With speculations surrounding Kyle Larson\u2019s future with double duty, several NASCAR insiders weighed in on whether the Hendrick Motorsports driver should take another swing at running both the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 on the same day. While figures like Jimmie Johnson and Kyle Petty backed the attempt, others, including Dale Earnhardt Jr., questioned its merit. Larson\u2019s own recent remarks on the matter, however, sparked mixed reactions among fans.<\/p>\n
A month after crashing out of both marquee races during his second double-duty campaign, Larson addressed the topic ahead of the season\u2019s 18th points-paying race at Atlanta.<\/p>\n
Seeking to draw a line under the speculation, he remarked, \u201cI feel like I\u2019ve made it known that I wouldn\u2019t do the double again. I get asked about it all the time. So no, it\u2019s just logistically too tough.\u201d<\/p>\n
Although Larson admitted that he still carries hopes of competing at Indianapolis again, he drew a firm boundary around any future attempts to juggle both events.<\/p>\n
Larson said, \u201cKind of have FOMO from running the Indy 500, but hopefully, someday I can run that again. But I don\u2019t have any desire to do the double again. It didn\u2019t go well the last two years, and crashing aside this year. We weren\u2019t going to be able to get it both in. So, it\u2019s just too tight.\u201d<\/p>\n
His candid admission, however, left fans divided. One observed, \u201cHis vibe (and performance) since Indy this year has been weird. Something is off, like he\u2019s not having any fun or something idk.\u201d<\/p>\n
Another commented, \u201cChase Elliott\u2019s personality is really starting to rub off on Larson. Where\u2019d the passion go?\u201d A third chimed in bluntly, \u201cWhy, he was extremely grumpy this interview.\u201d<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s Indianapolis 500, initially scheduled to begin at 12:45 p.m. ET, was delayed by nearly an hour due to rain. Larson crashed during the race and, even if he had finished, would likely have missed the green flag at Charlotte Motor Speedway, where the Coca-Cola 600 started at 6:30 p.m. ET. But due to his crash in the Indy 500 race, he managed to reach Charlotte in time. He managed to lead 34 laps in the Coke 600 before crashing out.<\/p>\n
Following his release from the infield care center, Larson acknowledged the time crunch between the events, stating that the window of time between both races is too tight, and he doesn\u2019t believe it\u2019s worth it. The 2025 run marked the end of a two-year partnership between Hendrick Motorsports and Arrow McLaren.<\/p>\n