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MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA – OCTOBER 31: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, (L) and Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, talk on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway on October 31, 2021 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)
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MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA – OCTOBER 31: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, (L) and Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, talk on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway on October 31, 2021 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)
Kyle Larson had previously stated that he wanted to race in the IndyCar series, however, that plan had fallen through as he continued to race with Hendrick Motorsports in the Cup Series. But as per the latest suggestions by Larson, it seems that both Rick Hendrick and Jeff Gordon have given him the green light to look forward to his shot at the iconic Indy 500.
During a press conference, Larson stated, “As far as I know, I don’t if anyone has or not. I told Jeff and Rick that I would like to do it and it’s up to them to find something. Yeah, Rick didn’t want me doing it this year but in the future, I could.”
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In case Larson gets his seat for the iconic open-wheel racing spectacle, he would not be alone to contest for it next year. Kyle Busch has also shown his interest to race in the same event and since he was not allowed to do so while racing with JGR, Busch seemed to have found a better opportunity to do it when he moved to RCR next year.
Fans react to Kyle Larson getting the freedom to look for a chance at the iconic Indy500
Larson has been finally given the heads up to look for a seat to run the Indy 500 event next year and after hearing the news, NASCAR fans want Chase Elliott to be included in the iconic race as well.
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Mar 27, 2022; Austin, Texas, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson (5) before the start of the EchoPark Automotive Texas Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports
However, it is unsure if Elliott would prefer to race in the open-wheel segment, but given how iconic the Indy500 event is, it perhaps could be turned into a reality. The final work still remains with the Hendrick Motorsport driver though. What is more, to consider is that Elliott had previously stated his disinterest in something like the 24 hours of LeMans with a modified Cup Series car. His main reasoning was the competitive side of things.
Ok, let’s see @chaseelliott get in on this too.
— Jon Iaccino (@ji711) October 9, 2022
Wowsers, we could see both Kyles and Jimmie run the double this year.
— CB14 (@lreedgrant) October 9, 2022
Wouldn't it have to be a Chevy team?
— matt carl (@mattcarl4) October 9, 2022
Put Larson in the 500 and let Chase in the Indy RC
— Sirnickles#Voteboat (@bhand94) October 9, 2022
Awesome, if Kyle gets an Indy ride we must go to the 500
— becky (@ernhrt1) October 9, 2022
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I hope Larson, both Busch brothers, Dinger and Jimmie Johnson all do the double next year.
— Kevin! (@klapjr) October 9, 2022
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