US EditionAs Kyle Larson Aims for 'the Double,' Other IndyCar and NASCAR Drivers Ponder Motorsports Marathon
- Kyle Larson will attempt to complete all laps of the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday, known as 'the Double', for the second time.
- Larson's effort, a joint venture of Hendrick Motorsports for NASCAR and Arrow McLaren for IndyCar, follows a rain-disrupted first try last year that forced him to choose between races.
- In addition to Kyle Larson, several other drivers—such as IndyCar series champion Alex Palou, Team Penske’s Scott McLaughlin, and the reigning winner of the Indy 500, Josef Newgarden—have shown interest in attempting the demanding Double, despite facing logistical hurdles and potential conflicts of interest.
- Larson praised Hendrick Aviation's logistics, saying they ensure timing runs smoothly despite last year's weather delay that affected his schedule and prevented him from running any laps in Charlotte.
- Tony Stewart remains the only driver to complete the grueling 1,100-mile Double, a feat last achieved nearly 25 years ago, highlighting the difficulty and rarity of accomplishing it.
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Ottumwa Courier
As Kyle Larson aims for 'the Double,' other IndyCar and NASCAR drivers ponder motorsports marathon
Kyle Larson will take another crack at “the Double” on Sunday by trying to complete every lap of the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600 on the same day. Tony Stewart is the only one to have pulled it off. But…
The Tribune
The RecordAs Kyle Larson aims for ‘the Double,’ other IndyCar and NASCAR drivers ponder motorsports marathon
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — NASCAR star Kyle Larson will be taking another shot at “the Double,” one of the most grueling feats in all of motorsports, when he tries to complete every lap of the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday. Tony Stewart is the only driver to have successfully pulled it off, and that was nearly 25 years ago. But while attempts have been scarce since John Andretti first tried it in 1994, that doesn’t mean there aren’t …
Kyle Larson’s Talks About the Mental Challenges That Lie Ahead for His History Making Attempt
For Kyle Larson, The Double is more than just a physical challenge—it’s a chance at redemption after weather derailed his attempt last year. And this time, the stakes are even higher. Just 10 drivers in history have tried this daring feat, and only one has come close to completing it. No one since Tony Stewart in 2001 has completed both races in full on the same day. The 2025 edition of the double duty isn’t just about endurance; it’s a pivotal …
Kyle Larson Eyes 'The Double' with Confident Carb Day Performance | Kickin' the Tires
By Holly Cain – NASCAR Wire Service SPEEDWAY, Ind. – Under sunny skies and temperatures in the high-60s – the warmest it’s been this week – the 33-car Indianapolis 500 field made its final practice laps Friday in preparation for Sunday’s 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500. Friday’s annual “Carb Day” two-hour practice session at Indianapolis Motor Speedway culminated a busy, news-making week at the track where two of the fastest cars were pena…
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