Indy 500 Live Updates: Track Drying Underway as Kyle Larson’s ‘Double’ Hopes Dwindle
After a period of rain and the threat of lightning, Speedway, Indiana is now seeing track drying procedures being implemented as of 2 p.m. ET. Officials are aiming for a possible race start as late as 5 p.m. to avoid darkness. However, NASCAR driver Kyle Larson’s aspirations of completing ‘The Double’ by participating in both the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 in Charlotte, North Carolina are diminishing.
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway has provided updates on the progress, including driver introductions at 3:48 p.m. and the green flag dropping at 4:45 p.m. Kyle Larson remains at the Speedway, with a decision looming on whether he will compete in the Indy 500 or head to the Coca-Cola 600. The track drying process, expected to take 2 hours, hints at a start time after 4:30 p.m. ET.
Kyle Larson’s ‘Double’ Attempt in Jeopardy as Weather Threatens Indy 500
As the weather situation unfolds at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Kyle Larson’s ambitious goal of running both the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 on the same day is facing significant challenges. With rain and the possibility of delays impacting the race schedule, Larson’s chances of achieving ‘The Double’ are dwindling.
Updates from the Speedway indicate that Larson is still at the track, with a strict timeline for his potential departure to Charlotte if he chooses to compete in the Coca-Cola 600. The decision to stay in Indianapolis or switch to the NASCAR event is imminent, with implications for Larson’s racing schedule and aspirations.
Traditions and Top Contenders at the 2024 Indy 500
Amidst the weather uncertainties and Kyle Larson’s dual-race dilemma, the 2024 Indy 500 features notable traditions and top contenders vying for victory. Team Penske’s Josef Newgarden leads the field with the best odds at 5-to-1, followed closely by Scott McLaughlin and Kyle Larson.
The iconic race boasts traditions like the singing of «Back Home Again in Indiana,» the three-car wide starting grid, and the winner’s celebration with a quart of milk. With eight past winners in the lineup, including Helio Castroneves, the competition promises excitement and history-making potential. As the weather forecast looms over the event, fans and drivers alike await the outcome of this legendary motorsport spectacle.
