AUTO RACING: As Larson goes for rare racing double, Team Penske is the team to beat at Indy

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Kyle Larson will try to be an ironman this weekend. The points leader at the midpoint of the regular season in NASCAR's Cup Series will begin Sunday starting fifth in the Indianapolis 500. When the race concludes, he'll fly to Charlotte, North Carolina, for the Coca-Cola 600. Only one driver has ever completed both races in the same day.

Kyle Larson waits in his pit box during a practice session for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Monday, May 20, 2024, in Indianapolis . Kyle Larson prepares during a practice session for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Monday, May 20, 2024, in Indianapolis .

Last race: Allgaier beat Austin Hill to the checkered flag by nearly 3.5 seconds at Darlington for his first victory of the season and his third at the Lady in Black. Fast facts: Heim’s victory was the eighth of his career and gave him three victories two years in a row. ... Heim’s teammate, Brenden “Butterbean” Queen, finished fourth in his truck series debut. ... Heim trimmed the series lead of Christian Eckes to four points in a race that was halted on Saturday by extreme weather after 81 laps and resumed Sunday after a red-flag period of 21 hours, 6 minutes, 14 seconds. ... Grant Enfinger was second, his first top-five finish in 10 races this season.

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