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Kyle Larson Begins Ambitious Indy500-Coca-Cola600 'Double' Challenge

Larson competes in the Indy500 before traveling to Charlotte for NASCAR's Coca-Cola600, aiming to complete 1,100 miles of racing in a single day.

The Monaco Grand Prix, Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 are part of a busy day of racing in May.
Alex Palou, driver of the #10 The American Legion Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, leads the pack of drivers at the start of The 107th Running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 28, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Overview

  • Kyle Larson starts 19th in the Indy500, driving for Arrow McLaren, as he attempts the rare feat of racing in both the Indy500 and Coca-Cola600 on the same day.
  • The Indy500, now airing on FOX for the first time, features rookie Robert Shwartzman on pole in his first-ever oval start and Pato O'Ward as a leading contender.
  • Team Penske drivers Josef Newgarden and Will Power face setbacks after being penalized for illegally modified parts, starting at the back of the Indy500 grid.
  • Following the Indy500, Larson will travel via helicopter and plane to Charlotte to compete in the Coca-Cola600, where he is considered the favorite to win.
  • The Coca-Cola600, NASCAR's longest race, will be streamed exclusively on Amazon Prime Video as part of NASCAR's new streaming partnership.