Rick Hendrick distances from Larson’s double-duty plans for Indianapolis
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 6:46 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Kyle Larson dismissed any intention of racing both the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600 on the same day after completing the Knoxville and Richmond double. On August 19, when questioned about future attempts, Larson shook his head 'no.' Hendrick Motorsports team owner Rick Hendrick also expressed that he does not wish to be involved in such scenarios again.
- •Kyle Larson recently completed the Knoxville and Richmond double race.
- •Hendrick Motorsports does not support future dual events for Larson.
- •Hendrick conveyed reluctance to be involved in double-duty races.
- 6:46 PMMotorsport.com — Regarding Hendrick, Kyle Larson, Connor Zilisch and the Charlotte-Indianapolis double
"No, Kyle Larson completing a generally unplanned Knoxville-and-Richmond double does not make him any more likely to attempt both the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600 on the same day ever again. For that matter, Rick Hendrick doesn’t want to directly be involved in something like this ever again. When asked about the topic on Tuesday, Larson was already shaking head ‘no’ before the ...Keep reading
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