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Kyle Larson turned his first official laps in an Indy car on Thursday, passing his Rookie Orientation Program test at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and checking off the first requirement for his 2024 Indianapolis 500 bid.
Larson drove a No. 6 Arrow McLaren/Hendrick Motorsports entry on the 2.5-mile oval, successfully completing the three phases of his rookie test — 10 laps between 205-210 mph, 15 laps at 210-215 mph and 15 laps faster than 215 mph. The 31-year-old driver, a 22-time winner as a regular and former champion in the NASCAR Cup Series, will attempt to qualify for his first Indy 500 start next May.
Larson’s best lap speed in the final session was recorded at 217.898 mph, and his best clocking through the speed traps at the end of both straightaways was 221.187 mph.
Larson is set to become the fifth driver to attempt the Memorial Day Weekend double on May 26, 2024, aiming to compete in the Indianapolis 500 before traveling to Charlotte for NASCAR’s Coca-Cola 600. The designs of the cars and “Hendrick 1100” branding for Larson’s two-race effort were unveiled at the Indianapolis track on Aug. 13, seven months after the Indy 500 bid was confirmed.
