Kyle Larson has hinted at possibly abandoning his dream of completing the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 “Double” after a challenging 2025 attempt marked by crashes and setbacks. Despite his recent victory in Kansas, Larson’s fortunes in IndyCar have been poor since April, including crashes during an Indy 500 Open Test and practice sessions. During the Indy 500 race itself, Larson stalled on pit lane, got stuck in traffic, and ultimately spun into the outside wall on lap 91, ending his run there prematurely.

Immediately after the Indy 500 crash, Larson flew to Charlotte to compete in the Coca-Cola 600. Initially competitive and leading the race, he hit the wall on Turn 4 and spun out. Later, on lap 245, he was caught in a multi-car crash known as the “Big One,” which caused further damage and ended his race. These incidents not only dashed his hopes of completing the grueling 1100-mile Double but also took a toll on his confidence.

When asked whether he would attempt the Double again, Larson expressed uncertainty, saying the experience was “so fresh” and that the Double is a “tough undertaking” with a very tight window of time. He acknowledged that even without the crashes, logistical challenges might have forced him to end the Charlotte race early. While he still wishes to run the Indy 500 again, he feels the Double may be too difficult to manage.

Historically, only five drivers have attempted the Double: John Andretti, Robby Gordon, Tony Stewart, Kurt Busch, and Kyle Larson. Tony Stewart is the only one to have successfully completed both races with top-ten finishes in 2001, but even he struggled during his first attempt in 1999, facing dehydration and exhaustion issues. Stewart’s experience highlights the extreme physical and logistical challenges of the Double, which may explain Larson’s hesitance to try it again.

In summary, Kyle Larson’s painful confession reveals the immense difficulty of the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 Double. His recent crashes and logistical struggles have led him to question whether the effort is worth it, though he remains interested in competing in the Indy 500 separately in the future.