Donald Trump and Roger Penske may have just given Kyle Larson huge Indy 500 problem
President Donald Trump could cause Kyle Larson a fresh headache over his second attempt at completing the Indy 500-NASCAR double in May.
Kyle Larson's second Indy 500-NASCAR double attempt may be impacted by President Donald Trump's presence at the historic race after the 78-year-old received an open invite from Roger Penske. The Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR superstar ran the Indy 500 last year, finishing 18th.
He quickly departed Indianapolis and headed to Charlotte for the Coca-Cola 600. However, weather delays and a rainout prevented him from completing both races on the same day.
He also faced the potential of travel difficulties to Charlotte after Trump decided to attend the race, becoming the first sitting or former President to do so. Larson will again attempt the double, racing for McLaren in the Indy500, as he did last year, before trying to finish the Coca-Cola 600 with Hendrick Motorsports in Charlotte - but he faces the potential of disruption caused by Trump again. It comes as China's terrifying new J-36 tailless war plane spotted flying above highway.
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The President could attend the Indy 500 on May 25 after receiving an invite from rival team owner Penske. Penske, along with NASCAR champion Joey Logano and two-time reigning Indy 500 winner Josef Newgarden, extended an open invite to Trump. "What you've done in Indianapolis also with the track and everything is really incredible. People tell me it's amazing, I'll have to get there, maybe this year," Trump said to Penske, the owner of Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
"You have an open invitation," Penske responded. “Well, thank you. Thank you very much,” Trump said.
Trump has long had a love for motorsport. He has attended several races, including the NASCAR season-opening Daytona 500 earlier this year. The President took laps on the Daytona 500 speedway in his motorcade nicknamed 'The Beast' before addressing the drivers directly.
“This is your favorite president. I’m a big fan. I’m a really big fan of you people. How you do this, I don’t know. But I just want you to be safe," Trump said.
“You’re talented people and you’re great people, and great Americans,” he continued. “Have a good day, and have a lot of fun, and I’ll see you later.”
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In the White House meeting with Penkse and his motorsport talent, Trump added on his Daytona appearance: "We did Daytona. We went around the track in 'The Beast' – what’s called 'The Beast' with the thick windows. You’re not supposed to hear anything, but I heard the fans. They were going crazy outside. It was a great honor.
“So I just wanted to welcome them to the White House. It’s a special place — a very special place. And we love champions and these are the greatest champions in the world. The greatest champions in racing and it’s an honor to have you all. Thank you very much.”
