Kyle Larson Defends Kansas Title Amid Busy May Racing Schedule

Kyle Larson is preparing for a busy May as he aims to defend his NASCAR Cup Series title at Kansas Speedway before turning his focus to the Indianapolis 500, where he hopes to complete "the Double" by also competing in the Coca-Cola 600 on the same day. Larson, who won the Kansas race last year in the closest finish in NASCAR history by 0.001 seconds, has yet to fully focus on Indy but plans to intensify his preparation after the Kansas race. Last year's attempt at the Double was disrupted by weather and a pit lane speeding penalty that dropped him to 18th at Indy, followed by rain that prevented him from racing in Charlotte. Despite a recent hard crash in a sprint car event, Larson remains optimistic and is relying on studying film and understanding the car's balance to improve his performance at Indianapolis. He acknowledges the challenge but values the ample time for preparation leading up to the Indy 500. Larson's comments reflect his excitement for the upcoming races and his determination to perform well in both NASCAR and IndyCar events this month.