CONCORD, N.C. – NASCAR Cup Series star Kyle Larson’s second attempt at the Indy-Charlotte Double ended with crashes in both the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600, preventing him from finishing either race during Memorial Day Weekend.
Larson spun in Turn 2, which led to a multi-car collision during the Indy 500, and faced two more accidents in the Coke 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, leading to a 245-lap run before his exit.
Initially, Larson’s day felt reminiscent of his 2024 Double attempt, marred by a rain delay before the Indianapolis race that complicated his schedule. Shortly before the halfway point, he lost control on a restart, triggering an accident that set him back in the standings with a 27th place at Indianapolis.
“Kyle Larson is done in the #Indy500 after hitting the wall at IMS. Photo” — INDYCAR on FOX (@IndyCarOnFOX) May 25, 2025.
“It was a bit crazy there on the start,” Larson commented to Fox Sports. “After getting tight behind Takuma (Sato), I spun on the restart. I’m disappointed for everyone involved in the crash. I’ll quickly try to move on and focus on Charlotte.”
Things appeared promising as Larson briefly took the lead in Charlotte. However, his race spiraled downward as he hit the wall and spun off Turn 4, damaging his car’s alignment and necessitating multiple pit stops for repairs.
“The No. 5 goes for a slide, but @KyleLarsonRacin is able to keep it off the wall. Photo” — NASCAR (@NASCAR) May 25, 2025.
While trying to regain his competitive edge, Larson’s race ended unceremoniously on Lap 245 as an incident unfolded involving Chase Briscoe and Ryan Blaney, which resulted in significant damage to Larson’s car and a resulting 37th-place finish.
In response to a question about attempting the Double again, Larson expressed uncertainty, citing the logistical challenges and tight timing of the events.
Regardless, Larson joins a select group as the fifth driver to attempt both races on the same day, alongside legends John Andretti, Tony Stewart, Robby Gordon, and Kurt Busch, with Stewart being the only one to have finished all 1,100 miles in one day.
