Kyle Larson has never shied away from a challenge. In Prime Video’s upcoming documentary “Kyle Larson vs. The Double,” the Hendrick Motorsports driver takes aim at one of racing’s most grueling feats — completing the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 on the same day. The film premieres May 21, offering a behind-the-scenes look at Larson’s pursuit of history over the past two years.
Known simply as “The Double,” the 1,100-mile test has been attempted by only a handful of drivers, with Larson just the fifth to take it on. The task demands a rapid shift from the 230-mph speeds of Indianapolis to the 600-mile endurance grind in Charlotte, pushing drivers to their physical and mental limits.
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“Racing’s everything I’ve ever known,” Larson says in the trailer. “I want to experience the challenge — what it takes mentally and physically.” That mindset sits at the core of the project, which captures not only the logistics behind the attempt but also the personal drive fueling it.
“You’re literally going from 60 mph to 220 in a matter of seconds,” Larson explains of his craft. “I mean, you have to commit.” It’s that willingness to embrace risk that has defined Larson’s career. And it’s what set his pursuit of “The Double” apart: “That’s just what makes me different,” he says. “I’m not scared of anything.”
Few drivers ever reach the level required to even consider “The Double,” and fewer still take the leap. “How many race car drivers are there in the world?” Larson asks. “How many have had the courage to try and do both?”
For Larson, the answer seemingly isn’t as important as the attempt itself — it was a chance to test his limits and chase a place in racing history. Watch “Kyle Larson vs. The Double” on Prime Video starting May 21.