Did Kyle Larson qualify for Indy 500? Updated results, speed, starting position for NASCAR driver

Did Kyle Larson qualify for Indy 500? Updated results, speed, starting position for NASCAR driver

Kyle Larson is the busiest man in racing right now.

The 31-year-old NASCAR driver, who just won the AdventHealth 400 on May 5, set out to qualify for the Indy 500 as a rookie while racing for Arrow McLaren. Qualification for the Indy 500 could put Larson in position to race in both the prestigious IndyCar race and NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600 on May 25.

Just four drivers have ever pulled off "The Double," and just one — Tony Stewart (2001) — has completed the full 1,100 miles. Larson is one of NASCAR's most recognizable drivers, but what he's attempting to do would catapult him into rare territory.

Here's a look at Larson's qualifying results ahead of the Indy 500.

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Did Kyle Larson qualify for the Indy 500?

Larson secured his place in the Indy 500 with his performance in Saturday's qualifying, finishing with the sixth-highest speed (232.563 mph) in the qualification round.

The finish was not only good enough to qualify Larson for the Indy 500, but it kept him in the running for pole position. He and 11 other drivers advanced to Sunday's Fast 12, knowing they will all have a place in the first three rows at the Indy 500 but competing for pole position after a great showing Saturday.

Larson's day didn't start smoothly. His initial run was aborted near the end because of an issue with his No. 17 car. As it turns out, Larson pulling out of the qualification lap was the result of a miscommunication; his team wanted him to finish the lap.

In the end, it all worked out: Larson's official run produced an impressive speed and placed him in the Fast 12 on Sunday.

Kyle Larson Indy 500 qualifying results

The top 12 finishers in Saturday's qualifying round advanced to the Fast 12, while slots No. 13-30 are locked in. Drivers who finished between No. 31 and No. 34 still have to compete for a spot in the field Sunday.

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Will Kyle Larson participate in the NASCAR All-Star Race?

Larson already has a stacked schedule ahead as he tries to race in both the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 next weekend, but he could be in for a mad scramble Sunday as well.

The former NASCAR Cup Series champion is scheduled to participate in the NASCAR All-Star Race at 8 p.m. ET Sunday night in North Wilkesboro, N.C. There wouldn't have been any conflict if Larson had finished below between 13th and 30th in the Indy 500 qualifying Saturday, but his impressive run will force him into the Fast 12 starting at 3:05 p.m. ET on Sunday.

Larson is expected to compete in the Fast 12 in Indianapolis and still attempt to race at North Wilkesboro Speedway. That should leave him with enough time to get to the race. If he advances to the Fast Six, however, Larson will have to decide between attempting to secure pole position in Indianapolis or settling for sixth and heading to the NASCAR All-Star Race.

Larson admitted he's still not sure what his decision would be if he doesn't land between seventh and 12th in the Fast 12 on Sunday.