Kyle Larson, the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series champion, showcased his skills at an IndyCar test at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He was the second-quickest driver in a field of 34, only behind Josef Newgarden, the 2023 Indianapolis 500 winner.
Leave it to a NASCAR driver to be the talk of an IndyCar test. Kyle Larson stole the show and nearly topped the speed chart on the first day of a two-day IndyCar test at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Wednesday. The 2021 NASCAR Cup Series champion, who will be attempting to race in the Indianapolis 500 in a Rick Hendrick-backed Arrow McLaren entry, was second-quickest in the field of 34 drivers.Only 2023 Indianapolis 500 winner Josef Newgarden was quicker on the day.
811 mph in the first of two practice sessions, while Larson was next at 226.384. Scott Dixon, Alex Palou and Colton Herta rounded out the day's top-5.Herta posted his top speed in the day's second session to top that chart. Larson was 12th quickest in the second session.Rookies Kyffin and Christian Rasmussen each completed the most laps on Wednesday with 80. Larson turned 47 laps, while Newgarden turned 46.Larson was one of seven rookies in action.
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