Kyle Larson’s ambitious attempt at the grueling “Double”—racing both the Indianapolis 500 and NASCAR’s Coca-Cola 600 on the same day—ended in disappointment on May 25, 2025. After crashing out of both events, Larson expressed doubts about the feasibility of undertaking the challenge again, citing the immense logistical and physical demands involved.
At the Indy 500, Larson’s race ended prematurely on lap 91 when he spun out entering Turn 2, colliding with another car. Despite starting in second place and briefly leading, his race was hindered by technical issues and a crash. He then traveled to Charlotte, NC, where he began the NASCAR race but again found misfortune, hitting the wall and later being caught in a multi-car accident on lap 245, finishing 37th.
Reflecting on the day’s events, Larson acknowledged the challenges of attempting the Double. He noted that even without the crashes, the tight scheduling and potential delays could have prevented him from completing both races. “The window of time is too tight,” he said.
This marked Larson’s second consecutive year attempting the Double. In 2024, weather delays at the Indy 500 prevented him from participating in the full Coca-Cola 600. His experiences highlight the immense difficulty of this motorsport feat, which has only been successfully completed by Tony Stewart in 2001.
Despite the setbacks, Larson remains interested in returning to the Indy 500, though he is uncertain about attempting the Double again. “I would love to run the Indy 500 again,” he said. “Just doing the Double, I think, is logistically too tough.”
Larson’s experience underscores the immense challenges of attempting the Double, raising questions about its viability for even the most skilled and determined drivers.