Arrow McLaren and Hendrick Motorsports have introduced that Kyle Larson will get one other shot on the Indianapolis 500 subsequent 12 months.
Larson will full a four-car lineup for Arrow McLaren within the Indy 500, alongside Pato O’Ward, Nolan Siegel and Christian Lundgaard, who replaces Alexander Rossi subsequent 12 months.
Larson’s first try at “The Double” – the Indianapolis 500 and 600-mile NASCAR Cup Collection spherical at Charlotte Motor Speedway – on Memorial Day weekend was derailed by rain this 12 months.
He certified fifth for the IndyCar occasion after setting a single-lap rookie qualifying file (233.543 mph), although a pitlane rushing penalty took away his likelihood of victory, relegating him to 18th by the chequered flag, although nonetheless selecting up the rookie of the 12 months honour, just for a rain delay left him unable to complete the double in Charlotte.
“I actually loved the month of Might in Indy and racing with Arrow McLaren, however I used to be actually disenchanted with lacking the Coca-Cola 600 with the No. 5 HendrickCars.com staff,” Larson stated.
“I admire the second alternative as a result of we’ve got unfinished enterprise. I actually wish to full all 1100 miles, and I feel we’ve got the chance to battle for the win in each occasions.”
Kyle Larson, Arrow McLaren/Rick Hendrick Chevrolet
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2021 NASCAR Cup Collection champion Larson will once more run the No. 17 for his IndyCar effort, with backing coming from HendrickCars.com as a part of what has been dubbed the #Hendrick1100.
“Kyle had an awesome month of Might and confirmed what a gifted race automobile driver he’s,” stated staff proprietor Rick Hendrick.
“From a sponsorship perspective, we noticed an unimaginable elevate for HendrickCars.com and measured a three-to-one return on our funding. It was a monumental effort by all concerned, however we didn’t have the chance to see it by (due to inclement climate).
“Everybody realized an awesome deal that we’ll take into subsequent 12 months. Now that we’ve skilled it as soon as, we all know what to anticipate, which might solely make us higher and extra ready. Zak (Brown, McLaren Racing CEO) and the staff at Arrow McLaren are super companions, and we’re trying ahead to ending the job collectively in 2025.”
Larson is one in every of solely 5 drivers to aim to run each crown jewel occasions and simply the third to make a number of efforts after Tony Stewart and Robby Gordon. No person has earned a win in both race, and just one has accomplished all of the laps (Stewart in 2001).
“Kyle confirmed us all what he was able to this previous Might, and given a second likelihood with higher climate situations, I feel we’ll all be excited to see him struggle for a win on the Indy 500 after which one other one in Charlotte,” added Brown.
“He’s probably the most gifted racing drivers on the market, and it’s a privilege to do that once more with Mr. Hendrick and Jeff Gordon, who’re each world-class. We are able to’t await Might.”