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IndyCar Finalizes Reserve Driver Rules for 2025 Indianapolis 500

New guidelines address driver replacement procedures, prioritizing Kyle Larson’s Coca-Cola 600 commitment over the Indy 500 in case of scheduling conflicts.

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Overview

  • IndyCar has officially released reserve driver guidelines for the 109th Indianapolis 500, set to be codified in the 2025 rulebook.
  • The policy specifies that a replacement driver is permitted only if the primary driver is competing in another marquee event on race day, with Kyle Larson being the sole eligible driver this year due to his Coca-Cola 600 participation.
  • Tony Kanaan, a former Indy 500 winner, has been designated as Larson’s standby driver for Arrow McLaren.
  • Replacement drivers must complete a refresher program on the first day of practice using tires from the team’s allotted 32 sets, with minimal setup changes allowed.
  • If a replacement driver is used, the car forfeits its qualified starting position and moves to the back of the grid, though the primary driver may return under specific conditions.