Kyle Larson Aims for Historic 'Double Duty' on Memorial Day Weekend
May 23, 2025 – Indianapolis, IN
This Sunday, NASCAR star Kyle Larson will attempt one of motorsports' most grueling challenges: competing in both the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 on the same day, a feat known as the "Double Duty." If successful, Larson would become only the second driver to complete all 1,100 miles of racing in a single day, following Tony Stewart's accomplishment in 2001.
Larson's day begins with the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at 12:45 p.m. ET, where he will start from the 21st position in the No. 17 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet. After completing the 500-mile race, he plans to travel swiftly to Charlotte, North Carolina, to participate in NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600, which starts at 6:00 p.m. ET.
Last year, Larson's attempt at the Double Duty was thwarted by weather delays at the Indianapolis 500, preventing him from arriving in Charlotte in time for the Coca-Cola 600. This year, he hopes for favorable conditions to complete both races. Motor Sport
Fans can watch the Indianapolis 500 live on Fox and the Coca-Cola 600 on Amazon Prime Video. In the Cleveland, Tennessee area, the Coca-Cola 600 will also be broadcast on ESPN Cleveland 101.3, presented by Dale’s Heating and Air.
Larson's ambitious endeavor adds excitement to a weekend already packed with high-profile racing events, including Formula One's Monaco Grand Prix. NBC4 Washington
As Larson prepares for this demanding challenge, motorsports fans around the country will be watching to see if he can etch his name into the history books by successfully completing the Double Duty.
This Sunday, NASCAR star Kyle Larson will attempt one of motorsports' most grueling challenges: competing in both the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 on the same day, a feat known as the "Double Duty." If successful, Larson would become only the second driver to complete all 1,100 miles of racing in a single day, following Tony Stewart's accomplishment in 2001.
Larson's day begins with the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at 12:45 p.m. ET, where he will start from the 21st position in the No. 17 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet. After completing the 500-mile race, he plans to travel swiftly to Charlotte, North Carolina, to participate in NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600, which starts at 6:00 p.m. ET.
Last year, Larson's attempt at the Double Duty was thwarted by weather delays at the Indianapolis 500, preventing him from arriving in Charlotte in time for the Coca-Cola 600. This year, he hopes for favorable conditions to complete both races. Motor Sport
Fans can watch the Indianapolis 500 live on Fox and the Coca-Cola 600 on Amazon Prime Video. In the Cleveland, Tennessee area, the Coca-Cola 600 will also be broadcast on ESPN Cleveland 101.3, presented by Dale’s Heating and Air.
Larson's ambitious endeavor adds excitement to a weekend already packed with high-profile racing events, including Formula One's Monaco Grand Prix. NBC4 Washington
As Larson prepares for this demanding challenge, motorsports fans around the country will be watching to see if he can etch his name into the history books by successfully completing the Double Duty.
As Kyle Larson prepares for the ambitious feat of competing in both the Indianapolis 500 and NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600 on the same day, he made a notable appearance on The Pat McAfee Show to discuss his preparations and mindset.
During the interview, Larson reflected on his recent experiences in IndyCar, including a crash during practice. He acknowledged the incident but emphasized his focus on the upcoming races, stating that he tends to move on quickly from setbacks. Daily Express US
Larson also compared the driving dynamics between IndyCar and NASCAR, noting that despite differences in speed and design, the feel behind the wheel shares similarities, particularly with the advancements in NASCAR's Next Gen cars.
The "Double Duty" challenge involves racing 500 miles at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, followed by a 600-mile race at Charlotte Motor Speedway later the same day. Larson aims to become only the second driver to complete all 1,100 miles in one day, a feat last achieved by Tony Stewart in 2001.
Fans can watch the Indianapolis 500 live on Fox and the Coca-Cola 600 on Amazon Prime Video. In the Cleveland, Tennessee area, the Coca-Cola 600 will also be broadcast on ESPN Cleveland 101.3, presented by Dale’s Heating and Air.
Larson's appearance on The Pat McAfee Show provided insights into his preparation and determination as he approaches this historic endeavor.
During the interview, Larson reflected on his recent experiences in IndyCar, including a crash during practice. He acknowledged the incident but emphasized his focus on the upcoming races, stating that he tends to move on quickly from setbacks. Daily Express US
Larson also compared the driving dynamics between IndyCar and NASCAR, noting that despite differences in speed and design, the feel behind the wheel shares similarities, particularly with the advancements in NASCAR's Next Gen cars.
The "Double Duty" challenge involves racing 500 miles at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, followed by a 600-mile race at Charlotte Motor Speedway later the same day. Larson aims to become only the second driver to complete all 1,100 miles in one day, a feat last achieved by Tony Stewart in 2001.
Fans can watch the Indianapolis 500 live on Fox and the Coca-Cola 600 on Amazon Prime Video. In the Cleveland, Tennessee area, the Coca-Cola 600 will also be broadcast on ESPN Cleveland 101.3, presented by Dale’s Heating and Air.
Larson's appearance on The Pat McAfee Show provided insights into his preparation and determination as he approaches this historic endeavor.
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