The Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team, Hendrick Motorsports and partner HendrickCars.com announced Tuesday, Sept. 10 that Kyle Larson will return to race “The Double” in 2025, filling out the Arrow McLaren four-car lineup in the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on Sunday, May 25 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
In what has been dubbed the #Hendrick1100, Larson will once again attempt to complete 1,100 miles and challenge for two marquee race wins on Sunday of Memorial Day weekend. After the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 at IMS, he will immediately fly to Charlotte to race his No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet stock car in NASCAR’s crown jewel Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Larson qualified fifth and finished 18th in the rain-delayed Indy 500 last May en route to race Rookie of the Year honors. Due to the weather delay in Indianapolis, he was unable to turn a lap in the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte before that race was ended early due to rain.
“I really enjoyed the Month of May in Indy and racing with Arrow McLaren, but I was really disappointed with missing the Coca-Cola 600 with the No. 5 HendrickCars.com team,” Larson said. “I appreciate the second opportunity because we have unfinished business. I really want to complete all 1,100 miles, and I think we have the opportunity to battle for the win in both events.”
The No. 17 HendrickCars.com Arrow McLaren Chevrolet will once again be owned by NASCAR Hall of Famer Rick Hendrick, chairman and CEO of Hendrick Automotive Group and owner of Hendrick Motorsports. Larson has driven for the 14-time NASCAR Cup Series champions since 2021.
“Kyle had a great month of May and showed what a gifted race car driver he is,” Hendrick said. “From a sponsorship perspective, we saw an incredible lift for HendrickCars.com and measured a three-to-one return on our investment. It was a monumental effort by all involved, but we didn’t have the opportunity to see it through (because of inclement weather).
“Everyone learned a great deal that we’ll take into next year. Now that we’ve experienced it once, we know what to expect, which can only make us better and more prepared. Zak (Brown) and the team at Arrow McLaren are tremendous partners, and we’re looking forward to finishing the job together in 2025.”
2021 NASCAR Cup Series champion Larson, 32, is one of five drivers all-time to attempt “The Double” and will become the third to attempt it multiple times, joining Tony Stewart and Robby Gordon. None has earned a win in either race, and only one has completed all the laps (Stewart in 2001).
Larson, winner of the Brickyard 400 presented by PPG NASCAR Cup Series race in August at IMS, will join Arrow McLaren’s full-time lineup of Pato O’Ward, Nolan Siegel and Christian Lundgaard for the historic 500-mile race.
“Kyle showed us all what he was capable of this past May, and given a second chance with better weather conditions, I think we’ll all be excited to see him fight for a win at the Indy 500 and then another one in Charlotte,” McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown said. “He’s one of the most talented racing drivers out there, and it’s a privilege to do this again with Mr. Hendrick and Jeff Gordon, who are both world class. We can’t wait for May.”
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