The most popular driver and entry from May’s Indianapolis 500 will return in 2025 and take another shot at winning ‘The Greatest Spectacle In Racing’ with an entry for Kyle Larson from Arrow McLaren/Hendrick Motorsports as part of their second attempt to do ‘The Double.’
The NASCAR Cup champion starred all month in his rookie appearance at the 500 in the No. 17 Chevy and was only limited by errors due to his inexperience in an IndyCar, and a downpour that delayed the race and derailed his plans to contest the 600-mile NASCAR race immediately after the 500 in Charlotte.
Having shown exceptional promise on his Indy 500 debut after qualifying fifth and finishing 18th, and with unfinished business in completing the combined 1100 miles of racing, Larson, McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown, and Rick Hendrick decided it was worth ramping up the No. 17 Chevy program to try and make history with wins in both races.
“I really enjoyed the month of May in Indy and racing with Arrow McLaren, but I was really disappointed with missing the Coca-Cola 600 with the No. 5 HendrickCars.com team,” Larson said. “I appreciate the second opportunity, because we have unfinished business. I really want to complete all 1100 miles, and I think we have the opportunity to battle for the win in both events.”