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Kyle Larson called Tuesday’s opening day of practice for the Indianapolis 500 ‘a nice … smooth day’ and that he was ‘happy with the first day’ on Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Larson, the cup-points leader, seeks to become the first manager since 2014 and only the second manager in the last 20 years to compete with the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600 in the last 20 years. He tried to do both last year, but rain stopped his effort and delayed the Indy 500 by four hours. This prevented him from getting in the car for the Coca-Cola 600 before the rain ended early.
Various challenges, including a new Nascar rule, make the performance of running in those signature races much more difficult on the same day.
On Tuesday, Larson was 24th on the overall velocity card with a top round of 221,207 km / h. He ran 45 laps. Will Power was the fastest in the session, which was shortened by rain and lightning, with a shot of 227.026 km / h. Two-time defensive Indy 500 winner Josef Newgarden was next 226.971 mph. Both Power and Newgarden Drive for Team Penske.
Larson was better in a speed of the car, and has 13th place in the velocity of the velocity (no aerodynamic help of a car) with a shot of 217.752 km / h. Kyle Kirkwood is the first place at 219,497 km / h.
On Tuesday, Larson’s first time was in his Arrow McLaren ride since last month’s open test that hit him against the wall and ended his day early.
As for the opening day of practice, Larson said: ‘Our day was good. Kind made it easy to start in clean air, making sure our balance is comfortable, what it was, and it was happy about it.
“Right there at the end (of the session), kind of finally got traffic and, as normal, had a little downfall. Just happy with the first day. ‘
With six of the 14 races on the way in the regular season on road courses or setting up, the standings can change dramatically by the end of August.
Exercise continues until Friday. Qualification will take place on Saturday and Sunday. When Larson has advanced to the Fast Six in qualifying, the group is scheduled to go to the pole between 6:25 – 18:55 ET on Sunday. The Nascar All-Star race is scheduled to start around 8pm on Sunday.
Earlier this month, Larson told reporters in Texas that the priority would be the All-Star race instead of going to the Indianapolis 500 pole in such a scenario.
Larson, a three-time all-Star winner, was asked about the decision after Tuesday’s workout.
“I just always think for me and definitely for Rick and Hendrick Motorsports, I think no matter through this whole experience, especially this year, Cup should be the priority,” Larson said. “I assume we’re going to run the All-Star race, no matter what.
“Hopefully we get into that problem because it means our car is fast, and two, yes, it would be extremely nice to go to the pole at the Indianapolis 500, but at the same time it is difficult to reject an opportunity to chase for a million dollars (in the all-Star race).”
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While he has the all-Star race over the weekend, Larson said on Tuesday that his focus is on his Indy ride. It’s easy to do with the cup team he has at Hendrick Motorsports.
“It’s nice that we are so well organized that I can close myself a handful of days from them to really try to learn it and be prepared for the 500,” Larson said. “There are only a lot that is a little unknown that you have to be emphasized again this week.”
