Who is Kyle Larson, the NASCAR racer making his debut at the Indy 500?

Larson announced his intention to run the 2024 Indianapolis 500 back in January 2023. His entry is sponsored by HendrickCars.com and is part of the Arrow McLaren team. Larson impressed during the rookie test in October and has been fast throughout May.

In the Indy 500, Larson will start in fifth position, which will be his first IndyCar Series start. For the Coca-Cola 600, he qualified 10th, marking his 345th career Cup Series start. Larson impressed during the rookie test in October and has been fast throughout May. His car features an orange and blue McLaren livery with the HendrickCars.com logo.

Brian Campe, technical director at Hendrick Motorsports, serves as his race strategist. Larson’s usual spotter, Tyler Monn, will be in his ear during the race.

What is the weather predictions for the Indy 500?

The National Weather Service forecasts an 87% chance of rain at 11 a.m. CT on Sunday. The Indy 500 was scheduled for an estimated 11:45 a.m. CT green flag. But do to rain delay, Larson’s chances of doing the double will be at risk.

The Coca-Cola 600 is scheduled for a 5:22 p.m. CT estimated green flag.

Larson, Arrow McLaren, and Hendrick Motorsports have not officially stated their priorities. If necessary, Larson will need to decide which race to prioritize if weather conditions impact both events. Let’s hope the weather cooperates for this exciting racing endeavor.