The Indianapolis 500 started after a rain delay of four hours with NASCAR star Kyle Larson still at the track and in the race. Larson is trying to run “The Double” and compete in both t…
Roger Penske watches during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, May 18, 2024, in Indianapolis.
Kyle Larson puts on his helmet during a practice session for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 24, 2024, in Indianapolis. Scott Dixon, of New Zealand, drives through the first turn during the final practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Friday, May 24, 2024.
IMS officials forced the evacuation of about 125,000 fans who had already arrived for “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” Larson will race as long as his car is running and then make the trip to North Carolina to enter NASCAR’s longest race of the year. Justin Allgaier was on standby there and planned to drive the No. 5 car for Hendrick Motorsports in his place.
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