Now, the top 12 drivers will push for Fast 6, and four drivers will look to make the show in the Last Row Shootout.

The full 2024 Indianapolis 500 qualifying results from Day 1 are available below.

2024 Indianapolis 500 qualifying results from Day 1

  1. No. 12 Will Power
  2. No. 3 Scott McLaughlin
  3. No. 2 Josef Newgarden
  4. No. 7 Alexander Rossi
  5. No. 27 Kyle Kirkwood
  6. No. 17 Kyle Larson (R)
  7. No. 60 Felix Rosenqvist
  8. No. 14 Santino Ferrucci
  9. No. 75 Takuma Sato
  10. No. 5 Pato O’Ward
  11. No. 21 Rinus VeeKay
  12. No. 23 Ryan Hunter-Reay
  13. No. 26 Colton Herta
  14. No. 10 Alex Palou
  15. No. 5 Callum Ilott
  16. No. 11 Marcus Armstrong (R)
  17. No. 20 Ed Carpenter
  18. No. 4 Kyffin Simpson (R)
  19. No. 98 Marco Andretti
  20. No. 06 Helio Castroneves
  21. No. 9 Scott Dixon
  22. No. 78 Agustin Canapino
  23. No. 41 Sting Ray Robb
  24. No. 33 Christian Rasmussen (R)
  25. No. 66 Tom Bloomqvist (R)
  26. No. 77 Romain Grosjean
  27. No. 8 Linus Lundqvist (R)
  28. No. 45 Christian Lungaard
  29. No. 24 Conor Daly
  30. No. 30 Pietro Fittipaldi

(Last Row Shootout)

  • No. 28 Marcus Ericsson
  • No. 15 Graham Rahal
  • No. 51 Katherine Legge
  • No. 18 Nolan Siegel

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Kyle Larson, Scott Dixon, more suffer issues in 2024 Indianapolis 500 qualifying

Kyle Larson, Scott Dixon, and others suffer issues in the first 2024 Indianapolis 500 qualifying session. Check out happened to Larson!

The first qualifying session for the 2024 Indianapolis 500 is underway, and several drivers are having issues. It started with Rinus VeeKay, who wrecked his No. 21 car after a great draw. Then, Kyle Larson bailed out of his final lap as it appeared his No. 17 car suffered a mechanical issue, only to discover nothing was wrong.

In the meantime, Larson’s teammate Pato O’Ward was pulled from the qualifying line, which means he will have to wait until the first round is over to put in a lap time. The hits kept coming for Arrow McLaren as Callum Ilott’s time was disallowed for a non-compliant left rear wheel offset. Needless to say, it has been a rough day for Arrow McLaren.

Finally, Chip Ganassi Racing announced that Scott Dixon will not make their drawn spot for qualifying after an engine change this morning. It has been a drama-filled morning of qualifying, with Team Penske currently holding the top 3 spots. The first qualifying day continues until 5:50 p.m. ET and can be watched on Peacock.

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Kyle Larson addresses possibility of running 2025 Indianapolis 500

Kyle Larson addresses the possibility of running the 2025 Indianapolis 500. What did Larson say about the possibility of a second attempt?

[autotag]Kyle Larson[/autotag] will attempt “The Double” in 2024 as he competes in the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600. It would be 1,100 miles in one day, which hasn’t been attempted since Kurt Busch in 2014. However, this might not be Larson’s only attempt at the Indianapolis 500, as he has the option to run it again in 2025.

In an interview with FOX Sports’ Bob Pockrass, the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series champion addressed the possibility of running the 2025 Indianapolis 500 after he was asked how many times he’ll run the event.

“I don’t. I’ve heard two years,” Larson said. “But, I really just want to see how this year goes first — because if it scares the [expletive] out of me, I don’t know if I’m going to want to do it again. But I don’t know. We’ll see. Really, I’ve just got to kind of evaluate how the first year goes, I think they have the second year lined up, probably, if I wanted to do it. But we’ll see.”

Larson will have the option to run the 2025 Indianapolis 500, but it’s a time-consuming and treacherous event. The Hendrick Motorsports driver will have a better idea after his time in Indianapolis and Charlotte is over. Either way, it will be very cool to watch Larson attempt one of racing’s biggest feats, as the possibility of this happening again is uncertain.

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IndyCar completes third practice for 2024 Indianapolis 500, full results

IndyCar has completed the third practice for the 2024 Indianapolis 500. Check out the full results, including lap times and difference!

The third practice of the 2024 Indianapolis 500 had some crazy moments. Linus Lundqvist and Marcus Ericsson suffered two big wrecks that knocked them out of the session. Lundqvist spun exiting Turn 2 and slammed the wall, while Ericsson’s accident occurred in Turn 4. Thankfully, both drivers were seen and released by the infield care center.

NTT IndyCar Series drivers got several laps under their belts on Wednesday, including Conor Daly, who led the way with 86 laps. [autotag]Pato O’Ward[/autotag] led the field with a hot lap of 228.861 miles per hour and a total of 56 laps. Kyle Larson, who is attempting “The Double,” placed 25th at 222.805 miles per hour on Wednesday.

Below, you can look at the results of the third 2024 Indianapolis 500 practice on May 16.

2024 Indianapolis 500 Practice 4 results:

  1. No. 5 Pato O’Ward, Time: 39.3252 seconds, Diff: —–
  2. No. 3 Scott McLaughlin, Time: 39.5925 seconds, Diff: 0.2673 seconds
  3. No. 10 Alex Palou, Time: 39.6624 seconds, Diff: 0.3372 seconds
  4. No. 26 Colton Herta, Time: 39.6776 seconds, Diff: 0.3524 seconds
  5. No. 2 Josef Newgarden, Time: 39.7029 seconds, Diff: 0.3777 seconds
  6. No. 98 Marco Andretti, Time: 39.7257 seconds, Diff: 0.4005 seconds
  7. No. 8 Linus Lundqvist (R), Time: 39.7771 seconds, Diff: 0.4519 seconds
  8. No. 20 Ed Carpenter, Time: 39.8028 seconds, Diff: 0.4776 seconds
  9. No. 12 Will Power, Time: 39.8804 seconds, Diff: 0.5552 seconds
  10. No. 9 Scott Dixon, Time: 39.8872 seconds, Diff: 0.5620 seconds
  11. No. 24 Conor Daly, Time: 39.8914 seconds, Diff: 0.5662 seconds
  12. No. 6 Callum Ilott, Time: 39.9773 seconds, Diff: 0.6521 seconds
  13. No. 06 Helio Castroneves, Time: 39.9900 seconds, Diff: 0.6648 seconds
  14. No. 23 Ryan Hunter-Reay, Time: 40.0104 seconds, Diff: 0.6852 seconds
  15. No. 11 Marcus Armstrong (R), Time: 40.0396 seconds, Diff: 0.7144 seconds
  16. No. 77 Romain Grosjean, Time: 40.0668 seconds, Diff: 0.7416 seconds
  17. No. 7 Alexander Rossi, Time: 40.0676 seconds, Diff: 0.7424 seconds
  18. No. 28 Marcus Ericsson, Time: 40.0727 seconds, Diff: 0.7475 seconds
  19. No. 60 Felix Rosenqvist, Time: 40.1406 seconds, Diff: 0.8154 seconds
  20. No. 27 Kyle Kirkwood, Time: 40.1462 seconds, Diff: 0.8210 seconds
  21. No. 21 Rinus VeeKay, Time: 40.1617 seconds, Diff: 0.8365 seconds
  22. No. 14 Santino Ferrucci, Time: 40.2778 seconds, Diff: 0.9526 seconds
  23. No. 75 Takuma Sato, Time: 40.2802 seconds, Diff: 0.9550 seconds
  24. No. 51 Katherine Legge, Time: 40.2860 seconds, Diff: 0.9608 seconds
  25. No. 17 Kyle Larson (R), Time: 40.3941 seconds, Diff: 1.0689 seconds
  26. No. 78 Agustin Canapino, Time: 40.3979 seconds, Diff: 1.0727 seconds
  27. No. 15 Graham Rahal, Time: 40.4187 seconds, Diff: 1.0935 seconds
  28. No. 4 Kyffin Simpson (R), Time: 40.4564 seconds, Diff: 1.1312 seconds
  29. No. 66 Tom Blomqvist (R), Time: 40.4732 seconds, Diff: 1.1480 seconds
  30. No. 45 Christian Lungaard, Time: 40.5294 seconds, Diff: 1.2042 seconds
  31. No. 30 Pietro Fittipaldi, Time: 40.5544 seconds, Diff: 1.2292 seconds
  32. No. 33 Christian Rasmussen (R), Time: 40.5657 seconds, Diff: 1.2405 seconds
  33. No. 18 Nolan Siegel (R), Time: 40.7416 seconds, Diff: 1.4164 seconds
  34. No. 41 Sting Ray Robb, Time: 40.9109 seconds, Diff: 1.5857 seconds

IndyCar’s fourth practice for the 2024 Indianapolis 500 will be underway at Noon ET on Friday, May 17.

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Marcus Ericsson suffers big crash during 2024 Indianapolis 500 practice

Marcus Ericsson suffered a big crash during 2024 Indianapolis 500 practice on Thursday. Watch Ericsson’s wreck from third practice!

The NTT IndyCar Series completed two days of 2024 Indianapolis 500 practice sessions without an incident; however, that ended quickly on Thursday. Chip Ganassi Racing driver Linus Lundqvist backed into the wall exiting Turn 2 and destroyed the back end. Later in the session, Indianapolis Motor Speedway claimed another wreck.

Andretti Global driver [autotag]Marcus Ericsson[/autotag] touched the curb in Turn 4 and shot up the race track. The No. 28 car spun to the other side and slammed the wall. Then, Ericsson hit the inside wall before making contact with the covered barrels at the beginning of pit road. Fortunately, the driver of the No. 28 car got out under his own power,

Like Lundqvist, Ericsson was seen and released by the infield care center, so he should be ready moving forward. The racing at Indianapolis is dangerous, as seen on Thursday. Both a rookie and Indianapolis 500-winning driver were involved in an accident. They won’t be the last to wreck during the two weeks in Indianapolis, as the race track has a history of razor thin margins.

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Kyle Larson shows off his stunning new helmet for his first Indy 500 attempt

This is so cool.

Kyle Larson is preparing for a very busy race day over Memorial Day Weekend, and regardless of how he does, he’ll be doing it in style.

Larson, a full-time NASCAR Cup Series driver for Hendrick Motorsports, will attempt his first Indianapolis 500 behind the wheel of the No. 17 Chevrolet for Arrow McLaren and Hendrick, assuming he successfully qualifies for the race. And it’s not just his first Indy 500; it’ll be his first IndyCar Series race in general.

And after his first Indy 500, he’ll head down to Charlotte Motor Speedway and compete in NASCAR’s Coca-Cola 600, aiming for a total of 1,100 miles of racing in a single day. So yeah, busy weekend.

Wednesday, the 31-year-old driver and 2021 NASCAR champ revealed the special helmet he’ll wear for the Indy 500 — and, presumably, Indy 500 events, like practice and qualifying. It’s a clear tribute to the iconic race, Yard of Bricks included, and Indianapolis as a whole.

With the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 on the same day, Larson is aiming to become the fifth driver to do what’s known as “The Memorial Day Double.” Drivers John Andretti, Tony Stewart, Robby Gordon and Kurt Busch have all competed in The Double, but Stewart is the only one to complete all 1,100 miles.

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Linus Lundqvist suffers first crash of 2024 Indianapolis 500 practice

Linus Lundqvist has suffered the first crash during practices for the 2024 Indianapolis 500. Watch Lundqvist’s accident from Thursday.

The NTT IndyCar Series completed two practice sessions for the 2024 Indianapolis 500 with no accidents, but that changed on Thursday morning. During the third practice session of the week, Chip Ganassi Racing driver [autotag]Linus Lundqvist[/autotag] became the first driver to wreck after his No. 8 car got loose, exiting Turn 2.

Lundqvist backed into the wall behind two Arrow McLaren drivers and descended the race track into the grass. The back of the No. 8 car was destroyed, but thankfully, the Chip Ganassi Racing driver got out under his own power. Lundqvist was later seen and released by the infield care center, so he should be good to go moving forward.

Lundqvist is the first but likely not the last to wreck during practice, qualifying, or the actual Indianapolis 500. The 2.5-mile track is treacherous, especially at 230 miles per hour. The Indianapolis 500 is a nerve-wracking competition, but one that provides drama and excitement like no other sporting event in 2024.

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IndyCar completes second practice for 2024 Indianapolis 500, full results

IndyCar has completed the second practice for the 2024 Indianapolis 500. Check out the full results, including lap times and difference!

The second practice of the 2024 Indianapolis 500 took a while to get underway due to the weather in the forecast. The green flag for practice was delayed and forced drivers to sit around all day. However, the skies finally cleared up enough to let the track dry before rain paused practice on and off throughout the rest of the day.

NTT IndyCar Series drivers got several laps under their belts on Wednesday, including Tom Blomqvist, who led the way with 105 laps. [autotag]Scott McLaughlin[/autotag] led the field with a hot lap of 229.492 miles per hour, and a total of 78 laps. Kyle Larson, who is attempting “The Double,” placed 15th at 225.245 miles per hour on Wednesday.

Below, you can look at the results of the third 2024 Indianapolis 500 practice on May 15.

2024 Indianapolis 500 Practice 3 results:

  1. No. 2 Scott McLaughlin, Time: 39.2168 seconds, Diff: —–
  2. No. 12 Will Power, Time: 39.3414 seconds, Diff: 0.1246 seconds
  3. No. 26 Colton Herta, Time: 39.4982 seconds, Diff: 0.2814 seconds
  4. No. 2 Josef Newgarden, Time: 39.5301 seconds, Diff: 0.3133 seconds
  5. No. 7 Alexander Rossi, Time: 39.5632 seconds, Diff: 0.3464 seconds
  6. No. 27 Kyle Kirkwood, Time: 39.6461 seconds, Diff: 0.4293 seconds
  7. No. 5 Pato O’Ward, Time: 39.6537 seconds, Diff: 0.4369 seconds
  8. No. 10 Alex Palou, Time: 39.7065 seconds, Diff: 0.4897 seconds
  9. No. 23 Ryan Hunter-Reay, Time: 39.7369 seconds, Diff: 0.5201 seconds
  10. No. 06 Helio Castroneves, Time: 39.7855 seconds, Diff: 0.5687 seconds
  11. No. 9 Scott Dixon, Time: 39.7977 seconds, Diff: 0.5809 seconds
  12. No. 15 Graham Rahal, Time: 39.8396 seconds, Diff: 0.6228 seconds
  13. No. 60 Felix Rosenqvist, Time: 39.9421 seconds, Diff: 0.7253 seconds
  14. No. 21 Rinus VeeKay, Time: 39.9556 seconds, Diff: 0.7388 seconds
  15. No. 17 Kyle Larson (R), Time: 39.9565 seconds, Diff: 0.7397 seconds
  16. No. 28 Marcus Ericsson, Time: 39.9597 seconds, Diff: 0.7429 seconds
  17. No. 75 Takuma Sato, Time: 39.9655 seconds, Diff: 0.7487 seconds
  18. No. 77 Romain Grosjean, Time: 40.0178 seconds, Diff: 0.8010 seconds
  19. No. 24 Conor Daly, Time: 40.0337 seconds, Diff: 0.8169 seconds
  20. No. 8 Linus Lundqvist (R), Time: 40.0385 seconds, Diff: 0.8217 seconds
  21. No. 6 Callum Ilott, Time: 40.0503 seconds, Diff: 0.8335 seconds
  22. No. 98 Marco Andretti, Time: 40.0544 seconds, Diff: 0.8376 seconds
  23. No. 11 Marcus Armstrong (R), Time: 40.0549 seconds, Diff: 0.8381 seconds
  24. No. 30 Pietro Fittipaldi, Time: 40.1031 seconds, Diff: 0.8863 seconds
  25. No. 20 Ed Carpenter, Time: 40.1954 seconds, Diff: 0.8886 seconds
  26. No. 30 Christian Rasmussen (R), Time: 40.1224 seconds, Diff: 0.9056 seconds
  27. No. 45 Christian Lungaard, Time: 40.1522 seconds, Diff: 0.9354 seconds
  28. No. 66 Tom Blomqvist (R), Time: 40.1876 seconds, Diff: 0.9708 seconds
  29. No. 4 Kyffin Simpson (R), Time: 40.2627 seconds, Diff: 1. seconds
  30. No. 41 Sting Ray Robb, Time: 40.3198 seconds, Diff: 1. seconds
  31. No. 51 Katherine Legge, Time: 40.3448 seconds, Diff: 1. seconds
  32. No. 18 Nolan Siegel, Time: 40.3608 seconds, Diff: 1. seconds
  33. No. 14 Santino Ferucci, Time: 40.5796 seconds, Diff: 1. seconds
  34. No. 78 Agustin Canapino, Time: 40.6086 seconds, Diff: 1. seconds

Due to the shortened track time this week, IndyCar has revised Thursday’s schedule to a 10:00 a.m. start and 6:00 p.m. finish.

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Kyle Larson reveals big plans if 2024 Indianapolis 500 is rain delayed

Kyle Larson reveals his big plans if the 2024 Indianapolis 500 is rain delayed. Would Larson stay for the Indy 500 or run the Coca-Cola 600?

[autotag]Kyle Larson[/autotag] arrived at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the first practice session of the 2024 Indianapolis 500, but it only lasted 23 minutes. The skies opened up, ending on-track action in Indianapolis. The postponed practice session has created a big question: What would Larson do if the Indianapolis 500 suffers a rain delay on May 26?

Through a press release from Team Chevy, Larson answered the question of whether the Indianapolis 500 or Coca-Cola 600 is his priority. NASCAR fans who want to see Larson run 600 miles will like his answer.

“Yeah, hopefully that doesn’t arise,” Larson said. “But I’m not sure who the one is to make that call. I’m sure there’s a window of time that when it gets to a certain point I have to leave because the Coca-Cola 600 is the priority that weekend and chasing another NASCAR Cup Series championship is the priority.”

“Yeah, I just hope that doesn’t come about (laughs). Tony Kanaan is there for reserve, if something like that does happen, to fill in for the [Indianapolis 500]. But yeah, just pray that doesn’t happen.”

Larson knows that NASCAR and the Coca-Cola 600 are his main priorities, so he would leave the Indianapolis 500 for Charlotte Motor Speedway. The 2021 NASCAR Cup Series champion has the option to run the 2025 Indianapolis 500, so this wouldn’t be his only opportunity. Hopefully, the rain in Indianapolis is getting out of the way for May 26, as Larson attempts “The Double.”

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