Kyle Larson’s day took a drastic turn from disappointment to despair at Sunday night’s Coca-Cola 600 at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. The talented young driver was involved in a wreck on Lap 246, ending his hopes of becoming the second driver to finish both the Indy 500 and the NASCAR Cup Series race.
Larson had attempted “The Double” last year, but weather issues intervened. This time around, it was wrecks that prevented him from achieving his goal. Despite starting well and leading early in the race, Larson’s car never recovered after hitting the wall on Lap 38. He eventually ended up near the back of the field, hoping for a top-10 finish.
However, disaster struck when he got tangled up with Ryan Blaney, Chase Briscoe, and Daniel Suarez off Turn 4, leading to a wreck that left Larson’s car severely damaged. The NASCAR superstar finished 37th, while Ross Chastain took the checkered flag after starting from the back of the field.
Larson’s struggles were compounded by a stalled start at Indy, where he crashed out near the midway point on Lap 91 due to a spin. He expressed frustration with his performance, saying it was “a bit crazy” during the restart and that he got “loose and all over the place.”
If Larson had completed the Indy 500, he would have faced a tight window to make the long trip to Charlotte, given the rain delay projected by his NASCAR team. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Source: https://www.espn.com/racing/story/_/id/45317527/kyle-larson-crashes-indy-500-heads-coca-cola-600