On Sunday, Arrow McLaren took the wraps off the livery for Kyle Larson’s Indianapolis 500 attempt with the team next season.
The design was uncovered at an event held at the speedway itself, with fans present for the afternoon’s NASCAR race able to watch on.
The papaya and blue scheme brings in colors from McLaren and Hendrick Motorsports, which are partnering together to make Larson’s attempt at ‘the double’ possible.
Larson will have the #17 on his IndyCar next May as opposed to his typical #5, as that number is taken by series regular (and team-mate for the day) Pato O’Ward.
“Kyle Larson is one of those rare drivers and champions that can race anything, so we’re super excited to have him in our race car,” said Zak Brown at the unveiling.
“He reminds me of drivers like Dan Gurney and Mario Andretti who could drive anything on wheels as fast as anyone. To have him join us for the Indy 500 is extremely exciting.”
The 2021 NASCAR Cup Series champion will be running Arrow McLaren’s fourth entry in the race on the same day he competes in the Coca-Cola 600 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Competing in both races will require precise planning and a quick plane flight out of Indianapolis as soon as the Indy 500 is over, in addition to the physical and mental stamina on the part of Larson.
2014 was the last year that a driver attempted to run both races in the same year, when Kurt Busch drove cars for Andretti Autosport and Stewart-Haas Racing.
The 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 are both scheduled to be run on May 26, 2024.
