Kyle Larson signs autographs for fans during a practice session for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in Indianapolis.
- Darron Cummings - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Larson waits in his pit box during a practice session for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in Indianapolis.
- Darron Cummings - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Larson, center, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Sunday, May 5, 2024.
- Colin E. Braley - freelancer, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Larson waits for the start of practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Wednesday, May 15, 2024.
- Michael Conroy - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Larson climbs into his car before the start of practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Wednesday, May 15, 2024.
- Michael Conroy - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Larson, left, talks with 2013 Indy 500 champion Tony Kanaan as he met with his team during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Wednesday, May 15, 2024.
- Michael Conroy - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Larson, left, talks with his team during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Wednesday, May 15, 2024.
- Michael Conroy - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Larson looks at his phone during a practice session for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Indianapolis.
- Darron Cummings - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Larson signs autographs during a practice session for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Indianapolis.
- Darron Cummings - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Larson prepares to take off his helmet during a practice session for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Indianapolis.
- Darron Cummings - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Larson leaves the pits during a practice session for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Indianapolis.
- Darron Cummings - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Larson climbs out of his car during a practice session for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Indianapolis.
- Darron Cummings - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Larson sits on pit wall during a practice session for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 17, 2024, in Indianapolis.
- Darron Cummings - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Larson walks down pit lane with a crew member during a practice session for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 17, 2024, in Indianapolis.
- Darron Cummings - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Larson waits in his pit box during a practice session for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 17, 2024, in Indianapolis.
- Darron Cummings - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Larson, center, walks to his pit box during a practice session for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Indianapolis.
- Darron Cummings - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Larson prepares to drive during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, May 18, 2024, in Indianapolis.
- Darron Cummings - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Larson climbs into his car during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, May 18, 2024, in Indianapolis.
- Darron Cummings - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Larson talks with his family during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, May 18, 2024, in Indianapolis.
- Darron Cummings - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Larson drives through the first turn during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 18, 2024.
- Michael Conroy - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Larson, left, talks with a crew member during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, May 18, 2024, in Indianapolis.
- Darron Cummings - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Larson drives through the first turn during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 18, 2024.
- Michael Conroy - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Larson drives through the first turn during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 18, 2024.
- Michael Conroy - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Larson drives into Turn 2 during qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 19, 2024.
- Michael Conroy - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Larson boards a helicopter after qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 19, 2024.
- Michael Conroy - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Larson, center, and his wife Katelyn Sweet board a helicopter after qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 19, 2024.
- Michael Conroy - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Larson drives into Turn 2 during qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 19, 2024.
- Michael Conroy - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Larson leaves on a helicopter heading to the NASCAR All-Star race after qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 19, 2024.
- Michael Conroy - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Larson gives a thumbs-up after arriving for the NASCAR All-Star auto race at North Wilkesboro Speedway in North Wilkesboro, N.C., Sunday, May 19, 2024.
- Chuck Burton - freelancer, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Larson waits for an interview after arriving for the NASCAR All-Star auto race at North Wilkesboro Speedway in North Wilkesboro, N.C., Sunday, May 19, 2024.
- Chuck Burton - freelancer, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Larson (5) drives during the NASCAR All-Star auto race at North Wilkesboro Speedway in North Wilkesboro, N.C., Sunday, May 19, 2024.
- Chuck Burton - freelancer, ASSOCIATED PRESS
AP
Kyle Larson's only complaint eight days into Indy 500 prep is the forecast for Sunday, which is calling for rain
Kyle Larson signs autographs for fans during a practice session for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in Indianapolis.
- Darron Cummings - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Larson waits in his pit box during a practice session for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in Indianapolis.
- Darron Cummings - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Larson, center, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Sunday, May 5, 2024.
- Colin E. Braley - freelancer, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Larson waits for the start of practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Wednesday, May 15, 2024.
- Michael Conroy - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Larson climbs into his car before the start of practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Wednesday, May 15, 2024.
- Michael Conroy - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Larson, left, talks with 2013 Indy 500 champion Tony Kanaan as he met with his team during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Wednesday, May 15, 2024.
- Michael Conroy - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Larson, left, talks with his team during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Wednesday, May 15, 2024.
- Michael Conroy - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Larson looks at his phone during a practice session for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Indianapolis.
- Darron Cummings - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Larson signs autographs during a practice session for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Indianapolis.
- Darron Cummings - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Larson prepares to take off his helmet during a practice session for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Indianapolis.
- Darron Cummings - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Larson leaves the pits during a practice session for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Indianapolis.
- Darron Cummings - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Larson climbs out of his car during a practice session for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Indianapolis.
- Darron Cummings - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Larson sits on pit wall during a practice session for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 17, 2024, in Indianapolis.
- Darron Cummings - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Larson walks down pit lane with a crew member during a practice session for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 17, 2024, in Indianapolis.
- Darron Cummings - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Larson waits in his pit box during a practice session for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 17, 2024, in Indianapolis.
- Darron Cummings - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Larson, center, walks to his pit box during a practice session for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Indianapolis.
- Darron Cummings - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Larson prepares to drive during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, May 18, 2024, in Indianapolis.
- Darron Cummings - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Larson climbs into his car during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, May 18, 2024, in Indianapolis.
- Darron Cummings - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Larson talks with his family during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, May 18, 2024, in Indianapolis.
- Darron Cummings - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Larson drives through the first turn during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 18, 2024.
- Michael Conroy - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Larson, left, talks with a crew member during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, May 18, 2024, in Indianapolis.
- Darron Cummings - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Larson drives through the first turn during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 18, 2024.
- Michael Conroy - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Larson drives through the first turn during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 18, 2024.
- Michael Conroy - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Larson drives into Turn 2 during qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 19, 2024.
- Michael Conroy - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Larson boards a helicopter after qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 19, 2024.
- Michael Conroy - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Larson, center, and his wife Katelyn Sweet board a helicopter after qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 19, 2024.
- Michael Conroy - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Larson drives into Turn 2 during qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 19, 2024.
- Michael Conroy - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Larson leaves on a helicopter heading to the NASCAR All-Star race after qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 19, 2024.
- Michael Conroy - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Larson gives a thumbs-up after arriving for the NASCAR All-Star auto race at North Wilkesboro Speedway in North Wilkesboro, N.C., Sunday, May 19, 2024.
- Chuck Burton - freelancer, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Larson waits for an interview after arriving for the NASCAR All-Star auto race at North Wilkesboro Speedway in North Wilkesboro, N.C., Sunday, May 19, 2024.
- Chuck Burton - freelancer, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Larson (5) drives during the NASCAR All-Star auto race at North Wilkesboro Speedway in North Wilkesboro, N.C., Sunday, May 19, 2024.
- Chuck Burton - freelancer, ASSOCIATED PRESS
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kyle Larson eyeballed his assigned teammates and plotted a strategy to try to score his first win of Indianapolis 500 week.
He was at Wheeler Elementary School early Wednesday in Speedway for annual “Community Day” and alongside Scott Dixon, Scott McLaughlin and Will Power, Larson was there to entertain the students ahead of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.”
He grinned and cheered through the series of games played with selected students — many of whom were taller than the 5-foot-6 NASCAR star. And if it hadn’t been his first ever time participating in the event with local students, Larson might have won a few rounds racing scooters around cones, the relay race to collect messages in a bottle or any of the other games.
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