The exclusive list of NASCAR Cup champions with Indy 500 starts

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In the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500, Kyle Larson will join a very exclusive group.

Only five NASCAR Cup Series drivers have ventured into the world of American open-wheel racing. Among that group, only five were or went on to be Cup champions. Kyle Larson will be the sixth when he takes the green flag in the 2024 Indianapolis 500. So, let's take a look back at the complete list of NASCAR Cup champions who have also run 'The Greatest Spectacle in Racing' over the years. This exclusive list of Indy 500 starters goes all the way back to 1966...

He brushed the wall late but was able to limp it home, crossing the line as the last car on the lead lap. 1998 was a disappointing 500 for Stewart, finishing dead last after losing an engine early in the event. He was leading the race when the engine expired. He was a bit quieter in 1999, driving from 24th on the grid to finish a respectable ninth. It was also the first time he had attempted the Indy 500/Coke 600 double, finishing fourth in the 600 later that same day.

 

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