CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 25: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com H1100 Chevrolet, speaks to the media during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 25, 2024 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) | Getty Images
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 25: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com H1100 Chevrolet, speaks to the media during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 25, 2024 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Kyle Larson expected to stay in Indianapolis to compete in Indy 500 UPDATES

UPDATE 2: Larson completed the Indianapolis 500 Sunday afternoon and finished 18th. He is now returning to North Carolina to get to Charlotte Motor Speedway and complete the Coca-Cola 600.

UPDATE: Hendrick Motorsports confirms that Kyle Larson will stay in Indianapolis to start the 500.

ORIGINAL POST: With the start of the Indianapolis 500 delayed by rain, Kyle Larson has reportedly chosen to stay in Indianapolis to compete in the Indianapolis 500.

He will return to Charlotte after the race and take over the No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet from Justin Allgaier who will start the race. Allgaier will have to start at the rear for a driver change.

Kyle Larson will need a waiver from NASCAR to make the playoffs, but that’s not expected to be an issue.