121 - Full Throttle - Kyle Larson on the Indy Open Test and Racing the Memorial Day Double

Conor Daly reports to Speed Street after the rain-shortened Indianapolis 500 open test. He and co-host Chase Holden react to Kyle Larson’s impressive second place time from the test and explain why the speed he showed may be deceiving. Conor also recaps the rest of the test results and fills listeners in on his experience with the Dreyer Reinbold team. They discuss the latest IndyCar roster changes and look ahead to the upcoming weekend in Long Beach by making their podium predictions.

After the break, they welcome the most talked about storyline of the open test, NASCAR superstar Kyle Larson. Kyle gives listeners some insight into what he was feeling in his first competitive laps behind the wheel of an IndyCar. He also touches on the fact that many racing fans may be giving him too much credit after his early display of speed, revealing the many challenges he faces ahead in the month of May. Finally, Kyle contemplates the pressure of doing the Memorial Day Double and gives an honest answer to the prospects of him winning one of the events, or both. 

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