Kyle Larson Crashes Out of Indy 500 Ending Double Attempt

Kyle Larson's attempt to complete the grueling Memorial Day Weekend "Double"—racing both the Indianapolis 500 and NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600—ended prematurely due to a crash on lap 92 of the Indy 500. Larson lost control of his car after downshifting in slowed traffic, spinning into the inside wall and collecting two other drivers, Kyffin Simpson and Sting Ray Robb, which eliminated all three from the race. This crash marked Larson's fifth to seventh retirement in a race riddled with incidents, including early exits by Scott McLaughlin, Marco Andretti, and Alexander Rossi due to crashes and mechanical failures. Despite the setback, Larson expressed regret for causing the multi-car wreck but remains focused on quickly moving forward to compete in the Coca-Cola 600 later that day. The challenging conditions, including cold tires and a tightly bunched field, contributed to the difficulty drivers faced, with Robb noting the cars are harder to handle this year. Larson completed 227.5 miles before crashing, making it impossible to complete the 1,100-mile double, a feat only Tony Stewart has achieved.