Larson, who won the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series, will be the first driver since 2014’s Kurt Busch to undertake the 1,100-mile double challenge.
Tony Stewart was the most successful of those who have attempted it, finishing ninth in the 1999 Indy 500 and then fourth in the Coke 600.
The car is a combined effort between HMS and McLaren, and the paint scheme reflects that. Larson’s No. 17 Arrow McLaren-Hendrick Chevrolet will carry title partnership from HendrickCars.com, just as his Cup ride normally does. The team also plans to enter the Indy 500 in 2025.
Larson has achieved victory in 21 Cup races, with ten of those wins occurring in his championship-winning season of 2021. Larson is also recognized for his remarkable achievements in dirt racing, where he has secured numerous prestigious sprint car competitions.
Yesterday, he achieved victory at the Knoxville Nationals for the second time.
Larson went to the Indy 500 this year to get ready for the event next year. During an interview with NBC in May, he mentioned, “It won’t feel completely real until I actually start driving. I’m grateful to be here today, as it’s the only opportunity I have this year. I’m trying to absorb as much information as possible and keep improving myself for the upcoming season.”
“I have a strong desire to excel in my work, and I believe that the chance to do so is available with an exceptional team and its abundant resources. This opportunity has been a long-standing aspiration of mine, and I believe that the timing is perfect to fulfill not only my own dream but also those of my father, Jeff Gordon, and Rick Hendrick.”
“I simply desire to perform well and, of course, emerge victorious in the race. I am fully aware of the immense difficulty involved, therefore I will maintain realistic expectations. After all, these are the most exceptional IndyCar drivers globally, and I have never competed against them before!”
“I am feeling a mix of excitement and nervousness, I suppose, because I believe that by adequately preparing, studying, and maintaining focus, I will be able to perform well.”
Larson achieved a triumph in the Coke 600 race, securing his victory in the 2021 season. He displayed exceptional performance by leading for 327 out of 400 laps.
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