The Indianapolis Motor Speedway was a hove of activity on Thursday as 2021 NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Larson completed his Indianapolis 500 ROP in the No.6 HendrickCars Arrow McLaren Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet.
It's Happening!@KyleLarsonRacin's first lap in an NTT #INDYCAR SERIES car during #Indy500 Rookie Orientation Program. ⬇️@ArrowMcLaren | @TeamHendrick | @IndyCar pic.twitter.com/UHidHv5h3v
— Indianapolis Motor Speedway (@IMS) October 12, 2023
Larson was joined at the test by Arrow McLaren Sporting Director Tony Kanaan, the 2013 Indianapolis 500 was helping the NASCAR champion prepare for The Greatest Spectacle In Racing.
Larson concluded his ROP completing 72 laps.
IMS was not only hosting the ROP today but Team Penske, Arrow McLaren, Chip Ganassi Racing and Andretti Autosport were all in action testing the new for 2024 hybrid turbocharged technology.
Colton Herta was in the No.98 Andretti Global Honda.
Alexander Rossi was in action for Arrow McLaren while Will Power was in the No.22 Team Penske Chevrolet.