Kyle Larson's ambitious bid to complete the "Double"—racing in both the Indianapolis 500 and NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600 on the same day—faced a significant setback on Sunday, May 25, 2025.Fox Sports+5Fox News+5Reuters+5
🏁 Indianapolis 500: Early Exit
Larson's day began at the 109th Indianapolis 500, where he aimed to make history. However, his race ended prematurely on lap 91 when he lost control during a restart, resulting in a crash that also involved drivers Sting Ray Robb and Kyffin Simpson. Fortunately, Larson was uninjured but was visibly disappointed, stating, "I got a little too eager there on the restart and caused that crash. Hate it for everybody that got caught up in it" .WHAS11+1floracing.com+1Fox Sports+2Fox News+2Reuters+2
✈️ Transition to Charlotte
Undeterred, Larson quickly departed Indianapolis Motor Speedway by helicopter to head to Charlotte, North Carolina, for the Coca-Cola 600. Despite the earlier crash, he remained focused on the second leg of his double-duty attempt .Official Site Of NASCAR+2Reuters+2Fox News+2
🏎️ Coca-Cola 600: Starting Strong
At Charlotte Motor Speedway, Larson started the Coca-Cola 600 on the outside of the front row. This marked his second attempt at completing the Double, following a weather-impacted effort in 2024. By taking the green flag in both races on the same day, Larson became the fifth driver in history to undertake this grueling challenge .Motorsporten.wikipedia.org+1Fox News+1
📺 Viewing Information
For the first time in NASCAR's 77-year history, the Coca-Cola 600 was broadcast exclusively on a streaming platform—Prime Video. The race featured commentary from Adam Alexander, Dale Earnhardt Jr., and Steve Letarte. Fans could access the race through a free 30-day Amazon Prime trial .New York Post+1en.wikipedia.org+1
Despite the disappointment at Indianapolis, Larson's determination to compete in both marquee events on the same day showcased his passion and resilience in the world of motorsports.
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