For years, Kyle Larson has built a reputation as NASCAR’s most versatile driver. His 2025 campaign carried the weight of one of racing’s most ambitious undertakings: running the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 on the same day. To date, Tony Stewart remains the only driver to complete all 1,100 miles in one day. Larson’s 2025 effort mirrored his 2024 attempt, which was disrupted by weather delays. This time, his bid ended in crashes—spinning out after 91 laps at Indy and later caught in a wreck at Charlotte—halting his run in both events.

Instead of a career highlight, the grueling “Double Duty” attempt became a turning point in Larson’s NASCAR playoffs. As whispers of an “Indy hangover” swirled by midsummer, his form in the Cup Series reflected the toll. What had promised to be a b

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