Kyle Larson announces plans to race in Indy 500 in 2024
Feb 1, 2023, 10:15 AM | Updated: May 21, 2024, 10:08 pm
Elk Grove native and NASCAR driver Kyle Larson joined the Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross to talk about The Apex at Red Hawk, a new indoor facility featuring go-karts, bowling virtual reality and golfing simulator. The guys also discussed future races and more with Larson.
Topics discussed include:
- The last time Larson raced go-karts
- “I still love racing, I go back to my roots all the time. I race more dirt track stuff than I do NASCAR.”
- What he still wants to accomplish in his career
- “I’m going to run in the Indy 500, not this year but next year for Mclaren, and really excited about that. It’s been a dream of mine to run that event.”
- The differences between NASCAR, Formula 1 and IndyCar
- Which styles of races are the most taxing and how he prepares leading up to a race
- “Putting myself in uncomfortable situations ultimately makes me get better, but I also get a lot of enjoyment out of succeeding and figuring out, and ultimately winning a race.”
- Following the Sacramento Kings’ success from afar
- Why Days of Thunder is his favorite racing movie
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