Where did Kyle Larson finish in Indy 500? NASCAR driver will have no trouble making Charlotte
The NASCAR driver attempting "the double" for the second time in as many years started his busy day with the Indianapolis 500, which received the green flag nearly 45 minutes late (at 1:30 p.m.), which erased all margin of error for Larson's time frame.
But timing issues disappeared and disappeared the hard way for Larson, who crashed hard on Lap 92 when he lost control low through Turn 2 of the historic Brickyard. A couple other cars were caught up in the crash. Larson finished 27th.
An umbrella covers Arrow McLaren driver Kyle Larson’s (17) car Sunday, May 25, 2025, ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
"I got loose and ... kinda all over the place," Larson said in a television interview while watching a replay. "Just hate it for every body that got caught up in it. Just bummed out."
Last year, rain killed Larson's double attempt. The Indy 500 saw a four-hour delay, and Larson elected to stay and run the whole thing, ending up 18th. He missed the start of the NASCAR race. And when he finally arrived, it was cut short by bad weather.
No such problems this time around.
Here's what to know:
Where did Kyle Larson finish during 2025 Indianapolis 500?
Kyle Larson's IndyCar didn't look this good after Lap 92.
Larson ended up 27th after the early crash.
How will Kyle Larson get to Charlotte?
Here's the plan.
Larson will get out of his IndyCar and hop onto a helicopter. The chopper will carry him to the airport, where he'll board a private jet bound for Charlotte. After he lands in North Carolina, he'll hitch a ride to Charlotte Motor Speedway on another helicopter.
Shout-out to his logistics people.
Where did Kyle Larson qualify for Coca-Cola 600?
May 18, 2025; North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson (5) is introduced before the NASCAR All-Star Open at North Wilkesboro Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images
Larson turned the second fastest qualifying lap for the Coke 600. He'll start on the front row, alongside pole sitter Chase Briscoe.
How many times has Kyle Larson attempted double with Indy 500 and NASCAR race?
2025 is his second attempt. Last year was his first.
How many drivers have attempted Indy-NASCAR double?
Larson became the sixth driver to attempt the feat last year. Only Tony Stewart has completed both the Indy 500 and Coke 600 on the lead lap. In 2001, he placed sixth at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and third at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Only three drivers, including Larson, have tried it multiple times. Robby Gordon holds the record with five attempts.
Here's the full list:
- John Andretti (1994)
- Davy Jones (1995)
- Robby Gordon (1997, 2000, 2002-2004)
- Tony Stewart (1999, 2001)
- Kurt Busch (2014)
- Kyle Larson (2024, 2025)
This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Where did Kyle Larson finish in Indy 500? NASCAR driver will have no trouble making Charlotte
