WATCH: Defending NASCAR Cup Champion Kyle Larson Reunites With Former Team That Fired Him

This weekend, the NASCAR paddock and IndyCar paddock visit the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The shared paddock offered the opportunity for a few reunions. To be exact, defending Cup Series champion Kyle Larson reunited with his former team, Chip Ganassi Racing. The organization left the NASCAR Cup Series at the end of last season but is still associated with IndyCar.

Earlier, Larson was spotted hanging out in the Chip Ganassi Racing garage with his son. The driver was pretty much-having fun with the IndyCar counterpart of his former team. Considering that he expressed a desire to race in IndyCar in the near future, his presence would have only fueled the rumor mill.

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Currently, CGR’s line-up consists of Marcus Ericsson, Scott Dixon, Alex Palou, Jimmie Johnson, and part-time driver Tony Kanaan. Of course, the shared events will also give Johnson a chance to catch up with his old Hendrick Motorsports crew.

Kyle Larson will be focusing on the NASCAR Cup race at Indianapolis

For the moment, the Hendrick Motorsports star is paying attention to his Cup campaign. Although he has qualified for the Playoffs, it wouldn’t hurt to rack up a few wins to bolster his title defense.

Of course, it will not be easy, because there are many other strong candidates for the crown. Chief among them are his own Hendrick Motorsports teammates, Chase Elliott, William Byron, and Alex Bowman.

Aside from them, there are the Joe Gibbs Racing drivers, Kyle Busch, Christopher Bell, and Denny Hamlin. Admittedly, Martin Truex Jr is working hard to secure his own berth in the Playoffs.

Furthermore, there are also drivers like Ross Chastain, who have become a real title threat. Even a few people like Chase Briscoe, Kurt Busch, and the Team Penske drivers should never be counted out.

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With five races left in the Regular Season, and two Playoff spots to fill, the competition will be extremely fierce.