Arrow McLaren and Hendrick Motorsports announced in Charlotte North Carolina on Tuesday that 2021 NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Larson will once again attempt to complete the double, the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge and the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Sunday, May 25, 2025.
Larson attempted to do the double this year but due to poor weather, was unable to make it to Charlotte for the tart of the Coca-Cola 600, however, he starred in the Indy 500 for Arrow McLaren coming home in 18th after speeding on pit-road.
Speaking about today’s announcement he said:
“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. 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.”
Mr. Rick Hendrick, owner of Hendrick Motorsports and chairman/CEO of Hendrick Automotive Group, said:
“Kyle had a great month of May and showed what a gifted race car driver he is. From a sponsorship perspective, we saw an incredible lift for HendrickCars.com and measured a three-to-one return on our investment. It was a monumental effort by all involved, but we didn’t have the opportunity to see it through (because of inclement weather). Everyone learned a great deal that we’ll take into next year. Now that we’ve experienced it once, we know what to expect, which can only make us better and more prepared. Zak and the team at Arrow McLaren are tremendous partners, and we’re looking forward to finishing the job together in 2025.”
Zak Brown, CEO, McLaren Racing, said:
“Kyle showed us all what he was capable of this past May, and given a second chance with better weather conditions, I think we’ll all be excited to see him fight for a win at the Indy 500 and then another one in Charlotte. He’s one of the most talented racing drivers out there, and it’s a privilege to do this again with Mr. Hendrick and Jeff Gordon, who are both world-class. We can’t wait for May.”
Larson will join Pato O’Ward, Christian Lundgaard and Nolan Siegel for the Greatest Spectacle In Racing.